Sentences with phrase «schools and students»

Now, it's entirely possible that high schools and students would respond the new «standard» by working harder to prepare for it.

Unfortunately, our federal education policy encourages schools and students to ignore the long odds of college success.

Performance on the Stanford 9 carried no similar consequences, so schools and students had little reason to manipulate, cheat, or teach to the Stanford 9.

In addition, she has even seen a change in educators, who, according to Mayer, ask more thorough questions about how materials can help their schools and students.

Because the other standardized tests are «low - stakes tests,» without any reward or punishment attached to student or school performance, the authors reason that there are few incentives to manipulate the results or cheat, making the low - stakes test results a reliable measure of student performance (although it is also possible that schools and students won't prepare enough for a low - stakes test to demonstrate their true abilities).

By contrast, schools and students might have incentives and opportunities to manipulate the results of high - stakes tests, like TAAS.

District and union leaders recognize that memorandums of understanding are a key vehicle to bringing new innovations and student - centered initiatives to our schools and students without violating union contracts.

He refused most invitations for interviews, but often agreed to help schools and students.

In yet another instance of his disregard for New York City's schools and students, as of Feb. 11, when this newspaper went to press, Mayor Bloomberg was still refusing to intervene in the yellow school bus strike, which began on Jan. 16.

«The roots of low achievement for some schools and students lie in concentrated poverty, segregation by race and class, and underfunding,» Hawkins said.

«A teacher evaluation system that provides a mechanism for all teachers to improve is critical for our schools and our students,» he said.

And a push for more oversight of per - school spending is seen as an effort to highlight school funding issues in New York City, silencing critics of the governor that he is not doing enough to help high - needs schools and students.

Macur tells WBFO there are some «gotcha moments» in the fine print of the scholarship plan for the SUNY schools and students should be aware.

Also at noon, leaders of the 4201 Schools Association will present the Award of Merit to Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer for their long - standing and sustained support and advocacy for member - schools and their students, Wellington Hotel Banquet Hall, Eagle and State streets, Albany.

«And now as a New York State Senator, I continue to address the needs of my schools and my students under a system of mayoral control.

Mayor Brown, this is your city, your schools and your students.

I again want to thank the schools and students for their hard work and beautiful handmade cards, and of course thank our military personnel for their dedication and service to our country,» said Legislator Dixon.

However, this proposal is a distraction from the difficulties his budget would now cause for schools and the students they serve.»

Prioritizing these schools and students will bring greater equity and aligns with the legislative and policy initiatives advanced by the Board of Regents.

In the five weeks since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, more than a dozen reported threats have been made against schools and students in the Capital Region.

At 9:15 a.m., Regent Judith Johnson and Regent Nan Mead will participate in a discussion on legislative policies and proposals affecting schools and students at the first - ever Scarsdale Public Schools Parent Teacher Council Legislative Advocacy Breakfast, Quaker Ridge School, 125 Weaver St., Scarsdale.

But to address these unintended consequences and ensure the standards are «workable» and «successful» for all schools and students, Congress needs to provide more funding and flexibility.

Here are some of the pros and cons of a single - gender school: Pros «From my experience in the schools and students I've encountered, an all - girls school gives the best all - around educational experience for most students,» says Alexis Browsh, who teaches at and graduated from a private girls» school outside of Philadelphia and owns the tutoring company Ready Tutors.

«Cheat or Be Cheated,» a recently released Challenge Success white paper, discusses the evidence that dispels these misunderstandings based on its review of fifteen landmark studies on cheating in addition to their own research with schools and students.

For health partners, the Framework showcases the types of supports that can be provided to aid schools and students in addressing healthy living topics.

While we appreciate your interest in our school meal program, we believe our direct work with nutrition experts, health advocates, the community, schools and students is the most effective strategy for our continued success and improvement.

Free School Lunch for All will apply to all schools and students who participate in SchoolFood, including charter and non-public schools.

«Community eligibility is a win - win for schools and students,» added Weill.

National School Lunch Week provides schools and students the opportunity to learn more about the healthy changes made in the cafeteria.

Challenge Success at the Stanford Graduate School of Education reviewed over 20 research studies on the Advanced Placement Program as well as examined its own research on the subject with schools and students.

The College Board has long claimed its gold standard AP Program can help students succeed in college, narrow the achievement gap and level the playing field for traditionally under - served high schools and students.

A 2013 white paper by Denise Pope and Madeline Levine, both co-founders of Challenge Success, a research - based organization at Stanford University that develops holistic curriculum, conferences and other programs for parents, schools and students, suggests that isn't always the case.

The review of existing research on the AP program was undertaken by Denise Pope with Madeline Levine, both co-founders of Challenge Success, a research - based organization at Stanford University that develops holistic curriculum, conferences and other programs for parents, schools and students.

Program Grant — $ 5,000 To help schools meet requirements for the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Red Oak developed this educational program that is free to all schools and students within the District.

Here are some of the latest headlines about how the program is benefitting schools and students.

School Garden Grant Sponsor: Safer ® Brand Award Package: $ 500 Who qualifies: K - 12 schools and students Application deadline: December 1, 2017 Full details, criteria, and application [external link]

Schools and students will celebrate Project ACES Day by making physical activity a priority.

«NAIS empowers independent schools and the students they serve.

«Mr. Speaker, today in First Nations communities across the country, the unemployment rate can reach 80 %, half of the housing units are in a pitiful state and schools and students receive 30 % less funding than others,» Thomas Mulcair reported.

«We regularly review our course materials and textbooks to ensure they are up to date, and any changes that need to be made will be done at the appropriate moment to ensure the best learning outcomes for schools and students,» a spokesperson for the company told CNBC.

Run by EduAce Services Pvt. Ltd, the startup works with schools and students on their co-scholastic learning needs.

Most important, FedEx believes urgent action is required at the local, state, and Federal level to protect schools and students from incidents such as the horrific tragedy in Florida on February 14th,» FedEx said in a statement.

«We regularly review our course materials and textbooks to ensure they are up to date, and any changes that need to be made will be done at the appropriate moment to ensure least disruption to schools and students,» a spokesperson for the company told CNBC.

Overstock was also penalized for offering schools and students discounts in exchange for inbound links.

About a third of employers say they are getting the workers they need, in part because they are engaged in the training process, communicating directly with schools and students to develop course work or to the let institutions know what skills new hires need.

In the end, I have enjoyed my time here, and I wish the school and the students the best.»

(disclosure — I teach these courses in my school and the students are required to research and ID empirical data from OECD, IMF, Bloomberg, Capital IQ etc. to support their arguments).

My fiancé teaches elementary school and her students seem to know more about science than you.

Its current campus was built in 1964, and the school and its student body have stood the test of time in an environment that encourages innovation and expansion.

If they hadn't charged them, then it isn't unrealistic to expect that North Carolina wouldn't investigate every single aspect of the school and the student athletes.