Sentences with phrase «role school districts»

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And in 2015, Duncan, Obama's secretary of education, pointed to his old friend's district as a national role model and invited Runcie to speak at a White House panel called «Rethink School Discipline.»

In furtherance of that goal, graduates of the Lunch Teachers ® Culinary Boot Camps are recognized as culinary ambassadors who lead the school food reform in their own districts and embrace their essential role in teaching children about the pleasures and benefits of eating real food prepared in a healthful manner.

In his current role as neuropsychological consultant to several large school districts in the Boston area, he is on the ground, in schools and working with kids and their teachers several days each week.

The Cherokee County School District recently hosted a New Leaders Reception for the School Board to meet the educators recommended by the Superintendent of Schools for leadership roles including Principal posts.

Purvis presented the BIC concept at end - of - year meetings, explaining to school stakeholders the implementation process, schedule changes, and what each group's role would be; she also took questions, and presented film of another district's breakfast - in - the - classroom program.

School board members can play a key role in bringing breakfast - in - the - classroom and other alternative service models to their district.

Great things are happening in Butts County School District School Nutrition Program, and we're pretty excited to be playing a role.

But districts are still unconscionably underfunded when it comes to school food, and Big Food still plays too large of a lobbying role in shaping what appears on kids» trays.

Thanks for mentioning how «districts are still unconscionably underfunded when it comes to school food, and Big Food still plays too large of a lobbying role in shaping what appears on kids» trays.»

The Chicago Food Policy Action Council and the Food Chain Workers Alliance have played a leadership role in the City's adoption of the Program by supporting the Chicago Good Food Taskforce organized by the Mayor's Office including multiple City of Chicago Sister Agencies (Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago City Colleges, Chicago Housing Authority) and Departments (Department of Public Health, Department of Family and Support Services, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Aviation, and Procurement).

In the last few weeks I've been surprised to find myself in the role of School Food Reform Naysayer, which isn't what you'd expect from someone who serves on her district's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee and its Student Health Advisory Council and who is a daily kid - and - food blogger.

In the last few weeks I've been surprised to find myself in the role of School Food Reform Naysayer, which isn't what you'd expect from someone who serves on her district's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee and its Student Health Advisory... [Continue reading]

The city has taken some of the frustration out of the planning process over the last few weeks by taking a more active role in the purchase of the land on 95th Street near Neuqua Valley High School from the Park District.

Be utilized by health professionals in all roles and capacities within the school / district setting

SB 11 - 040 does not speak to the school district's role in this section.

In her current role as senior child nutrition policy analyst, she works with a diverse group of national and state partners to expand the use of the School Breakfast Program among low - income children and increase the number of schools offering breakfast in the classroom free to all students in target states, school districts and scSchool Breakfast Program among low - income children and increase the number of schools offering breakfast in the classroom free to all students in target states, school districts and scschool districts and schools.

School districts are in the business of educating children and food has never before played a significant role in this endeavor.

«Our School District is focused on ensuring that every child receives the best education possible, and Ms. Green's role with our organization is critical to achieving that mission,» Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said.

As a former superintendent of LaFayette Central School District in Onondaga County, Lavine could easily transition into the role of mayoral control.

Greater transparency for School Leadership Teams: In order for School Leadership Teams to fulfill their role of serving as advocates for their school communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE weSchool Leadership Teams: In order for School Leadership Teams to fulfill their role of serving as advocates for their school communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE weSchool Leadership Teams to fulfill their role of serving as advocates for their school communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE weschool communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE website.

CECs allow for parent involvement at the Community School District level and play an essential role in shaping education policies for New York City public schools.

John Dau, a Class of 2011 alumnus of Syracuse University, author and education activist, said that education plays a vital role in the community, and added that without the Syracuse City School District, he would not be where he is today.

While I recognize that it is not the Board's nor the district's role or responsibility to take such things into consideration, I do believe that we have an obligation to utilize community resources whenever possible as that only serves to strengthen the community in which the children served by the Buffalo Public Schools live.

