Sentences with phrase «testing policy since»

There has not been a significant human rights challenge to a random testing policy since Irving Pulp (which was not a human rights complaint), and it will be interesting to see whether the Supreme Court's dim view of random testing in a unionized workplace will influence the treatment of such policies in a non-union environment.

Whether or not the driver remains in your employ will be determined by your company's drug and alcohol testing policy since terminations are not a regulatory issue.

Not exact matches

As they like to say (repeatedly), they have been testing «uncharted waters» since the moment the U.S. Federal Reserve dropped its policy rate to zero in 2008.

However, it has been brought to our attention that Major League Baseball (MLB) has since strengthened their drug - testing policy.

These paths for further research would benefit public policies aimed at increasing the awareness of food waste, and would contribute to more effective nutritional education initiatives since messages could be framed based on insights tested in scientific studies.

Those rates could rise in the coming years, since 16 states and the District of Columbia have enacted policies requiring that students who do not demonstrate basic reading proficiency when they first take state tests in third grade be held back.

Since the state department of education not only designs tests but constructs numerous other policies that affect operations both in New York City and elsewhere in the state, it is of interest to learn whether New York City students do as well or better than students across the rest of the State of New York.

The impact of the exit exam policy in Massachusetts is worth noting, especially since the proficiency threshold for passing the state test is one of the highest in the United States.

Nationwide, such instruction has declined under pressureto emphasize subjects tested under the No Child Left BehindAct, and the impact has been severe in elementary schools.A survey released in 2007 by the independent Center onEducation Policy found that since the law passed, 44 percentof districts have cut time in the elementary grades fromuntested subjects.

Since its inception in 1980, CSTEEP has conducted research on testing, evaluation, and public policy, studies to improve school assessment practices, and international comparative research.

Since that time Dr. Paul E. Peterson, a Harvard political scientist who directs the university's Program on Education Policy and Governance, has rated the tests used by various states.

Since 1999 the CCSR has published several studies of Chicago's attempt to end social promotion that help to provide an extensive, empirical, and longitudinal look at the impact of the high - stakes testing policies on the Chicago school system.

After an intense application process (in which I never again want to mention the three - letter word for standardized test to obtain graduate school admission) * and huge amounts of good luck, it's still incredible to think I'm now writing to you in my apartment from Cambridge, Massachusetts where I've been since September as a student in the International Education Policy program of the Masters of Education.

Since the Policy was first implemented in 1996, it has been based on high - stakes use of test scores on a series of standardized tests: the Iowa test, IGAP, ISAT, and SAT 10.

The transition to new assessments, though Colorado had been administering a statewide standardized test since 1997 opened the door for more regressive data sharing policies.

Since the promotion policy was first implemented in 1996 by Paul Vallas, it has focused on test scores on the Iowa test, then the IGAP, ISAT, and SAT 10.

Since opening its doors in 2011, the organization has backed legislation or policies to link teacher evaluations to student performance, including test scores; set higher standards for teacher tenure; lift restrictions on class sizes; and offer private school vouchers for disadvantaged students in academically struggling schools.

Since then, she has opposed the standardized test - based school reform policies of the Obama administration.

The latest results on the most important nationwide math test show that student achievement grew faster during the years before the Bush - era No Child Left Behind law, when states were dominant in education policy, than over the years since, when the federal law has become a powerful force in classrooms.

Since little has been done concurrent with high stakes accountability to actually support and improve schools with resources and innovative services, the result has been a policy environment where the tests have consumed more and more of the curriculum.

But since 1988, when education policy shifted away from desegregation efforts, the reading test score gap has grown — to 26 points in 2012 — with segregated schooling increasing in every region of the country.

Since 2015, the National Education Policy Center Schools of Opportunity project has identified and celebrated public high schools that have resisted the test - focused craze of the No Child Left Behind era and — rather than buckling under the pressure to focus solely on student outcomes — have made it a priority also to create strong and equitable opportunities for all students to learn.

Since President Barack Obama came into office, his administration has upheld and advanced policies that have increased the stakes of standardized testing, arguing that student progress ultimately matters above all other concerns.

Since unethical government policies lead to unethical actions, it was only a matter of time before some education official turned the whole Common Core SBAC testing farce into something even more reprehensible.

Although this article deals with minimum competency tests, which were in policy fashion at the time, about seven policy iterations ago, the contents of the article still have much relevance given where we are today — investing in «new and improved» Common Core tests and still riding on unsinkable beliefs that this is the way to reform the schools that have been in despair and (still) in need of major repair since 20 + years ago.

