Sentences with phrase «school teachers in general»

(1) «What are the biggest challenges for Connecticut's public school teachers in general or for your own success as a teacher in Connecticut?»

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January 25, 2018 — MILFORD, MA — Today, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. hosted more than 40 teachers, guidance counselors and administrators from 11 local high schools at its Milford headquarters for a professional development workshop in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation and the Association of General Contractors (AGC).

Back in the States we most recently had been part of General Baptist churches we were usually involved as worship leaders and Sunday school teachers, my husband a deacon.

Statistical studies of the frequency of sexual abuse of minors in the general population as well as statistics about abuse among other groups such as public school teachers lend support to MacRae's point.

I was a public school teacher so I became familiar with the general impact of poor reading skills on learning in any field.

One way of approaching this is to ask all the teachers in the church school to attend two open meetings of AA as a part of their preparation for teaching in the general area of alcohol and alcoholism.

Furthermore, the schools (in general) do not provide teachers with the adequate resources to perform their jobs effectively, such as teacher - requested books for their students; presentation items such as chalk, whiteboard markers, or projectors; basic classroom organizational needs such as storage bins, filing cabinets with adequate files, and functional modern computers with adequate software to make results tabulating more efficient; or motivational equipment designed to reward students for good behavior, scores, or attitudes (grades simply are not enough of a motivational tool).

What a shame... and standardized testing, what a revolting way to judge the merit of a school system (more specifically ~ an individual educator) I was horrified to find out from a family friend who was a Special Education teacher a few years ago (who is now my sons 7th grade, general Ed., Language Arts teacher), that the BOE pays for the special Ed teachers to go to a 3 day long In Service, instructing them how to get their Spec.

In a recent conversation about mentoring with my long - time colleague Nettie Fabrie from Sound Circle Center who is the Pedagogical Dean of the Seattle Waldorf School, I posed a question about mentoring a new and untrained teacher and she shared with me an important thought about mentoring new teachers in generaIn a recent conversation about mentoring with my long - time colleague Nettie Fabrie from Sound Circle Center who is the Pedagogical Dean of the Seattle Waldorf School, I posed a question about mentoring a new and untrained teacher and she shared with me an important thought about mentoring new teachers in generain general.

Students eating together with their teacher helps everyone start the day off on the right foot, and it helps reduce the stigma of eating school food in general.

In general, the results suggest that after adjustment for confounding, there were small but consistent tendencies for increasing duration of breastfeeding to be associated with increased IQ, increased performance on standardized tests, higher teacher ratings of classroom performance, and better high school achievement.

Patrick Roach, Deputy General Secretary of the NASUWT, who addressed the Conference, said: «Many teachers have told us that they become supply teachers because of a lack of opportunities in schools for flexible working; yet, many supply teachers face exploitation and unfair treatment by some supply agencies, umbrella companies and by schools.

Commenting on the Institute of Education's report, The Social Composition of Free Schools after Three Years, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The findings of this Report come as no surprise.

Commenting on plans for local authorities to decide where new schools should open, Kevin Courtney, Deputy General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «This is a clear admission that the free school policy has not effectively addressed local need for new places and concedes the vital role of the local authority in funding for new school places and the right of the local authority to select the pTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «This is a clear admission that the free school policy has not effectively addressed local need for new places and concedes the vital role of the local authority in funding for new school places and the right of the local authority to select the pteachers» union, said: «This is a clear admission that the free school policy has not effectively addressed local need for new places and concedes the vital role of the local authority in funding for new school places and the right of the local authority to select the provider.

Commenting on Nick Clegg's announcement of summer «catch - up» schools in his speech to the Liberal Democrats Conference, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, saTeachers, the largest teachers» union, sateachers» union, said this:

Commenting on the IPPR report Vocational Education in English Schools, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «What is becoming increasingly clear is that Michael Gove's reforms are plain wrongTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «What is becoming increasingly clear is that Michael Gove's reforms are plain wrongteachers» union, said: «What is becoming increasingly clear is that Michael Gove's reforms are plain wrong.»

Commenting on the TUC opinion poll * showing that two thirds of voters thought paying teachers less in lower - pay areas would make it harder for schools to recruit and retain good quality teachers, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» unioteachers less in lower - pay areas would make it harder for schools to recruit and retain good quality teachers, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» unioteachers, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» unioTeachers, the largest teachers» unioteachers» union, said:

Commenting on the Government's response to the Women and Equalities Committee's report on sexual violence and harassment in schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «There is absolutely no place in our schools for sexual harassment or violence towards either pupils or staff.

