Sentences with phrase «sure school choice»

For now, in a country that's increasingly divided into Red and Blue America on practically every other issue, the Gallup results should be a relief to those of us who want to make sure school choice remains a Big Tent, Purple America issue for decades to come.

Make sure school choice in your city is a fair and open process by giving all families an easy way to research schools so they can determine which ones are most suitable for their children.

Not exact matches

Sure, we all did it as a desperate after - school snack, and as a 7th grader who can't cook, it's a good, quick choice.

I agree with both comments above and would like to add: As a School Meals director, if you offer only the «best» of choices (and yes that is costly) and make sure that all of your options are nutritional, it can happen.

For my 12th grader it is all about the administration getting the school on the Newsweek top 1000 school list by making sure the high school kids are taking the max number of AP classes and if they aren't, trying to make them feel guilty for not doing so by telling them they will never get into the college of their choice with «a schedule like that!»

«Our goal as a department and a district is to make sure the last kid has the same choices as the first in the variety and the quality,» says Craig Schneider, director of nutrition for the Poudre School District.

When one in three children in this country is overweight or obese, we all have a responsibility to make sure our kids receive good nutrition at school and learn to make healthy choices early in life.

Other announcements expected include reform of the system for diagnosing and helping children with special educational needs to give parents more choice in how they are schooled; reforms to the family justice system to speed up care proceedings so no cases take more than six months; and promised changes to the adoption system to make sure parents and children are matched more quickly.

«They wanted to make sure they were going to get a donation when they give to public schools and private schools of their choice and they would get a 90 percent tax credit at the taxpayers» expense,» said Jasmine Gripper, Alliance for Quality Education.

«Parents need to have choices, and we have to make sure that we don't make charter schools the only choice.»

As the debate over school choice heats up once again, in the halls of Congress and in many state capitals, a favorite gambit of defenders of the status quo is to damn such changes as «sure to undermine public education» or «bad for the public schools.»

«Local councils have been working hard to not only fulfil their duty to ensure every child has a school place, but to make sure as many as possible get their first choice — it isn't just about a place for a child, but the right place.

To be sure, there are plenty of other items on the school choice to - do list.

Sure, there are plenty of Republicans who loudly support empowering parents with school choice, but they are still boosted by a party which expresses vocal disdain for the kinds of government supports on which many of these urban voters depend to keep their families intact.

I have familiarized myself with the principles of the American Center for School Choice, and I made sure to read the report you're releasing, which is very good.

(A major reason for the failure of «public school choice» under NCLB is that nobody knew for sure before August or September whether their kids had the right to change schools that year.)

Noted in the paper, ministers say they will update school and college performance measures in order to make sure that when the new T - level qualifications come into force in 2022, students can make an informed choice between an academic or technical education.

I've told my people, we're going to get him in here to make sure all Americans get school choice.

To be sure, the 529 expansion will expand school choice to the relatively few families on the margin.

The government has a role to play in making sure that all school choices meet a basic threshold for quality, just as it has a role in making sure that all of our choices at the grocery store are safe.

Youll probably see a stepped up effort on the departments part to work with states and — when we can — with local districts to make sure the notification provisions on teacher quality, school choice, and supplemental services are more fully implemented.

In my view, the big parts also need a total makeover — and would be a terrific vehicle for school choice akin to Florida's McKay Scholarship Program — but everyone in Washington seems allergic to touching special ed, an issue that would challenge even the most politically sure - footed of Presidents.

To make sure we are making good decisions, I have created a Common Core Leadership Council of 25 thoughtful school and district leaders that have been invaluable as we navigate difficult choices.

Through efforts such as the «Newark Enrolls» universal enrollment system and the New Jersey Special Education Collaborative, Newark Public Schools and most of the charter schools that operate within its borders are working to make sure that all students have an equal opportunity to exercise choice when it comes to selecting their sSchools and most of the charter schools that operate within its borders are working to make sure that all students have an equal opportunity to exercise choice when it comes to selecting their sschools that operate within its borders are working to make sure that all students have an equal opportunity to exercise choice when it comes to selecting their schoolsschools.

