Sentences with phrase «strong academic school»

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academic / professional — as in, «This school puts so much stress on professional training that it slights academics»; alternatively, this school may be strong academically but it provides little help in preparing for professional ministry»;

In academic economics, however, the dedication to pure theory is so strong that the work of Fehr and his school seems almost revolutionary.

He loves the school because it is small and he receives a strong academic education which is balanced with spiritual studies.

We were looking for a school with strong academics, of course.

We selected St. Benedict Prep because of the school's high academic rigor, committed faculty, small class size and its strong faith - based, community - focused mission.

Hartsbrook High School builds on the strong academic, aesthetic, practical, and ethical foundations established during the elementary school School builds on the strong academic, aesthetic, practical, and ethical foundations established during the elementary school school years.

Be sure your middle schooler establishes a strong academic footing and be sure to spend some time during middle school to talk about high school and to prepare your child for the final years of his or her education.

Admission is based on a review of many factors, including strong prior academic performance, positive teacher reports, a successful interview at our School, and the student's ability to give something back to our School community.

The Seton Home Study school is 30 years strong and known for academic excellence (especially in the Continue Reading

«How do we leverage strong academics and strong arts and make sure that both schools at this campus have exactly what they need?»

Under the controversial proposal, charter schools that already have demonstrated strong academic performance would be able to set their own qualifications, with one proposal requiring a bachelor's degree and just 30 hours of classroom instruction in order to begin teaching students.

The chancellor will also aim to make sure students have strong academic programs, but will also look to the arts and community organizations to add to before - and after - school opportunities.

But Success Academy's strong academic results — which often surpass those of top private schools — have kept applications flowing and waiting lists long.

They provided a strong academic foundation, Dorkina says, teaching her at home after school and in the summer, and making sure she participated in enrichment activities such as band.

Much hard work has gone into establishing a strong academic record, but if you don't submit a strong grad school application, you won't be able to take the next step.

You report research as showing a strong link between intelligence and academic achievement in school (21/28 December 2013, p 12).

Depending on how many students at a given school live in poverty, strong parental networks have a favorable or inhibiting effect on the academic achievements of their children.

Nina and I are friends as well, even though I say her name wrong, who has also written some books about fat, but there's this national conversation where you have the old school low - fats, mostly paid for by big grain sort of research out there, and you're refuting some of that using very strong academics, randomized controlled trials, and the things that everyone wants, but no one has paid for except for maybe big drug companies and things like that.

My Dad and Brother were doctors and Mom runs a school for the past 28 years, yes a family with strong academics.

Research conducted by GreatSchools (and others including the Fordham Institute and Education Research Alliance at Tulane University) shows that parents want nearby schools that provide safe environments, but also strong teachers, a solid academic curriculum, and enriching experiences for their children.

It appears that education policies related to both compensation and working conditions must evolve further if school systems are to address the challenge of staffing math and science classrooms with teachers of strong academic caliber.

In «Learning from Rudolf Steiner: The Relevance of Waldorf Education for Urban Public School Reform,» a study published in 2008 in the journal Encounter: Education for Meaning and Social Justice, researcher Ida Oberman concluded that the Waldorf approach successfully laid the groundwork for future academics by first engaging students through integrated arts lessons and strong relationships instead of preparing them for standardized tests.

It will take a lot to make public schools more effective for all students: greater academic rigor, higher standards of conduct, more parental involvement, meaningful professional development for teachers, stronger incentives for the students themselves, and, of course, more access to health and social services for the many students who are in need of such.

In choosing which schools to cover, we review at least three years» worth of academic and behavioral data to see if the school is outperforming others in the state or showing strong growth.

• Somers Elementary School faculty report less classroom bullying than before the program was initiated, more time in class for academic work, and strong family support.

