Sentences with phrase «understand by high school»

The anchor standards defined what a student should know and understand by high school graduation.

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To understand why graduation rates in computer science are so low for women, we only need to answer one question: Why do 74 % of high school girls report affinity for STEM subjects in school and yet, according to a report by the Girl Scout Research Institute, only about 20 % pursue STEM - related undergraduate degrees?

After finding a suitable dataset (High School graduation rates), I wanted to understand how attainment changes not just by ethnicity but also across the country.

By the time students finish high school they ideally should understand budgeting, credit scores and their impact, how to manage a checkbook and the right way to manage debt.

And by the way, I» m in med school now, so we will have a MK alum in the medical world to help heal all the (high) raw vegans in need of someone in medicine who understands them:) sending blessings, ox Carlin

While O'Kane said there was some evidence that concussion education could improve the percentage of athletes reporting concussions, pointing to a 2012 study [8] finding that high school athletes receiving concussion education were twice as likely to report symptoms to coaches compared with those with no education (72 % vs. 36 %), he acknowledged that a 2013 study [9](also by researchers at the University of Washington) found that many high school soccer players, despite understanding the symptoms of concussion and the potentially severe complications from playing with concussion, would continue to play despite symptoms.

By now, your high school senior has had, hopefully, a few literal and metaphorical skinned knees, and she can understand both from your words and your loving support that she will survive.

Having my superintendent and my board understanding the importance of breakfast, and promoting it, and making sure it was being implemented in my schools by each principal has really made a difference; I'm reaching a higher percentage of students than I was before.

It's my understanding that TDA's actions were successfully appealed by the Houston ISD high schools and the fines waived or reduced.

By high school, you should have a clear understanding of your child's capabilities.

Through candid interviews of parents, players, the Newcastle High athletic trainer and team doctor, equipment manufacturers, and leading concussion experts, «The Smartest Team» acknowledges the serious challenge concussions pose while showing in easy - to - understand terms how high school football programs can improve player safetyHigh athletic trainer and team doctor, equipment manufacturers, and leading concussion experts, «The Smartest Team» acknowledges the serious challenge concussions pose while showing in easy - to - understand terms how high school football programs can improve player safetyhigh school football programs can improve player safety by:

We understand smart phones provide an invaluable reference with the Internet in our palms, but ask any high school student and even they will tell you it is not acceptable to cheat by using the phone for any reason during a test or in this case a debate.

From October 2 through October 5, the North Tonawanda Common Council, spearheaded by: - Aldermen - at - Large Jeff Glatz and Bob Pecoraro, Along with partnership from: - the North Tonawanda High School led by Katie Harrington, and - Unyts Account Executive Greg Eastmer are promoting a North Tonawanda «Roll Up Your Sleeves» Challenge to all the residents of North Tonawanda to accomplish two things: - Blood Donations - Member Donor Registry These individuals understand the needs of the community and what a blood or organ donation can do to save or improve a life and desire all residents to support this challenge.

There was something for everyone on the menu: using Apple technology, developing research - based practices to teach students in the early grades, engaging students through digital instruction, understanding the new teacher evaluation system as set by state law, preventing high - risk student behaviors and how Community Learning Schools meet the needs of students and their families.

By contrast, Donovan said, the Toward High School Biology unit incorporates chemistry lessons that inform her students» understanding of biology.

The assessment materials, used to measure students» understanding of the sciences in middle and early high school, will be amplified by Naiku, a Minnesota - based company whose assessment platform reaches teachers around the country, and a Canadian consortium that includes McGill University in Montreal.

«Subsequent research aimed at understanding developmental aspects of this finding will require similarly strong commitment by local athletes, parents and high schools.»

«Given that marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug by high school students in the U.S., having a better understanding of how marijuana use affects future SC use and vice versa is essential for designing effective prevention and intervention programs.»

In a series of experiments with middle school and high school students, Blikstein is trying to understand the best ways to teach math and science by going beyond relatively primitive tools like multiple - choice tests to assess students» knowledge.

It makes this important research accessible to more than just cardiologists and radiologists - it can be understood by family, friends, non-scientists, patients, school pupils... I have friends who are going to use it in their high school classroom (great for physics teachers).

«Understanding these magma bodies are a high priority because of the hazard posed by the volcano,» said Falk Amelung, co-author and professor of geology and geophysics at the UM Rosenstiel School.

«In our model, stress conditions, such as a genetic variant or insulin resistance or a high - fat diet, lead to increased availability of the tribbles protein by as yet poorly understood mechanisms,» says Dr. Kulkarni, who is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Despite the fact that cell division (or «mitosis») has been a basic topic in high school biology classes for the past 70 years, the mechanisms by which cells conduct this critical event remain poorly understood.

Using Book Creator, students from kindergarten through high school can demonstrate their understanding of butterflies, ancient Rome, or the scientific method by creating their own iBook.

«By understanding how we can take science teachers and turn them into scientist teachers we will hopefully be able to improve the way science is taught in Australian high schools.»

