Sentences with phrase «schools and communities»

Through the story of their experiences, this film highlights some of the complexities faced by urban public schools and communities.

Students with special needs do better when schools and communities have the resources to meet those needs.

The Center's three - pronged approach will include sponsoring research; developing strategies and practices; and assisting teachers and other educators as they address gender issues in their schools and communities.

As a former teacher in a diverse public high school, a community activist, and independent scholar on GLBT youth in schools and communities, I joined the Massachusetts Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Youth in 2006, when it was newly established, and was elected chair in 2009.

National Inclusive Schools Week has become a vehicle for these schools and communities to share their successes with others across the nation.

CCREAD - Cameroon was selected for its inspirational project «Integrated ESD schemes in schools and communities in Cameroon» which targets children, youth, women and indigenous groups in marginalized, hard - to - reach communities.

Inclusive schools and communities are designed to guide children and youth along a personalized and supportive path.

The head's union maintains it «strongly opposes» the government's proposed limit as the move would «hamper recruitment» and worsen the present teacher shortage which is «one of the most significant issues affecting schools and their communities».

If we were to look at our schools and communities through an ecological framework, we can say that educators are part of a learning ecology.

The goal of this case study is not to critique whether or not the response to the death of Michael Brown was appropriate, but rather to catalyze conversations about how system - level leaders can organize to combat structural racism in schools and communities in pro-active ways to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

Many stories feature schools and communities grappling with challenges around equity and inclusion.

The strategy concentrated on supporting 53 networks involving 350 schools and communities to identify and address achievement challenges among students performing below national standards.

What is happening in the schools and communities where these men grew up that had made them profoundly fear black and brown life?

During NISW 2006, we encourage schools and communities to take a broader look at transitions to include experiences throughout the students school career and beyond.

Student stress, bullying and depression are some of the most critical issues facing our schools and communities today.

We receive hundreds of emails each year documenting local accomplishments toward building more inclusive schools and communities.

I help schools and their communities understand the evolving world of K - 12 education, the role of innovation, and building comfort and capacity for change.

This week, schools and communities across the nation join together to celebrate American Education Week.

LCN design was about taking those sorts of debates down into schools and communities so that teachers, students and families could think carefully about the changes they were thinking about making.

With members of the Harvard faculty and the Silk Road Ensemble, participants in the program will consider the role passion plays in both learning and teaching, finding new ways to integrate the arts and connect students to their schools and communities.

Otherwise, it is merely going to provoke conflict between schools and their communities and would undermine the decision - making of head teachers.»

The new NIOT documentary Waking In Oak Creek (30 minutes, free to schools and communities) provides a powerful example of a how a community came together after six worshippers at a Sikh Temple were killed by a white supremacist.

One example is students watching videos, listening to speakers, and journaling to make comparisons between social injustices from the past and forms of bullying that occur in today's schools and communities.

Last BSW, thousands of events took place across the UK, engaging more than 1.6 million people, with activities taking place in schools and communities.

They share an unfortunate bond — the principals and superintendents of schools and districts where unexpected gunfire shattered their peace and where the names of their schools and communities came to symbolize tragedy.

We need to repair or even replace a model that simply isn't meeting the needs of our schools and our communities, particularly those in high - need areas.

Successful arts integration programs in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York have taken advantage of their knowledge, expertise, interest, and desire to work in schools and communities.

Schools and communities have tuned in to that challenge, finding more ways to partner with low - income families to ensure their children keep reading throughout the summer.

Australian schools and communities can get involved in local International Year of Light events via the Australian site.

Youth Crime Watch of Nigeria was established on 7th of October 2002 due to crime prevalent in schools and communities, improper dressing that leads to raping, dangerous driving among the youths, militancy, kidnapping and hostage taking in the Niger - Delta and cycle of revenge violence in all entire Federation.

In order to make sure that everyone is working toward the same goal, «we have to have people that are responsible for the connections themselves, [people who] own the network» between schools and their communities, said Elorza.

«Schools and communities have limited resources and we need to be smart about finding ways to have maximum effect on harmful behaviours, wherever they occur.»

Opening up school premises for public use can create better engagement between schools and their communities, provide greater commitment to the schools from local residents and create additional funding.

As we enter a season of change in school structure, with every school having to become an academy by 2022, the links between schools and their communities could conceivably be damaged.

program to help schools and communities incorporate the six pillars.

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) NCREL's mission is to «strengthen and support schools and communities in systemic change so that all students achieve standards of educational excellence,»... «to help teachers teach better, students learn better, administrators provide better leadership, and policy makers make better policy.»

Acqua for Life generates funds for GCI's Smart Water for Green Schools project, which has been installing water systems in schools and communities living in water poverty in Africa, Latin America and Asia since 2010.

Community ambassadors We know that athletes» stories can have a huge impact, but we also know that young people themselves can be great role models for each other in their schools and communities.

They will also be invited to become «first aid champions», sharing their knowledge and experiences across schools and communities to raise awareness and break down stigma and discrimination.

For the past ten years, Sylvia was President of Generation YES, a non-profit with a mission of empowering young people to improve their schools and communities with modern technology.

Scholars are evaluated on the basis of leadership in their schools and communities, academic achievements, and motivation to succeed.

14, talks about the Hall Pass Tour and what she hopes to accomplish by visiting schools and communities.

This organization, according to its Web site, creates «opportunities for kids, teachers, and parents to lead efforts to implement environmental and health improvements in their schools and communities.»

Together, we must support school leadership to help them move their schools and communities to a place of inclusivity and respect for every child.

We can acknowledge the things that divide us while also standing up to protect, extend, and lift up equality and respect for ourselves and others in our partnerships and families and schools and communities.

Throughout the month of August, Gordmans, which operates 97 stores in 20 states, will join ADL in a call to action encouraging individuals to take a stand against bullying and prejudice in schools and communities.

Created with accessibility and sustainability in mind, Lisa's programs and products are successfully used in thousands of homes, schools and communities worldwide.

ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms provide the transformative gifts of Yoga in schools and communities worldwide

We've got stress, burnout, obesity, and this leads to mental and physical problems,» says Chi Kim, chief strategy officer of Pure Edge, Inc., an East Coast - based nonprofit founded in 2011 to offer wellness programs in schools and communities.

It is a topic no one really likes to think about or talk about, but such an important one Sex trafficking is on the rise and it is a major concern for many parents, schools and communities.