Sentences with phrase «though education receives»

Even though education receives paltry R&D dollars compared to other sectors, like defense and energy, there's been a relatively steady stream of research over the past decades trying to look under the hood of «what works» in education.

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Islamic history records that Muhammad was illiterate, though some scholars argue that Muhammad is likely to have received some form of education, and point to his successful career as a merchant.

Though such successive innovations in theological study as the social gospel, social ethics, religious education, psychological counseling and ecumenical relations may receive much publicity the schools seem to go on their accustomed way, teaching what they have always taught: Biblical and systematic theology, church history and preaching.

The governor has not yet made clear his education platform for this year, though he has indicated he will follow recommendations made by the common core task force that he empaneled in September and received a report from in December.

The Mayor's budget assumed a double - digit percentage increase in education aid even though the city received a year - to - year cut in last year's budget.

Even though Foley did not receive the CEA board's endorsement, he «remains committed to real education reform, including addressing the needs of the 100,000 children who are in under - performing schools and closing Connecticut's achievement gap, which remains the worst in the nation,» spokesman Chris Cooper said.

The determination of who faces being left back, though, remains a bit fuzzy since the city education department still has not received final test scores from the state.

Now, though, with the state planning to slash funding for Medicaid and education, legislators, particularly in the Assembly, were pushing for its extension, arguing that the state's wealthiest had already received a federal break when the Bush tax cuts were continued this past December.

Though Tobias received a formal education at the University Of Georgia and the University Of Miami, his film education was mostly extracurricular.

«Underfunding in the early childhood sector persists even though research has shown time and again that the education a child receives at ages two, three, and four is equally important to that which she receives at ages eight, 12 or 14,» Ms Heron said.

The special education students still thrived, though; their teacher and I received a grant so he could have computers in his room.

Additionally, Khan noticed that though the school's educators were passionate and caring for the 140 students, few had received advanced education in special needs, which limited what could be offered to many children.

Authors Paul Peterson and Peter Kaplan find that even though 37 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education as incentive to join the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) consortia and raise their standards in 2009, standards still declined in rigor in 26 states and D.C. between 2009 and 2011.

State courts have repeatedly held states responsible for ensuring that all students receive at least an adequate, though not necessarily equal, education.

Though semiretired, Judge Gunn retained control of a lawsuit filed in 1972 by black parents who said their children were receiving an inferior education.

«The quality of the education which a child receives at school, though partly dependent upon the type of building, the extent and variety of equipment, is to a greater degree influenced by the personal qualities of the teacher.»

Music Education Lags Despite Benefits More than half of U.S. children and adults have never received music education, though a majority (68 percent) thinks it's important, says a 2011 IBOPE Zogby poll commissioned by PrimroseEducation Lags Despite Benefits More than half of U.S. children and adults have never received music education, though a majority (68 percent) thinks it's important, says a 2011 IBOPE Zogby poll commissioned by Primroseeducation, though a majority (68 percent) thinks it's important, says a 2011 IBOPE Zogby poll commissioned by Primrose Schools.

Though these are serious and pressing issues, the impact of the tax plan on K - 12 education hasn't received as much attention.

Though we focus on character, our students also receive an education that prepares them for college and beyond.

Unlike early education, the state's after - school programs did not receive an increase in the reimbursement rate, even though the programs, serving 859,000 low - income students, have been flat - funded for more than a decade.

Through the Race to the Top initiative, for example, the Obama administration succeeded in incentivizing states: Even with relatively small pots of money — just $ 4 billion, or less than 2 percent of federal education spending — the administration encouraged states to prioritize innovative teacher and principal reforms and develop rigorous academic standards.22 Thirty - four states modified their policies in response to the federal initiative, even though only 19 states received federal funding to do so.23

After being tested, Logan received an Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, but that did little to provide the help he needed even though he attended schools in two different highly - rated school districts in Harrison County.

For example, a district with 25 % of its students identified as having a disability necessitating special education services receives the same amount of special education funding as a district that has identified 12.5 % of its students, even though it is responsible for educating twice as many special education children.

State education officials said Monday they are confident the U.S. Education Department will grant Wisconsin flexibility under the federal No Child Left Behind law, though they haven't received any assurances whether or when the state's application will be education officials said Monday they are confident the U.S. Education Department will grant Wisconsin flexibility under the federal No Child Left Behind law, though they haven't received any assurances whether or when the state's application will be Education Department will grant Wisconsin flexibility under the federal No Child Left Behind law, though they haven't received any assurances whether or when the state's application will be approved.

A word of warning, though: These worksheets alone do not suffice as complete lessons and should be used in tandem with other teaching material in order to ensure students receive a complete and well - rounded first and second - grade math education, the skills of which are essential throughout the rest of primary and secondary schooling.

Though scholars such as Matthew M. Chingos have asserted that in the grand scheme of things, funding for state tests is a miniscule portion of the total amount spent on K - 12 public education, I wonder how the cost of switching state exams will impact districts that receive disproportionately less in state aid.

Though raised in the Jewish faith and receiving a rabbinical education, Spinoza was expelled from the synagogue at Amsterdam for defending heretical opinions in 1656.

Veterans currently imprisoned are still eligible to receive their education benefit, though the benefit is restricted if the crime committed resulted in a felony conviction.

If you're funding part of your college education with student loans, you may occasionally receive statements, even though no payments are due.

Though best known for his «Sacchi» series, crafted from reconstituted parts of burlap sacks and abandoned articles of clothing, audiences will receive an equally comprehensive education on his less - familiar Catrami (tars), Muffe (molds), Gobbi (hunchbacks), Bianchi (whites), Legni (woods), Ferri (irons), Combustioni plastiche (plastic combustions), Cretti, and Cellotex works.

Even though they have received training and education in safe work practices, financial exigencies could trump caution.

In this case, your experience in the field will be your primary focus, though it is also important to focus on any additional education or training you may have received along the way.

Everyone who is a parent, as defined above (whether they are a resident or non-resident parent) has a right to participate in decisions about a child's education and receive information about the child (even though, for day - to - day purposes, the school's main contact is likely to be a parent with whom the child lives on school days).

Though these successes are formidable, there is still much to be done to ensure every child in need receives sufficient education and care, and we commend you all in sticking with us in the push for a citizen - ready America.

Home inspector Look for inspectors who go beyond state regulatory requirements (though not all states require inspectors to be licensed), receive continued education and belong to a professional organization, such as the American Society of Home Inspectors.