Sentences with phrase «ultimately increase student performance»

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«Despite budget cuts and increasing emphasis on academic skills, schools are choosing to focus on improving student health, which ultimately can support improved academic performance.»

There can be an increased focus on data analysis of student performance, but, ultimately, teachers must produce the results (Stronge, 2011).

They say the performance management solution is helping them improve process consistency and transparency, comply with strict evaluation requirements, and deliver comprehensive feedback to teachers — increasing their effectiveness and ultimately improving student outcomes.

For these and other reasons, an extensive body of research suggests that small schools and small learning communities have the following significant advantages: • Increased student performance, along with a reduction in the achievement gap and dropout rate • A more positive school climate, including safer schools, more active student engagement, fewer disciplinary infractions, and less truancy • A more personalized learning environment in which students have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with both adults and peers • More opportunities for teachers to gather together in professional learning communities that enhance teaching and learning • Greater parent involvement and satisfaction • Cost - efficiency Ultimately, creating successful small learning communities and small schools at the middle level increases the chances for students to be successful in high school and beyond.

Because what works in one district may not work in every district, professional learning should be aligned and adapted to address school and system goals.25 States and school districts should work with teachers to design ongoing cycles of learning and improvement that ensure all educators can identify areas for growth and learn evidence - based strategies that will address their needs, ultimately improving their performance and increasing student achievement.26