Sentences with phrase «topics as community schools»

Deborah Meier is responding to a writing prompt in Richard Elmore's new book: I Used to Think... And Now I Think... 1 In this book, 20 leading educators, researchers, and policy analysts individually reexamine their longstanding views on such school reform topics as community schools, inclusion, the role of unions, the effectiveness of turnaround strategies, and even their faith that any single public policy can make a difference in improving schools.

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Our expert guest authors include individuals like Molly Greenberg — the community content manager for MBA@UNC, UNC Kenan - Flagler Business School's online MBA program — who offers tips on topics such as company culture.

In addition to the full schedule of sessions on farm production, marketing, business, and finance, conference - goers will have multiple opportunities to learn from nationally - known leaders on topics encompassing current political, ethical, and social issues, such as fixing school food, GMOs (genetically modified organisms), and the fast - growing CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) movement.

School violence is an opportunity to engage your teen in discussions about larger topics, such as the role of a community in episodes of school violence and factors that lead someone to act violSchool violence is an opportunity to engage your teen in discussions about larger topics, such as the role of a community in episodes of school violence and factors that lead someone to act violschool violence and factors that lead someone to act violently.

While my efforts to persuade the Board of Selectmen, the town manager, and the Rec Department director to allocate permits in a more equitable fashion, and to use their power to make sure that the programs using town - owned facilities met minimum standards for inclusiveness and safety, fell on deaf ears (we ended up being forced to use for our home games a dusty field the high school had essentially abandoned), I returned to a discussion of the «power of the venue permit» 10 years later in my 2006 book, Home Team Advantage: The Critical Role of Mothers in Youth Sports, where I suggested that one of the best ways for youth sports parents to improve the safety of privately - run sports programs in their communities was to lobby their elected officials to utilize that power to «reform youth sports by exercising public oversight over the use of taxpayer - funded fields, diamonds, tracks, pools, and courts, [and] deny permits to programs that fail to abide by a [youth sports] charter» covering such topics as background checks, and codes of conduct for coaches, players, and parents.

Trained community leaders to deliver health messages (including EBF) to families during household visits and community eventsb; created New Parents» Schools in community health centers to educate expectant parents on health topics such as breastfeedingb

On topic questions included: what defines a «community school», whether community schools are only located in low - income neighborhoods, whether there is a plan to extend universal pre-K to three year olds, how much more expensive community schools are to operate than «regular» schools, why was the UFT not at this announcement, whether academic gains are expected from community schools and how will such gains be measured, what programs are added to «regular» schools as they are converted into «community» schools, potential changes to the admissions process for specialized high schools and whether the seats announced today are new programs or new spaces.

She has served as an advocate within the community and school regarding topics such as the PFOA Water Crisis and school safety.

During the festival, professional workshops and lectures for the community and area high school and college students address topics such as acting, directing, producing, animation and filmmaking, among others.

Designed for all independent school leaders, the program covers topics such as diversity, access, equity, innovative instructional design strategies, online learning, financial sustainability, and the role of independent schools in the context of their communities.

It has published reports describing its national conferences about violence prevention which have addressed topics such as Coping with Violence in the Schools and Resilient Youth, Collaboration and Community Building.

Topics include: Believing in God Matters of Life and Death Marriage and Family Life Community Cohesion * The only religion included is Christianity as other schools study other religions *

«The focus will be to have discussions about our school, the climate, the concept of ethical responsibility, and what it means for us as a learning community,» he says, starting with topics suggested in the survey results.

The magazine covered our core concepts, such as teacher development and technology integration, and related topics like modern school designs and the many aspects of community involvement.

His work has spanned both K — 12 and higher education, covering topics such as the design of school accountability systems, teacher recruitment and retention, financial aid for college, race - conscious college admissions and the earnings impacts of community colleges.

Some of the questions the Commissioner spoke to were on topics such as the number of days of instruction, community schools, increasing the number of charter holders in the state, and rigor as it pertains to the STAAR test.

