Sentences with phrase «pursue higher goals»

We can also help you pursue higher goals in agility, FCI obedience, rally obedience, or dog dance.

Once the more basic needs are met, in this view, individuals are free to pursue higher goals of moral and personal flourishing.

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«The psychologists Ken Sheldon and Tim Kasser have found that people who are mentally healthy and happy have a higher degree of «vertical coherence» among their goals — that is, higher - level (long - term) goals and lower - level (immediate) goals all fit together well so that pursuing one's short - term goals advances the pursuit of long - term goals».

India scored relatively high in the category of «opportunity recognition,» which measures the number of women who can identify a good climate to start a local business, but low in «institutional foundations,» or the established support and infrastructure they need to pursue their goals.

Employees and spouses alike can pursue high school equivalency degrees (G.E.D.'s) and other educational goals at the company's expense; children and grandchildren who need help for supplementary tutoring get it at a Sylvan or Huntington Learning Center.

The fund pursues its goal by investing in U.S. high - grade, high - yield, and international fixed - income securities with limited maturities.

The fund pursues its goal through asset allocation across three different fixed - income sectors: U.S. high - grade, high - yield, and international securities.

This dilemma is well illustrated in Protestant institutions of higher learning which, as we have seen, typically aspired to be public institutions as well as church institutions, pursuing the laudable goal of serving the public as well as their own people.

The best community organizing advances those commitments, and CCHD evaluates each grantee judiciously and against the highest standards of integrity to pursue the shared goal of a society oriented to the common good.

all of which bring me to the role of the fans at this critical juncture in our team's history, which is to look at the facts with a rational eye, make sure that the fat cats take responsibility for their decisions and to speak out when the club is failing to pursue only the highest goals, especially when you're one of the riches clubs in the world... so enjoy the victory, but temper those celebrations with the knowledge that one victory doesn't make a season and that to win this marathon you need the prepare accordingly with the proper players, tactics and determined play... so the next two weeks are absolutely crucial if we intend to be contenders and not pretenders

One of the goals of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is to provide all students with personalized, high - quality experiential learning opportunities, both regionally and globally with multiple pathways and delivery formats that will enable all graduates to pursue meaningful lives and successful careers.

CHESTERTOWN — Ryan Williamson, guest speaker at the 2017 graduation at North Warren High School, told the graduates while they are pursuing their own goals, they should also focus on other people.

But if knowing that struggling is normal doesn't calm your anxieties, or if the high points of research haven't outweighed the failures and rejections, reflecting on the value of the Ph.D. for your career and life goals can help you critically evaluate whether pursuing a doctorate is time well spent, career counselors say.

He cites the High - Performance Computing and Communications initiative of the 1980s and»90s as a successful example of what he calls «programmatic research [that can] build communities of researchers that collaborate and also compete while pursuing a particular goal.»

According to this standard script, the need for secrecy prevents industrial scientists from pursuing a research career's highest goal: recognition by fellow scientists for priority in significant advances, documented by widely cited, peer - reviewed publications.

We are pursuing both goals by studying the underlying biology, defining therapeutic targets, identifying active molecules by high - throughput screening and developing lead compounds.

For high - performance athletes, for those pursuing very specific performance goals, where constant food consumption simply isn't possible, and for those who are always «on the go» and find it difficult to plan post-workout meals, supplementation is a no - brainer.

Some men who are slightly to moderately testosterone - deficient may have the option of pursuing exercise and a modified diet with the goal of maintaining higher testosterone without treatment.

The studio is pushing this high - quality World War II drama as a summer blockbuster, and only after that goal has been met will they pursue Oscar ambitions.

A full - scale transition from a government - run monopoly to a competitive marketplace won't happen quickly, but that's no reason not to begin introducing more competition... We pursued that goal in New York City by opening more than 100 charter schools in high - poverty communities.

Omani and expatriate students seeking quality education and opportunities for evolvement through internships and related career planning programmes will find GHEDEX to be a lucrative opportunity to pursue their higher education goals.

Ever since I was in high school, Tim has inspired and motivated me to pursue my educational goals while prompting me to reflect deeply on my own path in life.

To the extent that teachers benefit from more generous pay and benefits, less - demanding work conditions, and higher job security, the unions will pursue those goals, even if achieving them comes at the expense of students.

Demonstrate exemplary practice and high expectations and lead colleagues to encourage students to pursue challenging goals in all aspects of their education.