Commenting on the Prime Minister's statements in relation to grammar schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said:

Responding to the Coalition Government's decision to revoke the requirement for schools to work together in behaviour and attendance partnerships from September 1, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said:

TUC Opinion Poll on Regional Pay Commenting on the TUC opinion poll * showing that two thirds of voters thought paying teachers less in lower - pay areas would make it harder for schools to recruit and retain good quality teachers, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Only Michael Gove has expressed any support for local pay in tteachers less in lower - pay areas would make it harder for schools to recruit and retain good quality teachers, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Only Michael Gove has expressed any support for local pay in tteachers, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Only Michael Gove has expressed any support for local pay in tTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Only Michael Gove has expressed any support for local pay in tteachers» union, said: «Only Michael Gove has expressed any support for local pay in teaching.

Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, comments on the report by the Local Government Association warning of a # 1 billion shortfall in funding for new school places,

Commenting on Nick Clegg's announcement of summer «catch - up» schools in his speech to the Liberal Democrats Conference, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said this: «In the National Union of Teachers we want every child to have the best possible opportunities and that means investing in education across the boarin his speech to the Liberal Democrats Conference, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said this: «In the National Union of Teachers we want every child to have the best possible opportunities and that means investing in education across thTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said this: «In the National Union of Teachers we want every child to have the best possible opportunities and that means investing in education across thteachers» union, said this: «In the National Union of Teachers we want every child to have the best possible opportunities and that means investing in education across the boarIn the National Union of Teachers we want every child to have the best possible opportunities and that means investing in education across thTeachers we want every child to have the best possible opportunities and that means investing in education across the boarin education across the board.

Commenting on the reports in the media that the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, is to apologise to Parliament for errors contained in the Government's list of schools to be rebuilt or refurbished under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «The Government's decision to scrap over 700 projects to rebuild or refurbish schools was an unnecessary and disastrous development that history will judge to be bad for children, bad for education and bad for local communities and the eschools to be rebuilt or refurbished under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «The Government's decision to scrap over 700 projects to rebuild or refurbish schools was an unnecessary and disastrous development that history will judge to be bad for children, bad for education and bad for local communities and the eSchools for the Future (BSF) programme, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «The Government's decision to scrap over 700 projects to rebuild or refurbish schools was an unnecessary and disastrous development that history will judge to be bad for children, bad for education and bad for local communities and the eschools was an unnecessary and disastrous development that history will judge to be bad for children, bad for education and bad for local communities and the economy.

Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, has responded to the Chief Inspector's comments about the standards of education in schools in Liverpool and Manchester.

IGP approves promotion of 558 police school teachers *** As PSC Promotes 986 officers Inspector - General of Police; Solomon Arase has approved the promotion of 558 teachers in police primary and secondary schools across the country.

Responding to the publication of Ofsted's reports into allegations of extremism in some Birmingham schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said:

Commenting on the report published today by the Education Select Committee into PSHE and SRE in schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The NASUWT recognises that the Select Committee is trying to address a difficult and contentious issue.

Commenting on the data released today by the Department for Education on permanent and fixed - period exclusions of pupils during 2013 - 14, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The increase in the number of pupils suspended due to assaulting adults in schools is extremely worrying.

Commenting on the Ofsted report Beyond 2012 - outstanding physical education for all, Christine Blower General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers the largest teachers» union said: «It is good news that Ofsted found that in the majority of schools PE was in «good healthTeachers the largest teachers» union said: «It is good news that Ofsted found that in the majority of schools PE was in «good healthteachers» union said: «It is good news that Ofsted found that in the majority of schools PE was in «good health».

Commenting on the DfE announcement of a new # 2m fund to tackle homophobic bullying in schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «It is a great pity that on coming into office the Coalition Government not only withdrew all the excellent advice which had been produced by the previous Government on homophobic and other forms of prejudice related bullying, but also removed the requirement on schools to log incidences of bullying.

Commenting on the press comments by Damian Hinds MP which seek to blame the NASUWT's action short of strike action for the decline in school sporting activities, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said:

Commenting on the report by the National Audit Office (NAO), Oversight of financial management in local authority maintained schools, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» unioTeachers, the largest teachers» unioteachers» union, said:

Commenting on No Place for Bullying, Ofsted's analysis of the role of schools in tackling bullying, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» unioTeachers, the largest teachers» unioteachers» union, said:

Commenting on the publication by the Department for Education (DfE) of «National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers», Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «With increasing difficulties in recruiting new headteachers, and with record numbers of teachers wanting to leave the profession, the Coalition Government has failed to recognise the damaging effect of its policies on the morale and confidence of teachers and school leaders.

