Sentences with phrase «schools and educators need»

What changes will Finnish schools and educators need to make to prepare for this?

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If a dozen different public school systems were to embark on a five - year experiment as part of a larger nation - wide experiment encouraged by federal dollars, local teams of educators, parents and community leaders would need to devise appropriate local models.

And for that to happen the Catholic school needs to take on board Benedict XVI's reminder to Catholic educators in the USA in 2008 that there is much more to Catholic education than the nature of the curriculum: «Catholic identity,» he said, «is not dependent upon statistics.

As my research indicates, where the leadership of the diocese is theologically orthodox, there are more vocations that could fill the role of educators in these schools, the altars of the Churches, and a wide array of needs, both practical and spiritual, of the Church, at large.

Our work encourages educators to create school programs that value and foster interpersonal and collaborative skills, adaptability and resilience, and the critical thinking and ingenuity needed to solve complex problems.

Waldorf School of the Peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the School of the Peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the child.

Many home educators belong to sports teams or play in orchestras, and are generally far more relaxed about these things than their schooled contemporaries because they have so much more time available — and less need to compete.

Many British home educators, who start by using structure a bit like a school day, find themselves veering more and more to autonomous child - led learning, exploring new topics together, and following the child's own need to learn at their own rate.

For more than 14 years she has worked as a recreation and skill development leader, an early childhood educator and a teaching assistant, working in elementary schools and with special needs children between 4 and 11 years of age.

This policy brief outlines the reasons educators need to learn more about adoption issues, explains the negative consequences of a lack of knowledge, and proposes steps that teachers, schools, curriculum developers and institutions of higher education can make progress toward placing all children and families on a level playing field in the classroom and beyond.

This plan restores stability to education funding now and in the future, ensuring that our schools and educators have the resources they need.

However, on other issues, Quinn hewed closer to the mayor's policies, saying that community education councils should «in some cases» not have veto power over co-locations in their school districts and that the next schools chancellor need not «necessarily» be an educator.

At 1:30 p.m., parents, students, educators and advocates from the Alliance for Quality Education call on Sens. George Amedore and Jim Tedisco to to fund «real» Foundation Aid for public schools and not «need - neutral» aid, lobby outside state Senate chamber, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

The efficiency and authority needed to execute its ambitious Renewal Schools program is critical to assuring accountability among educators and ultimately success among students.

«As schools and teachers move forward with implementation of the Common Core, I would expect, over time, educators will get more familiar with the standards, and they will get better at adapting their materials to the needs of their students.»

Cuomo said school teachers are not equipped to deal with gang violence, which reinforces the need for a police presence that can work with educators to identify early warning signs of gang activity, interact with students, instructors and the community, and serve as a needed resource.

Since 1985, Project 2061 has led the way in science education reform by first defining adult science literacy in its influential publication Science for All Americans and then specifying what K - 12 students need to know in Benchmarks for Science Literacy, which helps educators implement science literacy goals in the classroom; the AAAS Science Assessment website with more than 700 middle school test items; and WeatherSchool @ AAAS, an online resource where students can use real - world data to learn about the fundamental principles of weather and climate.

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - led research also suggests that employing local community health educators instead of more formally educated nurses to counsel young at - risk mothers could be cost effective and provide badly needed jobs to high school graduates from the same impoverished communSchool of Public Health - led research also suggests that employing local community health educators instead of more formally educated nurses to counsel young at - risk mothers could be cost effective and provide badly needed jobs to high school graduates from the same impoverished communschool graduates from the same impoverished communities.

I go to school to become a nurse, elementary and special needs educator.

From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes The Bell Jar Study Guide has everything you need to ace Schools and Online Social Networking By Nancy Willard Most educators working with middle and high school students are aware of the

Certainly the early grades of elementary school need less access and more monitoring, but the best thing educators can provide is the proper attitude and a huge emphasis on digital citizenship.

We needed to come up with an assessment idea that was accurate and authentic, and it had to provide meaningful data to real world public school educators.

Teachers play a vital role in our society and we must ensure that they are given the support they need — otherwise our schools may miss out on talented and inspirational educators, and in the end it will be the students who will pay the price.

The key to managing school finances and creating accurate short and long - term forecasts is a robust financial management system, specifically designed by educators for the needs of those in the education sector.

Recently, several prominent national education organizations (including the NEA, AERA, AFT, and NCTE) have called for addressing equity in schools and society, specifically recommending that we need to highlight the «systemic patterns of inequity — racism and educational injustice — that impacts our students,» and that educators and school leaders «receive the tools, training, and support they need to build curricula with substantive exploration of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination.»