As such, HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL will provide students a comprehensive school health education that address a variety of topics such as alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating / nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence preventioAs such, HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL will provide students a comprehensive school health education that address a variety of topics such as alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating / nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence preveSCHOOL will provide students a comprehensive school health education that address a variety of topics such as alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating / nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence preveschool health education that address a variety of topics such as alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating / nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence preventioas alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating / nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence prevention.

The event, held at the Rubin Museum in Manhattan, honored five people who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to enacting positive change in education: Tanell Pendleton, an English teacher who has worked at Bronx Haven High School for eight years, and Michael Wolach, founding teacher and instructional coach at Jill Chaifetz Transfer School, both of whom have worked with Eskolta on multi-year projects on topics ranging from developing students» academic mindsets to implementing outcomes - based grading; Cristal Cruz, a graduate of Brooklyn Frontiers High School, who, after facing significant challenges during school, graduated as salutatorian, enrolled in college, and is now working at Good Shepherd Service to support students in the same way she was supported; and Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation and part of the founding team of Microsoft, who have become champions of school improvement by establishing national initiatives such as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement CommSchool for eight years, and Michael Wolach, founding teacher and instructional coach at Jill Chaifetz Transfer School, both of whom have worked with Eskolta on multi-year projects on topics ranging from developing students» academic mindsets to implementing outcomes - based grading; Cristal Cruz, a graduate of Brooklyn Frontiers High School, who, after facing significant challenges during school, graduated as salutatorian, enrolled in college, and is now working at Good Shepherd Service to support students in the same way she was supported; and Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation and part of the founding team of Microsoft, who have become champions of school improvement by establishing national initiatives such as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement CommSchool, both of whom have worked with Eskolta on multi-year projects on topics ranging from developing students» academic mindsets to implementing outcomes - based grading; Cristal Cruz, a graduate of Brooklyn Frontiers High School, who, after facing significant challenges during school, graduated as salutatorian, enrolled in college, and is now working at Good Shepherd Service to support students in the same way she was supported; and Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation and part of the founding team of Microsoft, who have become champions of school improvement by establishing national initiatives such as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement CommSchool, who, after facing significant challenges during school, graduated as salutatorian, enrolled in college, and is now working at Good Shepherd Service to support students in the same way she was supported; and Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation and part of the founding team of Microsoft, who have become champions of school improvement by establishing national initiatives such as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement Commschool, graduated as salutatorian, enrolled in college, and is now working at Good Shepherd Service to support students in the same way she was supported; and Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation and part of the founding team of Microsoft, who have become champions of school improvement by establishing national initiatives such as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement Commschool improvement by establishing national initiatives such as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement Community.

Dr. Noguera has published over 200 research and scholarly articles, monographs, research reports, and editorials on topics such as urban school reform, education policy, conditions that promote student achievement, the role of education in community development, youth violence, and race and ethnic relations in American society as well as the author of several books.

The summits will feature Principal Kevin Bennett, Associate Principal Mary Pat Cumming, and teacher Michael Elston, teacher, from the FAIR School in Minneapolis, MN, who will lead a program on Effective and Successful Models of School Leadership and will participate in a panel discussion with Chinese principals and school leaders on topics such as parent / community involvement in schools, collaborative leadership, student and teacher assessment, project based learning, and student leadeSchool in Minneapolis, MN, who will lead a program on Effective and Successful Models of School Leadership and will participate in a panel discussion with Chinese principals and school leaders on topics such as parent / community involvement in schools, collaborative leadership, student and teacher assessment, project based learning, and student leadeSchool Leadership and will participate in a panel discussion with Chinese principals and school leaders on topics such as parent / community involvement in schools, collaborative leadership, student and teacher assessment, project based learning, and student leadeschool leaders on topics such as parent / community involvement in schools, collaborative leadership, student and teacher assessment, project based learning, and student leadership.