Greening concluded that the free schools programme is «vital» in order to make sure that parents continue to have the education choices that they want for their children.

Families may apply to Camden Prep through Camden Enrollment at CamdenEnrollment.org, via a telephone hotline [phone]), or by visiting any of our schools Be sure to rank Camden Prep as your first (1st) choice on the application!

Sure, the new high - stakes testing and public reporting requirements might accelerate the creative destruction of low - performing choice schools in Milwaukee, but that remains to be seen.

«If people want choice, fine, but... make sure that everybody else who doesn't have choice has equal public schools and resources,» Švigelj - Smith says.

Now folks want to bring that same idea to Detroit and choice systems everywhere to make sure bad actors don't get to operate schools, that failing schools are forced to close, and that a heavy regulatory framework avoids other problems.

But I'm not sure Vermont has had a big influence on my ed reform orientation (despite its long running, statewide school choice program).

We need to have a broader conversation about these topics, and we need to make sure that we are sending the message that the education we provide is worth every penny — no matter whether it's funded by tuition, scholarships, school choice or local philanthropy.

Interviewing the school of your choice can be a great way to make sure that you'll get the resources you need and checking with the correct regional accreditation board can ensure that your school is properly accredited.

If you'd like to see more program data or data updated after this post, please make sure to visit our School Choice in America data dashboard.

Because charter schools are schools of choice and can not control who enter their lotteries, we should focus oversight on making sure that they use good faith efforts to enroll and retain high - need students.

If you update your school choice later, work with your school's financial aid office to be sure you receive any aid for which you are eligible.

I'm sure you recognize that those who step forward to embrace «school choice» are not always a cross-section of their school district.

By expanding school choice and providing more educational opportunities for every American family, we can help make sure that every child has an equal shot at achieving the American Dream.

Betsy DeVos on American schools: «I'm not sure that we can deteriorate a whole lot» chalkbeat.org/posts/us/2017/… DeVos Calls for More School Choice, Saying Money Isn't the Answer nyti.ms / 2oA8j6p DeVos says -LSB-...]

Pro-voucher groups aren't trying to fight accountability, but are working to make sure that an equitable process is developed to measure the success of school choice programs in improving academic achievement, says Jim Bender, executive director of School Choice Wiscschool choice programs in improving academic achievement, says Jim Bender, executive director of School Choice Wiscchoice programs in improving academic achievement, says Jim Bender, executive director of School Choice WiscSchool Choice WiscChoice Wisconsin.

«Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions parents will make for their child and so we want to make sure they have as much up - to - date information as possible to make an informed choice,» said Mr Gibb.

Be sure to watch our video highlighting Louisiana's celebration of National School Choice Week: https://youtu.be/WBqAGENRYDY

She has tirelessly fought to make sure parents have a voice in public schools and has boldly worked to transform public education in Los Angeles through revolutionary programs like the LAUSD Public School Choice initiative.

Andy Smarick of the Maryland State Board of Education said he was not sure where GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump stands on charter schools, standardized testing, school choice, vouchers, teacher evaluations, and the rollout of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Steven Lake, head of Cleveland Transformation Alliance's school choice quality fairs, dashed from one end of the gym to another, making sure parents got all the information they needed to help them decide on the school that would be the best fit for their child.

«I think school - choice advocates are going to be a very important player in this race — whether they do that in the (February) primary or later on in the election, I'm not sure.»

For the best chance of assignment to one of your schools of choice, be sure to register for grades 1 - 5 or grades 7 - 8 during the second registration period, which typically ends in mid-March.

For the best chance of being assigned to your school of choice, be sure to submit your application anytime during the first registration period, which typically ends during the first week of February.

Be sure to contact multiple schools to get a clear view of all of your choices.

In a prepared statement, a spokeswoman for the state's education commissioner said, «The state is committed to making sure that all children have access to a quality education, regardless of their zip code... Public schools of choice have created high - quality options for thousands of Connecticut families.

So we do what we can to make sure that the experience of that child — or those children — that elects to stay in a neighborhood school, is a viable choice for them.