Sentences with phrase «state school pupils taking»

According to the latest official statistics, the policy has seen a drop in the number of state school pupils taking authorised holidays in «exceptional circumstances».

Not exact matches

Grammar schools are state secondary schools, which select their pupils by means of an examination taken by children at age 11, known as the «11 Plus».

In 2013, the Department for Education (DfE) published advice stating that» There are many different actions that schools can take to meet this part of the standard, such as:... Use teaching resources from a wide variety of sources to help pupils understand a range of faiths, and beliefs such as atheism and humanism.»

TOLUWANI ENIOLA writes about the transformation that has taken place in the Soka community in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a kidnappers» den was uncovered four years ago A stunning school structure, pupils running gaily to their classrooms with bags strapped to the backs and a serene mien were what confronted our correspondent during the week -LSB-...]

Without taking action, the state's charter schools — which now get $ 15,920 per student — would get $ 1,500 more per pupil.

The data — taken from The Key's annual State of Education report, to be released next month — reveals that 59 % of schools (which equates to 14,347 schools in England) received more applications for places this academic year than the number of pupils they could accommodate.

Pupils at London's Highgate School took part in a one day coding challenge this year and used the micro: bit to help people with autism recognise other people's emotional states, as people with the condition can often struggle to read expressions.

When studying the pattern of charter school enrollment across the country, we took into account how each of three factors contributes to or retards charter school growth: per pupil expenditures (also measured during the 1989 — 90 school year), length of time a charter law was on the books, and degree of permissiveness of each state's charter school law, as measured by the CER index.

In Massachusetts, charter school students take with them the per - pupil net school spending (state and local) from their sending districts.

Researchers from Sussex University's School of Education and Social Work surveyed music teachers at 657 state and 48 private schools and found that two thirds of state school teachers said fewer pupils were taking GCSE School of Education and Social Work surveyed music teachers at 657 state and 48 private schools and found that two thirds of state school teachers said fewer pupils were taking GCSE school teachers said fewer pupils were taking GCSE music.

, the Hoosier State has an «annual performance - accountability rating system» for participating private schools that is based on the results of state assessments — the same tests that public school pupils State has an «annual performance - accountability rating system» for participating private schools that is based on the results of state assessments — the same tests that public school pupils state assessments — the same tests that public school pupils take.

Stating that allowing parents to use their 529 savings for K - 12 tuition «will erode the tax base that funds public schools» when it will benefit many middle class New Yorkers already taking a 2018 hit with lost state and local deduction opportunities; when the real world state budget impact is demonstrably negligible; and in a state that already spends more per public school pupil than any other — is simply poor public education.

«Last summer's results showed thousands more students taking GCSEs in arts or music subjects compared to the previous year and the percentage of pupils in state - funded school with at least one arts GCSE has increased since the EBacc was introduced.

Under the law, parents in Nevada can take control of 90 percent of the state funds allocated to their child (just over $ 5,000 per pupil) and spend it on private school tuition, online learning, special ed services, tutors, and more.

Charter schools, by contrast, are tuition free and, in many states, take per - pupil funding away from local school districts.

With the steadily decreasing per pupil rates and the extreme uncertainty of the state budget, we must take advantage of any relief we can including the small amount of flexibility offered by the waiver process,» said Franci Sassin, business manager at Capistrano Connections Academy Charter School.

The Newark schools were taken over by the state in 1995 and been struggling with financial instability, losing about $ 30 million a year to charter schools with per - pupil subsidies.

Grammar schools are state secondary schools that select their pupils by means of an examination taken by children at age 11, known as the «11 - plus».

Diversions from the School Aid Fund to the community college and higher education budgets, which used to be covered by the general state budget before Gov. Snyder took office, represent almost $ 800 million or roughly $ 535 per pupil in lost K - 12 funding;

Academics from Durham University analysed differences in attainment between state and private school pupils, taking their prior attainment, family background and gender into account.

Grammar schools perform no better than non-selective state schools, once their pupils» higher ability and wealth is taken into account, a study suggests.

The government wants 75 per cent of year 10 pupils in state - funded mainstream schools to be starting EBacc GCSE courses nationally by 2022 (taking their exams in 2024), rising to 90 per cent by 2025 (taking their exams in 2027).

As the LRB analysis to AB 304 states, «Under current law, a school board must, upon request from a parent or guardian, excuse a pupil in 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade from taking the knowledge and concepts examination adopted by the state superintendent of public instruction that is required to be administered to pupils in that grade.»

But the most recent document does not confirm this commitment, merely stating that «schools must play their part, and work in collaboration with AP providers and local authorities, to take more responsibility» for excluded pupils.

Why can't we just take the religion out of state schools completely (unless they are voluntary aided or fee - paying) and let schools do their «worship lessons» in Core R.E. Should not assemblies be a fun gathering time for school instructions, imparting information between pupil / teacher / parent, and a short celebration of individual and school success?

About 3 percent of public school students in the state did not take the Badger Exam last year, most of them pupils whose parents opted them out of it.

But critics argue they will take pupils and money from other schools at a time of cutbacks and could break up the state education system.

The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 states: «When it is brought to the notice of an education authority that a pupil attending a school under their management is unable by reason of the inadequacy or unsuitability of his clothing to take full advantage of the education provided, the education authority shall make such provision for the pupil for the purpose of ensuring that he is sufficiently and suitably clad.»

The government says the state - funded but semi-independent schools will improve standards but critics say they will take pupils and money from other schools at a time of cut - backs.

The report also suggests that state faith schools take fewer poorer pupils compared with other state secondaries.

The university has offered 59.2 % of places to pupils from state schools, up from 55.6 % of places taken last year.

Our pupils will not take part in the Standardised Assessment tests (SATs) that state school pupils are required to take aged 7 and 11, and have to do so for over a decade.

Research for the Sutton Trust suggests other state schools in England take twice the rate of smart, poor pupils compared to grammar schools.

This substitute amendment requires, upon request of a parent or guardian, a school board, or the governing body of an independent charter school or a private voucher school, to excuse a pupil enrolled in any grade from 3 to 12 from taking any examination required under state or federal law, except for an examination that is a high school graduation requirement.

The substitute amendment prohibits the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) from considering how many pupils enrolled in a school or school district have been excused from taking an examination required under state or federal law for purposes of the annual school and school district accountability report published by DPI.

At least 34 states will devote less on kindergarten through 12th grade on a per - pupil basis during the current school year than in 2008, once inflation is taken into account, according to a report released today by the Washington - based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which tracks the impact of government decisions on those with low incomes.

The WASB has strong concerns about a provision in the amended bill that prohibits the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) from considering how many pupils enrolled in a school or school district have been excused from taking an examination required under state or federal law for purposes of the annual school and school district accountability report published by DPI.

However, the study does closely match participants to public school pupils based on their demographics and prior achievement, and we know both groups take state exams.

But Gov. Andrew Cuomowants more state power to take over persistently failing schools and districts, and released a report Thursday detailing per - pupil costs in 178 of the most troubled schools statewide.

wants more state power to take over persistently failing schools and districts, and released a report Thursday detailing per - pupil costs in 178 of the most troubled schools statewide.

At 544 state schools, no one was entered for a GCSE in music and at 862 no one took a GCSE in religious studies - even though pupils have to learn about religion at school.

The bill also prohibits DPI from considering how many pupils enrolled in a school or school district have been excused from taking a state test in state report cards.

Independent schools, selective state schools and schools specialising in languages remain strong in this area, while in other state schools, fewer pupils are taking language GCSES, the organisation says.