The curriculum — which embeds all - purpose academic words the students will need to read high school and college textbooks in math, English, science, and history — has helped to «build a bridge toward greater understanding of what is being read by students,» says Ben Honoroff, the literacy coach for MSQI in the Department of Education.

Some of the high school texts were absolutely first - rate, and new - math - era textbooks like Mary Dolciani's «Structure and Method» series for algebra and geometry continue to be used by math teachers who understand mathematics and how it is to be taught.

Some of the answers given by students from Allerton High School, Leeds, visiting the National Theatre in October 2015, were: «Trips give me cultural and «outside» experiences that I can use in adult life»; «Meeting someone in the theatre industry may help me when I'm older by letting me understand different jobs»; «School trips highlight the skills I have that I can transfer outside of school»; and «Today everyone got involved and we were learning through doing&rSchool, Leeds, visiting the National Theatre in October 2015, were: «Trips give me cultural and «outside» experiences that I can use in adult life»; «Meeting someone in the theatre industry may help me when I'm older by letting me understand different jobs»; «School trips highlight the skills I have that I can transfer outside of school»; and «Today everyone got involved and we were learning through doing&rSchool trips highlight the skills I have that I can transfer outside of school»; and «Today everyone got involved and we were learning through doing&rschool»; and «Today everyone got involved and we were learning through doing».

Even more have converted now to Meister High Schools by creating memorandums of understanding — with over 1,300 companies in total across the schools — so that they can guarantee employment opportuSchools by creating memorandums of understanding — with over 1,300 companies in total across the schools — so that they can guarantee employment opportuschools — so that they can guarantee employment opportunities.

By participating in this activity, Moorgate Primary School were able to demonstrate a high level of understanding of the consequences of actions and how the law affects them.»

By understanding the range of jobs that adults in particular circumstances might be trying to get done, SNHU incorporated new designs into its burgeoning online program: reconfiguring wait times for financial aid advice, implementing high - touch guidance models, and launching advertising campaigns that catered to adults who were considering going back to school to better themselves or make a better life for their loved ones.

A research team led by Carnegie Mellon University's Robert Siegler found that 5th graders» understanding of fractions and division predicted high school students» knowledge of algebra and overall math achievement and that U. S. students» inadequate knowledge of fractions and division is a major source of the stagnant growth in the subject.

provide staff ongoing, high - quality job - embedded professional development (e.g., regarding subject - specific pedagogy, instruction that reflects a deeper understanding of the community served by the school or differentiated instruction) that is aligned with the school's comprehensive instructional program and designed with school staff to ensure they are equipped to facilitate effective teaching and learning and have the capacity to successfully implement school reform strategies;

Over the next few weeks, I invite you to join me and my colleagues at the Knowledge Matters Campaign as we tour schools across the country to see the many ways knowledge - building curriculum is enhancing classroom instruction — by asking students to read, write, and speak to high standards, but to do so from a wide range of topics that enrich students» understanding of the world around them — ranging from water conservation to the Revolutionary War to Renaissance architecture.

In a study funded by the Gates Foundation, Duckworth and a number of other researchers are trying to understand what predicts college persistence among graduates of several high - performing urban charter school networks: YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, Mastery Charter Schools in Philadelphia, Aspire Public Schools in California and Achievement First Schools in Connecticut.

According to research sponsored by the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) and the National School Boards Association (NSBA), they include (1) feelings of safety among staff and students; (2) supportive relationships within the school; (3) engagement and empowerment of students as valued members and resources in the school community; (4) clear rules and boundaries that are understood by all students and staff; (5) high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and (6) trust, respect, and an ethos of caring (Bryant & Kelly, 2006; Elfstrom, Vanderzee, Cuellar, Sink, & Volz, 2006; Perkins, School Boards Association (NSBA), they include (1) feelings of safety among staff and students; (2) supportive relationships within the school; (3) engagement and empowerment of students as valued members and resources in the school community; (4) clear rules and boundaries that are understood by all students and staff; (5) high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and (6) trust, respect, and an ethos of caring (Bryant & Kelly, 2006; Elfstrom, Vanderzee, Cuellar, Sink, & Volz, 2006; Perkins, school; (3) engagement and empowerment of students as valued members and resources in the school community; (4) clear rules and boundaries that are understood by all students and staff; (5) high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and (6) trust, respect, and an ethos of caring (Bryant & Kelly, 2006; Elfstrom, Vanderzee, Cuellar, Sink, & Volz, 2006; Perkins, school community; (4) clear rules and boundaries that are understood by all students and staff; (5) high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and (6) trust, respect, and an ethos of caring (Bryant & Kelly, 2006; Elfstrom, Vanderzee, Cuellar, Sink, & Volz, 2006; Perkins, 2006).

They understand and actively work to eliminate gaps in school success between different groups of students, as measured by academic achievement, high school graduation rates, and preparation for college and other postsecondary pursuits.

With a group of HGSE doctoral students, Reimers began to consider what it would take to create such a curriculum, starting by identifying the competencies high school students should have in order for them to understand and, ultimately, better the world.

One - quarter of the nation's high school students don't know the name of the ocean that separates the United States from Asia — the Pacific — and 80 percent do not know that India is the world's largest democracy, according to a 2001 study conducted by the Asia Society, a New York City - based organization that promotes an increased understanding of the countries and cultures in Asia.

This work has been guided by an unwavering belief that student learning will not increase until the quality of teaching improves, and that the quality of teaching will not improve until our school leaders develop a clear vision, understanding, and common language for high - quality teaching and learning.

Charter School Demand and Effectiveness: Understanding Boston A new report by researchers from the School Effectiveness and Inequality Initiative at M.I.T. has found that Boston charter school students continue to significantly outperform Boston Public Schools students across the middle and high school grades on theSchool Demand and Effectiveness: Understanding Boston A new report by researchers from the School Effectiveness and Inequality Initiative at M.I.T. has found that Boston charter school students continue to significantly outperform Boston Public Schools students across the middle and high school grades on theSchool Effectiveness and Inequality Initiative at M.I.T. has found that Boston charter school students continue to significantly outperform Boston Public Schools students across the middle and high school grades on theschool students continue to significantly outperform Boston Public Schools students across the middle and high school grades on theschool grades on the MCAS.

«That the Hartford Board of Education approves the conversion of the High School, Inc. to a Sheff magnet school starting with the 9th grade in 2014 - 2015 with expansion to grade 12 by 2017 - 2018; approves the creation of a new Partnership Magnet School with Capital Community College, the Capital Community College Senior Academy; authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Capital Community College regarding the creation of such new school; approves the creation of SAND as a Lighthouse School Design, with a non-profit management organization, Capital Prepatory Schools -LRB-» CPS»), managing both SAND («Capital Prepatory School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.&School, Inc. to a Sheff magnet school starting with the 9th grade in 2014 - 2015 with expansion to grade 12 by 2017 - 2018; approves the creation of a new Partnership Magnet School with Capital Community College, the Capital Community College Senior Academy; authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Capital Community College regarding the creation of such new school; approves the creation of SAND as a Lighthouse School Design, with a non-profit management organization, Capital Prepatory Schools -LRB-» CPS»), managing both SAND («Capital Prepatory School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.&school starting with the 9th grade in 2014 - 2015 with expansion to grade 12 by 2017 - 2018; approves the creation of a new Partnership Magnet School with Capital Community College, the Capital Community College Senior Academy; authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Capital Community College regarding the creation of such new school; approves the creation of SAND as a Lighthouse School Design, with a non-profit management organization, Capital Prepatory Schools -LRB-» CPS»), managing both SAND («Capital Prepatory School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.&School with Capital Community College, the Capital Community College Senior Academy; authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Capital Community College regarding the creation of such new school; approves the creation of SAND as a Lighthouse School Design, with a non-profit management organization, Capital Prepatory Schools -LRB-» CPS»), managing both SAND («Capital Prepatory School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.&school; approves the creation of SAND as a Lighthouse School Design, with a non-profit management organization, Capital Prepatory Schools -LRB-» CPS»), managing both SAND («Capital Prepatory School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.&School Design, with a non-profit management organization, Capital Prepatory Schools -LRB-» CPS»), managing both SAND («Capital Prepatory School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.Schools -LRB-» CPS»), managing both SAND («Capital Prepatory School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.&School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.&School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.Schools.»

This ASCD Study Guide is designed to enhance your understanding and application of the information contained in Aim High, Achieve More: How to Transform Urban Schools Through Fearless Leadership, an ASCD book written by Yvette Jackson and Veronica McDermott and published in August 2012.

We hope the courts will also understand the importance of the 20,000 DACA teachers in public K - 12 schools who bring a unique set of skills to the classroom and serve as role models and navigators for students — especially students of color — who consistently perform better when taught by teachers of color, leading to better attendance, fewer suspensions and higher test scores.

Students learn math from Junior Kindergarten into high school by sharing ideas and they communicate that understanding in a variety of ways (writing, speaking, drawing diagrams, etc).

I have been dismissed by many students as an out - of - touch geezer who doesn't understand how much more is demanded of high school students these days.

Responding to research from Stanford University's John W. Gardner Center linking student opinions and perceptions to their own academic outcomes, the Center for Effective Philanthropy — funded by a host of donors, including the Gates, Hewlett and Wallace foundations — created YouthTruth «to better understand from students what was and was not working in their high schools in order to give school and district leaders, as well as education funders, better information to inform improvement efforts.»

By the time our kids get to high school, they have a better understanding of the number system and can translate it more quickly to Algebra,» explained Owens, who has been working long hours on Common Core implementation for the past three years.

This ASCD Study Guide is designed to enhance your understanding and application of the information contained in Becoming a Great High School: 6 Strategies and 1 Attitude That Make a Difference, an ASCD book written by Tim R. Westerberg and published in September 2009.

Even though she now teaches in a school dominated by students from middle - class homes, Kirchner can understand the other teachers» concerns since she worked in high - poverty schools for several years.