It «certainly points to the fact that state aid has taken an increasingly important role in paying for the expenses that school districts are facing,» said Feller, who is superintendent in North Merrick.

Vargas is announcing that three former leaders of high - performing city schools will return to leadership roles in the district.

The deal will force most educators accused of misdeeds to work for their earnings in district offices or in non-teaching roles in schools until their cases are resolved.

Greco has served several roles, ranging from science department head and middle school principal to his current role as district director of STEM.

«All stakeholders in the school district community, including taxpayers, parents, teachers, students, school boards and other school leaders play an important role.

Independent expenditure groups backed by well - funded charter school organizations are gearing up to play a role in battleground Senate districts, spending money that could bolster Republicans in what is expected to be a difficult election year.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- Following Saturday's tragic death of Lancaster Central School District teacher Eric Przykuta, WBEN spoke with the United States Coast Guard station in Buffalo about boating safety this season and their role in the waters.

The dispute between Buffalo Public Schools and the Buffalo Teachers Federation centers around whether the district can cut 5 1/2 teaching positions and hire aides to perform non-supervisory roles.

We talked to first - term school board members, county legislators, women who are the first of their gender to hold roles in the Democratic conference or to represent their senate district, and we talked to women who've served at the national level.

Raubvogel, the school's principal, said moving down to the Financial District would give the students, especially the boys, more positive role models along with much - needed facilities.

«The BTF looks for whether he follows through on returning control to the local districts as opposed to control by the state,» he said, pointing to concerns about teacher evaluations and the role of charter schools.

WARRENSBURG — Students of Warrensburg High School saw their school district's chief executive recently in a novel setting — they witnessed him taking on the role of a Ninja WaSchool saw their school district's chief executive recently in a novel setting — they witnessed him taking on the role of a Ninja Waschool district's chief executive recently in a novel setting — they witnessed him taking on the role of a Ninja Warrior.

CSEA - represented workers in the Poughkeepsie City School District play a vital, behind - the - scenes role in ensuring students attend school in a safe enviroSchool District play a vital, behind - the - scenes role in ensuring students attend school in a safe enviroschool in a safe environment.

In her role as a monitor for the East Ramapo schools, George - Fields helped the district and school board in thinking through what programs were already in place and creating a plan for progress and change, particularly in terms of curriculum and instruction.

WBFO's Focus on Education reporter Eileen Buckley says the Akron Central School District wants to teach students about the important historic role played by Native Americans in the community.

There has been much speculation that Paladino promoted Quinn and Pierce so he would have the needed votes in a future attempt to knock Brown out of her leadership role in the city school district.

I also want to thank the members of the Assembly for their efforts to stop the wholesale closing of schools in New York City and to give communities a bigger role in deciding where and how schools should be co-located in their districts.

ALBANY — From tackling city finances and infrastructure failures to supporting the arts and the city's role in the local school district, Democratic candidates for Albany mayor Thursday night weighed in on the issues most pressing to Albany residents.

A primary role of school systems, states, districts, and charter - management organizations, the pair write, «is to create the conditions in schools through which teachers can become experts at teaching the curriculum they are using and adapting instruction to the needs of their particular students.»

Mitch has spent the past 20 years working in a variety of roles and capacities in the field of education, in both district and charter schools.

It calls for an expanded federal role in education, which somehow or other still respects the primary role of states, districts, and schools.

So, we need to pay a lot more attention to the role of districts in assisting low - performing schools.

His role also involves strategic planning with district and school leaders, implementation of the ISSN model and the Graduation Performance System (GPS).

That action, on April 11, 1965, was a watershed in the evolution of the federal role in American schooling, a turning point both in sheer dollars — by some estimates, federal K - 12 spending tripled between 1964 and 1966 — and influence on districts nationwide.

But it would not be feasible to simply add this role on to existing jobs — school and district leaders would need to consider other duties to remove from the plate of those professional staff members who serve as liaisons.

The study examines the unions» goals and leadership as well as the role they played in three small suburban and rural school districts in New York State from the early 1960's to the late 1970's.

To be sure, if you'd asked the teachers in the district if race played a role in how they function in their schools, you would have gotten a resounding «No!»