Sentences with phrase «rising test scores»

Those changes have been followed by rising test scores.

We are encouraged by positive trends in public education, including increased graduation rates and rising test scores reflecting gains in student learning.

There are rising test scores in many states, but it's difficult to link these to federal programs.

What mayor or school superintendent doesn't want to see headlines about rising test scores?

Are engaged students and rising test scores enough, or should all classroom strategies be «scientifically based»?

That record consists of eight years of rising test scores (evidenced most reliably by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)-RRB-, far higher graduation rates, strong performance from the new small high schools Klein created, and often - impressive results from the growing charter schools sector that he championed.

The city's rising test scores show de Blasio should «absolutely» get a longer extension of mayoral control, the mayor said.

His sitting - rising test score indicated less than ideal lower - body flexibility (lower back and knees).

If more people took the time to cultivate social and emotional skills, the effect would be not only rising test scores, but a more civil and inclusive society with the capacity for creativity, innovative thought, and working together for everyone's benefit.

An extremely tight - knit team nicknamed «The Three Musketeers» by some, the Vallas - Chico - Daley triumvirate heralded rising test scores together and fended off efforts to drive wedges between them.

In other cities, mayoral control has coincided with rising tests scores - even though the improvements have been modest.

For Chait, rising test scores trump segregation concerns.

Mr. Klein can make many claims about the successes of his tenure, including rising test scores and graduation rates, and the initial makings of an objective system to evaluate teachers and schools.

The District has seen an increase in its public school population after years of decline, as well as rising test scores.

Isn't it interesting that although many districts tout rising test scores at the local level, reading scores on a key national assessment are in decline?

That increase was based partly on rising test scores and partly on the four - year graduation rates at the school, which takes into account not only current students, but also both students who attended Cohen in the past and tranferred to other schools, and those who have transferred into Cohen partway through their high - school careers.

The book points to rising test scores among many groups of students, including minorities, and argues that eradicating poverty, not overhauling the education system, is the key to lifting U.S. student performance.

So too could Governor Mitt Romney, touting his own Massachusetts miracle of rising test scores and a tough graduation exam.

SALT LAKE CITY — Over the past three years, Northwest Middle School has seen a culture of learning develop, accompanied by rising test scores, improved reading comprehension and increased student engagement.

The city's rising test scores show Mayor de Blasio should «absolutely» get a longer extension of mayoral control, he said Monday.

High stakes in Chicago: Did Chicago's rising test scores reflect genuine academic improvement?»

«With record - high graduation rates, rising test scores in reading and math, more great school options for families than ever before, and greater resources going to public schools that need help the most, Connecticut is delivering more than ever on the promise of a public education for our students.

Under Mayor de Blasio, we're seeing record high graduation rates, record low drop - out rates and rising test scores.

While critics charge that the shifting demographics account for the rising test scores, no less than three analyses suggest that's not the case, that the gains transcend demographics.

Common Core implementation in Kentucky has been widely considered successful for a variety of reasons, including (in addition to rising test scores and other outcomes for students) avoidance of many of the political challenges that the standards have faced in other places, which some credit in part to the business community's advocacy.

Ackerman pointed to the district's support for the growing numbers of students selecting charter schools and to rising test scores by district students on the state's standardized tests.

Rising test scores and high levels of parental and student satisfaction indicate more - luxurious private schools with better resources, right?

And in light of the students» excellent rates for attendance and graduation and their rising test scores, school leaders believe that service learning engages students and enhances academic success at every grade level.

This theme was echoed by the former chancellor, who said in a recent blog post that «rising test scores are a critical measure of school progress, but they aren't the only metrics we can use...»

City leaders used the rising test scores to make the case to businesses that Atlanta was the place to be,» The Atlanta Journal - Constitution (which initially broke the story) reported Wednesday.

On the pages of the Broad Foundation's brochure, former residents and superintendents glowingly share tales of rising test scores and decreasing deficits.

He cites Green Bay's rising test scores, rising graduation rates and school reform efforts that include strong public / private collaborations and innovative new programs as evidence that the public schools are working hard, and well, to meet the needs of students and their families.

Some evidence supports the contribution of low - IQ individuals to rising test scores: In large samples of Danish draft - age males, for example, Teasdale and Owen (1989) reported that test score gains appear to be concentrated among low ability examinees.

If another major storm took place next year, after 10 years of educational reforms and rising test scores, Perry asked, would those people be any better prepared to handle the challenges it created?

Educators who use the research - based Second Step Suite report increases in attendance, rising test scores, and a positive shift in school culture.