Sentences with phrase «renewed national focus»

However, motivated by the principles that fueled both Massachusetts» cap and this paper — making tangible progress in public education, particularly for lower - income and minority American students — a renewed national focus on education policy should be a priority of the country.

But as he prepares to assume the presidency of AAAS, William Press sees some positive aspects: bipartisan agreement on key U.S. science policy goals, a renewed national focus on...

That's thanks not only to the end of the legal cloud that has hung over the WFP's head since the 2009 NYC elections; but also to the success of its longtime ally, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, and renewed national focus on its top agenda item: Bridging the income equality gap.

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«We have never played a battle like this where the national feeling for two groups are being pitted against each other,» said Democratic consultant Hank Sheinkopf, who predicted a renewed focus on Espaillat's background during his final push.

Lead poisoning has gained renewed attention in recent months because of the national focus on Flint, Mich..

Over the decade, we have witnessed — perhaps contributed to — the advance of school reform: the proliferation of school choice from vouchers to tax credits, charters, and online learning; the evolution of accountability's focus from schools to teachers; renewed attention to national standards; and a more realistic understanding of the uncertain connection between educational expenditures and school quality.

In 15 years of elementary school teaching, Tim earned and renewed National Board Certification as a Middle Childhood Generalist, held multiple leadership positions in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and developed scholarship focused on mathematics teaching practice through the Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics at U-M and the Carnegie Foundation.

While the 2016 election brought a renewed interest in engagement among youth, 4 only 23 percent of eighth - graders performed at or above the proficient level on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) civics exam, and achievement levels have virtually stagnated since 1998.5 In addition, the increased focus on math and reading in K - 12 education — while critical to prepare all students for success — has pushed out civics and other important subjects.

Inspired by the «Educate to Innovate» campaign, President Obama's initiative to promote a renewed focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, the National STEM Video Game Challenge...

a renewed focus on reconciliation, following from the National Apology to the stolen generations;