Sentences with phrase «support of schools»

With the coaching support of Schools That Lead, the two teams of principals and teachers worked across middle schools to test ideas to improve student agency and to learn from one another.

But the teachers» union conference backed calls for «sustained strike action» in support of schools seeking improvements in workload.

In this post David reminds us of much, much more, that we need to remember and also often recall in defense of our public schools and in support of our schools» futures (e.g., research - based notes to help «fix» some of our public schools).

Through the trust, Rhonda has worked collaboratively with business officers throughout her region in support of their schools.

Facing History parents, families, and community members connect to help support all of our schools, teachers, and students.

They bring their assets to the operation and support of schools in a systematic way rather than an episodic way.

It is the graduates, not the students, who provide the benefit they get from their support of the schools.

Communities would have grounds to rally in support of their schools, to fire the school board, to encourage charters and other innovators and entrepreneurs to arrive, etc..

Through short monthly meetings, rotated across the schools, members of the translation team function as research brokers to support each of the schools to engage with science of learning research and researchers relevant to a school - identified problem of practice.

Lisa Hunt, Regional Fundraiser at the RAF Benevolent Fund, said: «Without the generous support of schools like St Hugh's we wouldn't be able to carry out the work we do, supporting more than 55,000 members of the RAF Family.

Cotton Babies may participate in select programs in support of schools and communities.

«Wyoming and Central Michigan each played a fantastic game, and I have no doubt they were fueled by the support of their schools who sent marching bands and cheerleaders, as well as the thousands of dedicated fans who weathered the cold to cheer on their teams.

«87 But Peter Cartwright, who actually during his lifetime did a tremendous amount for education by the distribution of literature and the support of schools, had such a conception of Methodism and the «Western world» as seems at times to have made him compulsively boorish.

Without a strong influence of stable community on youth and without community support of schools, many youth graduate from high school without basic skills and without habits of disciplined work.

He followed the testy confirmation hearings for Trump's nomination of Betsy DeVos as secretary of the Department of Education, whose strong support of school choice made her a target of teachers» unions.

So many of you are already working to help us spread the word about the Annual Fund and Giving Tuesday — thank you for your ongoing support of the School Nutrition Foundation!

Focusing on the bill's support of school lunches and ignoring the issue of infant formula, the e-mail boasted that the bill would give millions of children «access to nutritious food» and that it passed «without a single dissenting vote in the United States Senate.»

But now many powerful forces are aligned against school food reform: the processed food industry, which has a huge financial stake in the program and powerful lobbyists on Capitol Hill; the need of school districts to make their meal programs break even; First Lady Michelle Obama's vocal support of school food reform, which has politicized the issue for some conservatives hoping to score political points; and conservatives» general distrust of «big government.»

I'm not sure how to work from the inside to get the attention and support of the school board and so on as Dana mentions.

K - 8 Science Supervisor for Jersey City Public Schools, the district opted to run a contest to underwrite the focus on equity and the current interest in the formation and support of school Maker Spaces.

First, Dexter and his pal Schuyler (Michael McGreevey) break into Arno's offices and learn why Arno's financial support of their school is not a particularly magnanimous gesture.

She recently answered a few questions about her time on Appian Way and the family's support of the school.

The course wouldn't have happened without the support of the school board and city council.

In «A Strong Start on Advancing Reform,» Burke argues that the administration has already made some positive strides in improving K — 12 and higher education through policy changes, rescissions of Obama - era regulations, and rhetorical support of school choice.

After pitching their idea and securing the support of school leaders and funding from the P&C they piloted the new approach in Term 4, 2016 and throughout 2017.

It's not too late for adult women with autism either, after they leave the supports of school and home.

The fluidity of our learning environment, allowing students to evolve their thinking of the problem, has also been invaluable, and would not have happened without the visionary leadership and support of our school.

Their support of school choice reflects a broader set of beliefs rooted in the need for actual change.

A compatibility effect — some teachers, even though they've gone through all their training and have spent time in classrooms, discover initially that they don't feel very compatible with the teaching that they get to do, so that's a personal choice and not necessarily because of the lack of support of a school, if that's the case.

Its editor - in - chief is Paul E. Peterson, director of Harvard University's Program on Education Policy and Governance in the Graduate School of Education, and a fellow at the Hoover Institute (which is housed at Stanford University) is well - known for his support of school vouchers.

School administrators also rate teachers on their support of school initiatives, their efforts to promote high expectations and their demonstration of core professionalism.

While eligibility for vouchers varies state - by - state, Trump promised to campaign nationwide and call upon individual states and cities to elect officials in support of school choice.

Collaborative systems and management styles require the full support of school boards.

While eligibility for vouchers varies by state, Trump promised to campaign nationwide and call upon individual states and cities to elect officials in support of school choice.

DeVos has raised numerous concerns for her support of school choice and voucher programs that critics say would pull resources from struggling public schools and stifle diversity.

The most striking thing we found is that the grantees of these major education reform foundations spend a lot of time Tweeting in support of diversity, especially relative to how often they Tweet in support of school choice.

Which communities should education reformers serve, and can a new coalition be built in support of school reform?

Trump made his support of school choice clear during his election campaign — Trump's campaign promised to earmark US$ 20 billion to the federal education budget to provide «choice» for students nationwide.

The American Federation for Children celebrates North Carolina's recently passed budget for its strong support of school choice and major expansion of the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Program.

But Raymond has had the support of his school board throughout his time, although the once sure 6 - 1 votes have edged closer to 4 - 3.

December 10, 2011 In an Op - Ed published in the Patriot News, Senator Jeffrey Piccola argues in support of school vouchers as enshrined in Senate Bill 1.

«School districts, with the support of their school boards, are increasingly focused on learning through innovative technologies,» said Dr. Kecia Ray, executive director for the Center for Digital Education.

I challenge parents, teachers, and activists around the country to come together in support of school choice.

The Tennessee Federation for Children, the state's voice for educational choice, celebrates Tennessee's primary election results as voters turned out in support of school choice candidates.

Have your voice heard by national policy - makers, organizations and agencies in support of school nursing issues and child health needs.

In an Op - Ed published in the Patriot News, Senator Jeffrey Piccola argues in support of school vouchers as enshrined in Senate Bill 1.

Alexandria, Va. (June 9, 2015)- The National School Boards Association (NSBA), joined by the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA), the Mississippi School Boards Association (MSBA), the Texas Association of School Boards» (TASB) Legal Assistance Fund, and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE), filed a «friend of the court» (amicus) brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (LA, MS, TX) in support of the school district in Seth B. v. Orleans Parish School District.

This year's Grand Prize - winning districts are providing opportunities for their most vulnerable students, cultivating a culture of kindness, respect, and achievement districtwide, and removing barriers to achievement for students with disadvantages, with the support of their school leaders.

Four studies included findings on teacher leaders» support of school principals in their collaborative work.

Jay, why don't you just cut to the chase and come out of the closet in support of school vouchers?