«As emerging concepts and evolving law impact the topic of student data privacy, it is vital for school districts and communities to take part in state and national conversations as proposed laws and policies take shape,» said Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director, National School Boards AssociatioAs emerging concepts and evolving law impact the topic of student data privacy, it is vital for school districts and communities to take part in state and national conversations as proposed laws and policies take shape,» said Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director, National School Boards Associschool districts and communities to take part in state and national conversations as proposed laws and policies take shape,» said Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director, National School Boards Associatioas proposed laws and policies take shape,» said Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director, National School Boards AssociSchool Boards Association.

While the specific activities of each Network vary by community and need, their members are typically comprised of out of school time professionals, for whom they provide networking and training opportunities on topics such as:

Included in this strand are topics focused on learning strategies and processes that help students understand and demonstrate core ethical values such as respect, justice, civic virtue, citizenship, and responsibility for themselves and each other in school and in the community.

«For children in urban communities with increased class sizes and decreased funding, the tests are a way to prove that the schools are failing so they can be closed and re-opened as charter schools,» said Morna McDermott, a founding organizer of United Opt Out, which issues state - by - state guidance on the topic.

REA found that problem - based learning activities increased students» engagement in school, and gave students a sense of ownership for the topics they researched and a deeper awareness of community issues and their roles as citizens.

21st Century Community Learning Centers programs link professional development to identified, school - based goals and learning objectives and conduct joint training for both school - day and afterschool staff on relevant topics, such as how children and youth learn and develop, how to establish appropriate learning environments, and how to deliver crosscurricular content.

The teachers participated in training during the summer and continued during the school year, discussing topics such as the history and culture of schools, why the administration does certain things, how to prepare engaging instruction for teachers, how to work in professional learning communities, and how to deal with conflict.

Instructors provide schools, day care centers, and other groups in our community the opportunity to be informed of the importance of having pets spayed or neutered, as well as other topics including bite prevention, health care, animal cruelty, and general obedience training.

That latter school is also benefiting from marijuana in other ways: Thanks to $ 900,000 from the state's marijuana tax fund and $ 270,000 in county pot excise taxes to be used for «community enhancement,» CSU - Pueblo last year opened the Institute of Cannabis Research to study topics such as the impact of legalization on local economies, industrial hemp cultivation, and the efficacy of cannabidiol.

«Besides being a good summary of the massive controversy behind the scenes in the climate science research community about the causes of the past century's modest warming, Climate Change Reconsidered could make a good text book for university (and advanced senior high school classes) climate change courses as well since they do an easily understood and accurate review of the related basic science at the beginning of each of the topic - specific chapters.»

Forward Motion, Inc. (Goshen, KY) 06/2001 — Date Equine Assisted Psychotherapy / Founder / Director • Founder and director of a nonprofit focused on providing therapy to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) patients • Provide equine psychotherapy sessions to individuals, families, groups, schools, and corporate clients • Administer psychotherapy and support to a large population with child trauma and family attachment issues • Recruit, hire, and manage a staff of occupational therapists, equine specialists, and administrative personnel • Design and implement marketing strategies, community awareness programs, and special events • Responsible for P&L, budgeting, marketing, and developing a referral network • Develop collaborative and referral partnerships with Wounded Warriors, Gilda's Club, House of Ruth, Many Hurst, Boys Haven, Home of the Innocence, and Sun Rise Boys Youth Ranch • Serve as a Practicum Supervisor for University of Louisville graduate program in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy • Special Topics Instructor at University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work (Summer 2011)

Topics covered include: integrating field knowledge of play, development, and theory into the advanced play therapist's knowledge base; working with difficult situations, such as limit - setting, aggression, and parents; addressing modern work concerns like measuring progress, data accountability, and treatment planning; differentiating play therapy practice in school and community settings; and addressing complicated skills, such as theme work, group play therapy, and supervision.

In addition, she has done multiple presentations and led groups in school and community settings on a variety of topics such as, «Anxiety and Your Child,» «Developmental Red Flags,» and «Friendship Issues for Girls.»

Stephen has lectured extensively on topics related to divorce and collaborative law to such organizations as the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Hofstra University Law School, the 12 Step Divorce Recovery Group, the Women's Justice Center, the Westchester County Bar Association, the Westchester County Psychological Association, and Westchester Jewish Community Services.