Commenting on Nick Clegg's announcement that the Liberal Democrats will insist all schools employ qualified teachers and follow a core curriculum, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers» union in the UK said: «Children and young people are entitled to be taught by a qualified teacher and to follow a broad and balanced national curriculum.

Commenting on the publication by the Department for Education of School Workforce statistical data on headteachers» salaries, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «Headteachers and other school leaders have an important and critical job to do in leading and managing teaching and learning in scSchool Workforce statistical data on headteachers» salaries, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «Headteachers and other school leaders have an important and critical job to do in leading and managing teaching and learning in scschool leaders have an important and critical job to do in leading and managing teaching and learning in schools.

She urged members of the general public, parents, guardians, head teachers, proprietors and proprietresses of primary schools in the State to take note.

Commenting on reports that the Secretary of State is proposing to scrap the current GCSE examinations and abolish the national curriculum in all secondary schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «This appears to be yet another example of the Secretary of State's ambition to create a two tier education system.

Commenting on the proposed National Funding Formula for Schools and High Needs, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The delay in publishing the consultation on the national funding formula for schools indicates that even the Government recognises the scale of the challenge involved in creating a funding formula which enables schools to secure the educational entitlements of all children and young Schools and High Needs, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The delay in publishing the consultation on the national funding formula for schools indicates that even the Government recognises the scale of the challenge involved in creating a funding formula which enables schools to secure the educational entitlements of all children and young schools indicates that even the Government recognises the scale of the challenge involved in creating a funding formula which enables schools to secure the educational entitlements of all children and young schools to secure the educational entitlements of all children and young people.

Commenting on the statement by the Secretary of State for Education setting out proposals to reform the system of primary assessment, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT - The Teachers» Union, said: «It is important to recognise, and as the NASUWT has stated consistently, that many of the concerns expressed about statutory primary assessment are the direct result of their use in the current high stakes school accountability regime.

In March last year, the then General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers Christine Blower called for Ofsted to be replaced with «A new model of school accountability, one that involves school self - evaluation and is designed in discussion with the profession.&raquIn March last year, the then General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers Christine Blower called for Ofsted to be replaced with «A new model of school accountability, one that involves school self - evaluation and is designed in discussion with the profession.&raquin discussion with the profession.»

Commenting on primary school admissions, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK said: «Too many parents today will be facing deep anxiety about finding a place in a primary school for their children.

Commenting on today's announcement from Nicky Morgan, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «No - one is more committed to raising the standards of education than teachers and school leaders.

Commenting on the publication of the Key Stage 2 SATs results today, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The NASUWT congratulates teachers for their hard work in ensuring that children have access to high quality teaching and are able to progress and achieve during their time in primary school.

Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, who addressed the Conference, said: «It is scandalous that in the 21st century teachers are still reporting that homophobia is still an issue for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex pupils and staff and that many LGBTI teachers do not feel safe in their schools.

Responding to the decision of the Minister for Education and Skills, Leighton Andrews AM, to set up a Task & Finish Group to review the roles and responsibilities in relation to school governance, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in Wales, said:

Commenting on the publication of the 26th Report of the School Teachers» Review Body for England and Wales, and the Government's acceptance of all its recommendations, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers» union in the UK, said «We welcome the Report of the independent pay Review Body in studying the evidence on the impact of pay on teacher recruitment and reTeachers» Review Body for England and Wales, and the Government's acceptance of all its recommendations, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers» union in the UK, said «We welcome the Report of the independent pay Review Body in studying the evidence on the impact of pay on teacher recruitment and reteachers» union in the UK, said «We welcome the Report of the independent pay Review Body in studying the evidence on the impact of pay on teacher recruitment and retention.

The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) general secretary Dr Mary Bousted said: «We are pleased the Liberal Democrats have pledged to invest an extra # 2.5 billion in schools.

Commenting on today's speech by the Prime Minister, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union said: «Yet again we see the myth being peddled that the academies and Free Schools programmes are the answer to a good education in this Teachers, the largest teachers» union said: «Yet again we see the myth being peddled that the academies and Free Schools programmes are the answer to a good education in this teachers» union said: «Yet again we see the myth being peddled that the academies and Free Schools programmes are the answer to a good education in this country.