Sentences with phrase «rigorous academic culture»
Only a relative handful of charter operators nationally are attempting to deliver a classical liberal arts curriculum amid a rigorous academic culture, combined with a full athletic and co-curricular program.
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One of the consequences of the extraordinary decline (nearly 90 percent) in federal support for education research over the past 25 years, as reported by Richard C. Atkinson and Gregg B. Jackson in their 1992 report for the National Academy of Sciences, has been the profound loss of rigorous inquiry into how schooling can be improved academically for all and how youth culture can become more attuned to the deferred gratification of academic achievement and less oriented to the immediate imperatives of money, clothes, and other amusements.
As time went on, my culture shock began to dissipate, and I learned to adjust to more rigorous academic courses.
In the Ohio schools I have been visiting (for my Needles in a Haystack report, due out in the fall) it is rigorous and consistent attention to academic discipline that helps ensure a culture of respect where behavioral discipline is less necessary.
«Job one in a school like this is to establish a culture of peace and high academic expectations and do rigorous social supports,» says John Horan.
Speaking at the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) conference, she said: «Time and time again over recent years, young people - and the people who teach them - have spoken out about how a rigorous culture of testing and academic pressure is detrimental to their mental health.
A group of grade - level teachers, physical education teachers and counselors will analyze scholarly resources to determine how to integrate food, nutrition, health and culture (while maintaining Park City School District's rigorous academic standards) into existing curriculum.
A rigorous academic program aligned to Advanced Placement curriculum coupled with student - centered supports and culture has resulted in a nationally - recognized school model.
A highly effective school results from a rigorous academic program in a culture of trust and high expectations, led by a visionary instructional leadership team and implemented by talented, dedicated teachers.
Through hands - on learning experiences and arts integration in all subject areas, we provide our students a culture of academic excellence, foster a rigorous and nurturing learning environment, and instill within them a love of learning by identifying their positive distinctions, whether academic, artistic, or athletic, thus empowering them to be responsible, contributing members of a global community.
Outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college - preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains.
A school culture of high academic achievement featuring rigorous instruc - tion and curriculum based on research, best practices, and high academic standards.
It means closing Idaho's achievement gap through rigorous academics and a classroom culture that welcomes and affirms diversity.
As a comprehensive academic model, the roadmap is built around five elements of education - a culture of high expectations, demanding curriculum, engaging instruction, rigorous assessment, and shared leadership.
«To expertly combine rigorous academics with rich school culture as we prepare the next generation for success on a global scale.»
The School Psychologist will have three primary bodies of work that are designed to support a vibrant school culture as well as rigorous and relevant academic instruction.
The Student Support Specialist will have three primary bodies of work that are designed to support a vibrant school culture as well as rigorous and relevant academic instruction.
Excel's greatest strengths are our strong school culture, rigorous academic program, quality teaching staff, and professional culture.
Create a collaborative culture of high academic expectations and positive character expectations developed through the utilization of a rigorous research based curriculum.
Through a rigorous curriculum, an achievement - oriented school culture, and a values - based education, Foundation Preparatory Charter School equips all of our students for academic and life success.
A school culture of high academic achievement featuring rigorous instruction and curriculum based on research and best practices.
While reminiscent of the great cultures of the bronze ages and illustrating myths and legends of remote times, his art is also born out of contemporary culture and imbued with a background of rigorous academic training.
Reflecting Pratt's academic culture, the students were immersed in studio practice with a rigorous schedule of classes.
Academic excellence We create a culture among faculty, students and staff that recognizes the power of ideas and rewards rigorous thinking.»
«Ledger aims to encourage greater involvement by academics in cryptocurrency and foster a culture of rigorous analysis and peer - review within the Bitcoin community.