If we aspire to educational equity for our students, we need to start with the decisions made in central offices, and by site leaders, that impact the learning of all educators in our schools.

No matter where you live or what school district you are assigned to, technology provides the opportunity to access knowledge and resources students and educators need.

As a result of the legislative activity of the past 20 years, school systems have grown in size and power, under the mistaken assumption that more funding and more authority would give educators the clout and resources they needed to improve achievement.

As they continue to connect and engage with their PLN, school leaders need to be encouraged to become active creators with ICT, sharing their ideas through multiple modalities and within diverse communities of educators.

«Access to tools and resources is a key factor in education, and by providing Spark with premium features to K - 12 (primary and secondary) schools and colleges for free and by offering single sign - on, Adobe is empowering educators to teach the critical skills their students need both in the classroom and when they enter the workforce.»

The chief executive officer of EducationSuperHighway, a nonprofit group that advocates upgraded Internet access for schools, articulates what many educational technology leaders like to remind educators, policymakers, parents, and students: «Schools don't have the expertise they need to effectively design and implement a network,» says Evan C. Mschools, articulates what many educational technology leaders like to remind educators, policymakers, parents, and students: «Schools don't have the expertise they need to effectively design and implement a network,» says Evan C. MSchools don't have the expertise they need to effectively design and implement a network,» says Evan C. Marwell.

In this era of global classrooms, connected education, and home - to - school connections, educators and parents need clear lines of communication now more than ever.

Makerspaces — equal parts woodshop, science lab, and art room — have been popping up in schools across the country for the past decade, providing educators with a place to pique student interest and build the skills needed for the jobs of the future.

The ASD - ENA aimed to develop an understanding of the educational needs of school - aged students on the autism spectrum using a nationwide survey to obtain information from four key stakeholder groups — educators, specialists, parents, and students on the autism spectrum aged 11 — 18 years.

Framing a discussion around her recent book, Schooling America, Warren Research Professor Patricia Albjerg Graham provided insight into what the American public has sought from its educational institutions, what educators have delivered, and what may come in the future on Wednesday, May 10, at this semester's final Askwith Forum, Schooling America: How the Public Schools Meet the Nation's Changing Needs.

Educators use frequent formative assessments to determine the needs of each student at Forest Lake Elementary School, and then leverage technology to tap into their learning styles.

He also urged Australia to truly value its schools and teachers, saying education is one of Australia's greatest assets, but won't stay that way without giving educators the cultural and capital support that they need to do their jobs.

«It's important for educators to know what we need, and it's good for us to have a better idea of their challenges,» said Tikoian of Sovereign Bank, who shadowed Margaret Tincknell, principal of Bernon Heights Elementary School in Woonsocket.

At both schools — one in our city and one in Los Angeles — educators saw blended learning as a way to custom - tailor the school experience for urban students whose backgrounds and learning needs varied widely.

The community of educators that has developed around Bett is testament to the fact that teachers, business managers and school leaders have long recognised the need to come together, discuss and discover best practices and the best products.

These forces have combined to create a need for all public school educators to understand and be able to implement inclusive educational practices.

Therefore, whether you're for them or against them, schooling options need to be crystal clear to parents, students, and educators.

His experiences as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, school leader, district administrator and consultant have provided him with the foundation necessary to understand first - hand the needs of students and educators.

Everyone needs a little reminder about the roles of students, educators, and parents within our school community.

Their recently launched website, Grief Support Modules for School Personnel, is intended to facilitate self - directed professional development and provide educators with practical advice to better understand and meet the needs of grieving students.

Additionally, Khan noticed that though the school's educators were passionate and caring for the 140 students, few had received advanced education in special needs, which limited what could be offered to many children.

We need gentle pressure, relentlessly pursued toward transparent and defensible targets, esteeming the expertise of educators who make these difference, while building a profession based on this expertise... an education implementation model that is shared between schools and not resident in only a few.»

And, while the current trend is to test students as much and as often as possible, educators need to work hard to resist the temptation to use the last few months of school as test prAnd, while the current trend is to test students as much and as often as possible, educators need to work hard to resist the temptation to use the last few months of school as test prand as often as possible, educators need to work hard to resist the temptation to use the last few months of school as test prep.

It is reasonable, then, to wonder whether we need to abandon high - stakes testing altogether or whether better tests and smarter measurement of school and educator performance might help address the failings that Koretz describes.

Learn how educators at Glenview Elementary School in Oakland, California use partnerships with local arts organizations to provide much - needed resources, while giving students new creative outlets and developing critical thinking and collaboration skills.