While there were programmatic initiatives underway (the elementary mathematics program, a federally - sponsored program intended to motivate high school students to pursue post-secondary studies, and a government - funded after - school program to provide positive alternatives for teen social behavior), there was no overall consensus on needs, goals, and a strategy for improvement.

Seniors publicly made a commitment to pursue their higher education goals through attending college and / or a university, and / or earn their professional credentials or certificates.

While each person within the school may be pursuing individual goals as well, elevating a few schoolwide goals helps everyone align their actions toward the highest priorities.

A former principal sets a challenge: work out which two or three priorities are the highest in your school, create measureable goals, and pursue them with determination.

School counselors have one of «the most underappreciated jobs» in the country but are key to in the White House's goal to have more students pursue education after high school, first lady Michelle Obama said Tuesday in Orlando.

The social and emotional learning engagement by my teacher affected my desire to be the best me and inspired me to focus on pursuing my goals, and know that I can succeed in college just as I have in high school.

Online Academy (OLA): OLA offers educators the opportunity to pursue their own educational goals anytime, anywhere by providing high quality, facilitated, and standards - based online course work.

Another approach is to infuse a college - going culture into schools (starting as early as the elementary grades) so that students from all backgrounds can see postsecondary education as a goal worth pursuing and high school as a stepping stone to get there.

We hope that we can continue to partner with the district in innovative ways to turn around low - performing schools — whether it's an equitable Public School Choice process or other reform initiative — and to pursue our common goal of ensuring that every student in Los Angeles receives a high - quality public education.»

High - quality implementation of standards - based reform requires the following: specificity in stating the content goals of teaching and learning; consistency / alignment among the policies and practices put in place to pursue those goals (e.g. content standards, student achievement tests, performance standards, curriculum materials, professional development, accountability); authority / legitimacy to those charged with implementation; power through rewards and sanctions; and stability — when policies, practices, and leadership are in a state of flux, it is difficult to take each new thing that comes along seriously.

Each GEO Academy's goal is to give every student, regardless of race and socioeconomic background a fair opportunity to pursue higher education and improve their life circumstances.

GEO Academies, utilizes the TAP framework to promote teacher and student advancement because we believe that regardless of socioeconomic status of our students, they can all achieve at a high level, pursue a four year college degree, and achieve their dreams and goals, regardless of where they live, what color they are, and what their family education level is.

Together, the district goals and corresponding metrics communicate the district's progress, which dually allows various stakeholders to monitor district performance and use that information to pursue higher student achievement within the district.

A crucial goal of education, especially in a town like Gary, is teaching students to pursue higher education and career development beyond their time in high school.

Love Where You Live Scholarship Fund provides academic scholarships to Kalamazoo County high school students pursuing their educational goals at Michigan colleges and universities.

Mitchell, selected for the scholarship through an essay submission as a top performer in Torrance High's automotive class, plans to pursue a degree in business and has the career goal of turning his hobby into something that he can enjoy every day.

The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is an education credit not limited to undergraduate students, but as the name indicates, is available to students of any age pursuing higher education goals.

The policy to manipulate prices to pursue policy goals creates the opportunity for Mrs. Watanabe to sell persistently low - yielding yen to purchase securities denominated in other higher - yielding currencies.3

To meet this goal, Dimensional's sustainability strategies integrate sustainability considerations within a robust investment solution that pursues higher expected returns through increased weighting to smaller market cap, lower relative price, and higher profitability securities.1

When pursuing higher education goals, a common challenge students often face is how to pay for college tuition and other expenses.

A well - diversified portfolio may help smooth out the market's inevitable highs and lows and help investors pursue their long - term goals.

The fund pursues its goal through asset allocation across three different fixed - income sectors: U.S. high - grade, high - yield, and international securities.

Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama, the event brought together key fashion industry leaders and innovators with more than a hundred area high school and college students to promote education and encourage the students to pursue their dreams and achieve their career goals.

Such policies are likely to help manage the risks of climate change while also enabling societies to pursue other high priority goals around the world — including clean air and water, access to reliable, affordable energy, and economic progress for all people.

This is usually achieved by assembling teams and giving them a specific goal, such as a) strategically pursuing, landing, and then servicing large matters for large clients — ideally across multiple practice groups or service lines, b) developing a market presence within a targeted industry or client - type, or c) creating a new work process for commoditized work that produces higher profits from declining revenues.

Successful associates at Jones Day share the Firm's commitment to high - quality service and dedication to clients, while pursuing the goal of building their own unique contribution to the Firm.