Even as school systems redrew their boundaries, fired black teachers and principals, and tore up foundational enrollment structures to comply with desegregation orders, they largely ignored Coleman's earlier research on motivation and academic achievement, which found that competition «has a magic ability to create a strong group goal.»

One researcher suggested that recent studies saying current middle school programs focus more on developing a nurturing climate than strong academics, and the emphasis on high - stakes tests in eighth grade, may have spurred some principals to drop service - learning programs, according to Kielsmeier.

But a truly integrated school focuses on creating a positive experience for all students of all backgrounds, and supports what we call the «ABCDs» of diverse and equitable schools: strong academics, a strong sense of belonging, a commitment to dismantling racism, and an appreciation of diversity.

These strong long - term outcomes — which tend to be much more significant than any short - term test - score gains — likely reflect Catholic schools» focus on discipline and character as much as their excellent academics.

The report released by the Australian Council of Learned Academics recommends introducing maths as a compulsory subject throughout high school, stronger prior condition requirements for university and the recruitment of science Ph.D. graduates into teaching.

«The state was still getting teachers with strong academic backgrounds who would not have chosen these schools before,» says Steele.

While I was at Drake, my colleagues and I achieved great academic results from the students as a result of a redesign of the school to support project - based learning and by building a strong, professional learning community.

At the same time, waiting lists remain long for many charter schools, and their overall academic performance is strong.

The MIT authors conclude that previous findings of strong MCAS performance in middle school are consistent with later measures of academic success, specifically those that are indicators of improved college readiness.

While increasing numbers of school districts offer pay incentives to address math and science staff shortages, the authors conclude that «compensation and working conditions must evolve further if school systems are to address the challenge of staffing math and science classrooms with teachers of strong academic caliber.»

They didn't have more favorable academic self - conceptions or stronger school engagement.

This approach to professional learning, developed in collaboration with academic partners from Western Sydney University (WSU), has built a strong culture of teachers as «practitioner - researchers» at a whole school level.

Charter school growth in Boston is at a standstill, even though studies show strong academic results and the schools have popular support

Implementing it in high school requires six strong academic departments working together, comprehensive curriculum development, and extensive teacher training — almost retraining, sometimes abroad.

But they say the strong academic results of «no excuses» schools prove that the model only needs evolving, not fundamental change.

Explicitly designed according to a set of design principles that stress academic rigor and personalization, attention to youth development, strong community partnerships, and accountability for results, these schools have produced powerful results for students — many of whom fall squarely within the cohort of the «underprepared.»

While I find students are generally strong in recognizing alternative perspectives in an academic way — for example, analyzing different arguments on why the American Revolution took place — I think there is a shortfall when it comes to empathizing with people outside their demographic,» he says, adding that he saw the same pattern at other high schools where he has taught in the past.

These schools are open to students at all levels of academic achievement, located in disadvantaged communities, and emphasize strong relationships between students and faculty.

There is abundant academic evidence which shows time spent in school is one of the single strongest determinants of academic success.

Homework has many benefits, ranging from higher academic performance to improved study skills and stronger school - parent connections.

Successful Learners: School trips have the potential to lay strong foundations for encouraging successful learning and building positive attitudes which subsequently lead to improvements in achievement and motivation in all areas — including academic.

Schools minister Nick Gibb said: «Converter academies are leading the way in strong academic standards and over time we will see the excellence and expertise of strong sponsors spread.

As a leader in youth development during out - of - school time, BGCA is redefining the opportunity equation by leveraging the power of after - school and summer programs to ensure academic success and create a stronger generation of future leaders.

Strong primary - school math skills correlate to later academic proficiency and even higher earnings 20, 30 years down the line.

When I was in I think it was Narrabri, I was in a consultation group there where what seemed to be very much alive and well was a very substantial and significant in - school professional development program — I think it was in a cluster of schools — a strong partnership between a regional university, some really good academics had done very appropriate and relevant research, and a school which was committed to that, to teacher development, and had made it a priority in a very targeted way.