Some see the refusal to participate in SBAC testing as an act of courage and conviction; they see it as willful push - back against flawed education reform policies that since the passage of NCLB have failed to improve education in America's public schools and yet continue to be promoted by special interests who seek to profit at student, parent, and taxpayer expense.

«Sit and Stare» policies are nothing short of child abuse since they will lead to anxiety and the very real likelihood of resentment on the part of the children who are taking the test.

The District, which initiated major school reforms in 2007, has served as a test case for often controversial policies — such as expanding school choice, eliminating teacher tenure and tying evaluations to test scores — which have since been adopted by a growing number of states.

Furthermore, since the «Sit and Stare» policy violates the SBAC Testing Protocol, let alone the fact that the approach is nothing short of bullying, Connecticut public school students who opt out must be moved to a safe, secure, alternative location and may not be left sitting in the testing room during the Common Core SBATesting Protocol, let alone the fact that the approach is nothing short of bullying, Connecticut public school students who opt out must be moved to a safe, secure, alternative location and may not be left sitting in the testing room during the Common Core SBAtesting room during the Common Core SBAC test.

Since administration of standardized tests is part of a teacher's job duties, a teacher's encouragement of opting would be viewed by the district as being disruptive of its obligation under state law and district policy.»

Since I'm so good at prognostication: I predict that state test scores, in New York and elsewhere, will continue to be used as a basis for important policy decisions, despite the fact that test scores tell us just a little bit about the things we care about.

Since taking the post in April 2011, he pushed through a new policy that ties teacher evaluations to student test scores and weakened the influence of seniority in determining layoffs.

So, in a period of a few decades we have moved from the tried and tested climate policy that has stood the test of time since the Bronze Age, and attempts are being made to replace it with quasi-religious political madness which — if not stopped — will pale into insignificance the combined activities of Ghengis Khan, Adolf Hitler and Pol Pot.

So, in a period of a few decades we have moved from the tried and tested climate policy that has stood the test of time since the Bronze Age, and we have replaced it with quasi-religious political madness which — if not stopped — will pale into insignificance the combined activities of Ghengis Khan, Adolf Hitler and Pol Pot.

So, you and your ilk want to replace want to move from the tried and tested climate policy that has stood the test of time since the Bronze Age, and you want to replace that with quasi-religious political madness which — if not stopped — will pale into insignificance the combined activities of Ghengis Khan, Adolf Hitler and Pol Pot.

The measures China introduced since then will be of crucial significance for every other developing countries with similar policy intentions and a test case for a «global economy» at world level.

Since you do not have to schedule a paramedical exam, wait for the diagnostic results, potentially require more information from your doctor, or require more tests, then a simplified issue life insurance policy makes sense in many cases.

Also, after the seven year test period is over am I able to up my premiums to whatever I want since the policy is no longer under to testing period to become a MEC?

I am 32 years old now and have taken Birla Sun Life term insurance plan of 50 lakhs 4 years back (June 2012), undergone medical test since medical reports are clear I was issued the policy.

Since companies require tests for all those persons opting for a policy of more than 49.99 lakhs, it covers a part of the risk.

Since those who have tested positive for HIV and / or have full blown AIDS aren't going to be eligible for a traditional term or whole life insurance policies, we're going to need to look at some «alternative» insurance products to try to fill the void.

Job Responsibilities (but not limited to): * Explain to guests how to operate rental equipment, safety practices, and guest responsibility for the equipment during the rental including length of rental and return options * Ensure equipment on rental «ready» line is clean, serviced, and tested according to company standards * Follow all company standards in regards to paperwork, cash management, and loss prevention * Deliver an enthusiastic and professional level of guest service at all times * Adhere to all safety procedures * Maintain all paperwork according to company policy Qualifications: * Previous retail / rental experience preferred * Passion for Skiing / Snowboarding * Maintain a working knowledge of products and trends within the industry * Commitment to providing excellent customer service * Ability to communicate fluently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English * Basic computer skills * Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends Benefits include: * Free Winter Park Pass and EPIC Ski and Snowboard Pass to our world - class resorts * Employee discounts at our retail stores * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Excellent training and professional development * 401k Saving Plan * Health Benefits * Auto, Home, Pet Insurance Our employees have been making a name for themselves since 1976 with their love for the outdoor industry.

Since 2011, these years of hostile policies have already left tens of thousands of Texas women without access to lifesaving cancer screenings, birth control, HIV tests and other preventive care: