Sentences with phrase «spur systemic reform»

It would also force Obama and Duncan to finally begin working with Congress on a revamp of No Child that will continue to spur systemic reform.

What we should do instead is expand upon the accountability measures set in place a decade ago under No Child — and provide families with the data they need (including, contrary to the assertions of our friend, Andy Rotherham, value - added data on teacher performance) so they can make smart choices and spur systemic reform.

You can't spur systemic reform if the accountability systems in place are neither transparent nor hold anyone accountable.

Given that Paul is neither a fan of No Child nor supportive of a strong federal role in spurring systemic reform, one wouldn't expect Paul to defend the law.

Not exact matches

But it is a tad difficult to take the president seriously on his commitment to systemic reform in light of his effort to eviscerate the No Child Left Behind Act and its Adequate Yearly Progress provisions that have helped spur a decade of systemic reforms.

As readers know by now, one of Kline's main goals as chairman of the House panel is to eviscerate No Child altogether, and not just its Adequate Yearly Progress provisions which have spurred a decade of successful systemic reform as well as revealed the low quality of teaching and curricula in urban and suburban districts.

The legislation also indicates that one purpose of the recognition program is to help spur systemic collaboration and coordination within and beyond schoolhouse doors and to promote a shift from narrowly defined student achievement and traditional education reform to broader, more comprehensive efforts that recognize the crucial out - of - school factors that influence teaching and learning.

This spurs effective action on many levels — working on law reform to make systemic change; raising public awareness through social media campaigns and street rallies; engaging in participatory research to provide a valuable and often overlooked perspective.