Sentences with phrase «rigorous academic opportunities»

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At a school with absurdly rigorous academic demands (both in terms of admissions standards and classwork), his recruiting opportunities are limited, but he has figured out ways to recruit as well as possible.

Small schools can also help boost graduation rates among these underserved students by providing them with a new version of the three Rs - rigorous academic coursework, meaningful relationships with instructors who can help them meet high standards, and relevant learning opportunities through internships, community partnerships, and real - world tasks.

To date, we can count a multitude of policy wins — better data, stronger accountability systems, and a move toward more rigorous academic standards — along with a universal acceptance that we must aim to close gaps in achievement and opportunity.

From Eliot's perspective, high schools fulfilled the promise of equal opportunity for education by insisting that all students take the same types of rigorous academic courses.

«Alyssa Chan exemplifies well the qualities that distinguish students and graduates of the International Education Policy Program: a strong commitment to expanding educational opportunity for the most disadvantaged children around the world, an extraordinary ethic of hard work and rigorous pursuit of academic excellence, and an understanding of leadership as service to others,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, director of IEP.

Middle and high school students need rigorous academics, real - world applications of what they are learning, and opportunities to envision their future in college and a career.

States must develop and make available to all students an array of high - quality career pathways that combine rigorous academics and work - based learning opportunities, supported by career planning and guidance.

When it came time to choose her residency, Moritz returned to Los Angeles where, for the past year, she worked for LAUSD's Linked Learning Initiative, a district - wide strategy designed to transform high schools through integrating rigorous academics with real - world learning opportunities.

Summer Advantage USA reverses that trend by providing students with rigorous academic programs and enrichment opportunities such as art, music, field trips and guest speakers.

We offer rigorous academics, enriching arts and athletics, and unparalleled leadership opportunities — all in a trusting and socially inclusive environment.

Our students and students» families desire greater opportunity for more rigorous academic experiences and are also under - represented in higher education: 97 % identify as students of color; more than 50 % speak a language other than English at home; and 71 % will be the first in their families to attend a four - year college.

The Common Core was originally promoted in 2010 by a centrist bi-partisan coalition that included Democrats interested in leveraging more rigorous academic standards to improve educational opportunity and moderate pro-business Republicans concerned about workforce development.

By engaging scholars with an academically rigorous, college - preparatory curriculum and supporting them in a community focused on high academic achievement and strong character building, Summit Academy will prepare our young people to participate meaningfully in the greater economy and expand their choices and opportunities.

Linked Learning aims to make high school both engaging and relevant through rigorous academics integrated with sequenced career - technical education courses alongside work - based learning opportunities and personalized support.

Hosted by the Alliance for Excellent Education, this was a powerful day — one that I hope inspired the policymakers to think harder about how we can craft federal policy to encourage strong integration of rigorous academics with career and technical education, engage students in challenging authentic projects, and expand opportunities for young people to interact with working adults.

To achieve this, KIPP Indy provides every student with a well - rounded education that includes rigorous academics, character development and extra-curricular opportunities.

Fostered through a demonstration project funded by The James Irvine Foundation, Linked Learning is part of a vanguard of programs designed to attain these dual goals by integrating rigorous, college - preparatory academics with career - technical education and exposure to work - based learning experiences in high school career pathways that afford both equitable access and the opportunity for full participation to all students.

«The new online option reflects the Academy's commitment to this population by offering the opportunity for a rigorous online academic environment where these students can thrive among their intellectual peers.»

Gray Collegiate Academy will serve high school students in a safe, small, family - centered setting who seek the opportunity and challenge of a rigorous curriculum, high academic standards, outstanding athletics while earning up to two years of college credit while in high school.

One approach emphasizes holding all students to the same high academic standards, delivering research - based instruction and rigorous assessment with accurate feedback, and giving students multiple opportunities to meet standards.

There is still work to do to ensure that children and youth with disabilities have access to rigorous academic and career opportunities alongside their peers.

Teachers must foster that community spirit by facilitating collaboration with partners and in small groups focused on rigorous, interesting, appropriately challenging academic tasks with opportunities for developing social skills.

Apex Middle School's academics are rigorous, but opportunities for tutoring are abundant, so students who are willing to put in the effort will not fall behind.