Sentences with phrase «voices of teachers»

The survey contained a broad set of questions, designed to draw out the views and voices of teachers on timely and important issues in education.

Who could forget the strained voice of the teacher in Pink Floyd's «Another Brick in the Wall»?

I wasn't sick and I didn't spend the afternoon at the movies: I testified in front of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Education, bringing the often - ignored voice of teachers to the education policy table.

They share the powerful voices of teachers — many of whom grew up in poverty — to amplify the five classroom practices that permeate the culture of successful high - poverty schools: (1) caring relationships and advocacy, (2) high expectations and support, (3) commitment to equity, (4) professional accountability for learning, and (5) the courage and will to act.

TEACHERS» MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING Russ Walters to move, Daniel Perriman to second: Conference notes with deep concern that the majority of teachers report that their mental health and careers are blighted by bullying employers who fail to respect the professional voice of teachers.

As much as I would like to champion the thought of sticking to claustrophobic classrooms and chalky blackboards, abuzz with the chatter of around 50 excited minds with the dull, droning voice of a teacher in the background, I have a confession to make.

The corporate reform narrative is based on three assertions, 1) that the collective voice of teachers is unwelcome in the discussion of the direction of education, 2) that a single metric — high stakes standardized test scores — can discern effective schooling, and 3) that the marketplace and profit motive are the best way to improve schools.

«Improving education is about schools and classrooms, so it's vital that the clear and strong voices of teachers and principals guide our work, «said Secretary Duncan.

In great schools, leaders look less like CEOs and more like conductors who arrange distinct voices of teachers and students to perform a sweet melodic song.

You hear the voice of the teacher - things are well explained and events set in context so that their real significance can be understood - but the style is not too formal or didactic.

The case of Mendy Heaps is a stark reminder that at least one voice is largely missing from the debate over school food that's getting so much attention lately: the voice of teachers.

«When it comes to enhancing our schools, it is critical that the voice of our teachers is heard.»

I heard the voices of teachers, family members, old friends I'd lost touch with, and also a kind of archetypal authorial voice — perhaps a projection of my own inner voice interjecting and interpreting.

«Ahmed's exemplary leadership is ensuring that the voice of teachers in Iraq can not be ignored or silenced.»

«Senator Espaillat understands what New York schools need and will make sure the voices of teachers, parents and students are heard in Congress,» Mulgrew said.

In a statement released after the vote this afternoon, the union's president, Michael Mulgrew, praised Mr. Espaillat's record on education, and argued the Washington Heights lawmaker «understands what New York schools need and will make sure the voices of teachers, parents and students are heard in Congress.»

I tried to digest the dark converted classroom, the texture of the yoga mat, the smell of the incense, the voice of the teacher and the sight of the 10 other students.

In class, motivation often comes from the voice of a teacher encouraging us to bring full strength, attention and awareness to our postures.

Since then, it has also become a place to share ideas for integrating technology into the classroom, and most recently, to honor and promote the voices of teachers.

Richard Colvin has written for Education Next about Leading Educators and other organizations that try to increase the voice of teachers in policymaking.

Last year, DeBose took a leave from her classroom to serve as a Teacher Ambassador fellow in the U.S. Department of Education, which is also working to amplify the voices of teachers.

«Governments and employers would do well to start to listen to the voice of teachers and take seriously their concerns.»

Not that the NEA is the only group that represents the voice of teachers, but it is important to hear all perspectives and be open to all views.»

Chris Keates, general secretary of the NASUWT, said: «The NASUWT is the voice of teachers.

Former NEA president Reg Weaver cautioned that «while we can be open to alternatives, we should always oppose politically motivated, quick fixes designed to weaken the voice of teachers and the effectiveness of education employees.

One op - ed certainly will not change the world, but my opinion draws from my unique experience, and therefore I can provide new insight into an ongoing debate; I can enter the conversation with the voice of a teacher.

It means we will not only be celebrating the voice of the child being heard in classrooms in Ireland and Russia and the cross-fertilizing of thoughts and ideas by way of the imagination between our two nations, but also we will be celebrating the voice of the teacher — the Inspired Educator.

Some of them can not even see the lesson itself, they're just listening to the voice of the teacher and the students to learn something.

«The voice of teachers, through their union, was silenced in the writing of the settlement.

And last month, citing the voices of teachers across the country, Secretary Duncan gave states an extra year to get the Common Core right, before making Common Core - aligned tests count.

Teacher unions were created as a way to combine the voices of teachers so that they could better bargain with school districts and protect their own interests.

We invest in organizations and projects that elevate the voices of teachers, cultivate new teacher leaders, and foster outstanding school principals.

«At the same time, the voices of our teachers need to be heard.

I need for the voices of teachers to resound the most at that collective decision - making table and be heard the most by the politicians enacting educational law.

August 13, 2014 (Minneapolis)-- Educators 4 Excellence - MN, a teacher - led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in policy discussions, called for four key changes to Minnesota's decade - long implementation of Quality Compensation (Q Comp).

«We certainly hear the voice of our teachers,» Wirt said, «and Orange County Schools has and continues to support teachers.

A 45 - part audio podcast series, produced by NWEA, the not - for - profit creator of assessment solutions, is featuring the voices of Teachers of the Year (TOY).

July 21, 2016 (New York)-- Educators 4 Excellence - New York (E4E - New York), a teacher - led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in policy discussions, released the following statements on proposed actions for improving school climate released today by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Department of Education.

But this year, I have a new understanding of what it means to appreciate teachers and why it is so important for all of us, even those of us in the profession, to appreciate the perspectives, experiences, and voices of all teachers.

June 2, 2016 (Chicago)-- Today, Educators 4 Excellence - Chicago, an organization elevating the voices of teachers in policy discussions, released its report, The Evolution of Evaluation: A Way Forward by Teachers, for Teachers.

July 29, 2016 (New York)-- Educators 4 Excellence - New York (E4E - NY), a teacher - led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in policy discussions, praised the State Education Department's early release of statewide testing scores and participation rates as a continued move toward greater transparency for New York's education system.

While many are talking, perhaps the most important voice in the conversation, the voice of teachers themselves, has yet to be heard.

As a teacher - led organization, we strongly urge you to consider the voice of teachers in developing Illinois» ESSA plan.

October 22, 2015 (Minneapolis)-- The Minnesota chapter of Educators 4 Excellence, a teacher - led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in policy discussions, today released Re-envisioning the Teacher Preparation Experience, a new paper detailing teacher - authored recommendations for the future of teacher preparation programs and regulations.

July 22, 2016 (Chicago)-- A group of teachers from Educators 4 Excellence - Chicago, a teacher - led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in policy discussions, were selected to present ideas for improving teaching and learning this Friday at Agents for Learning, hosted by Learning Forward and the National Commission on Teaching & America's Future (NCTAF).

He sat on a panel with Wakelyn last week organized by Educators 4 Excellence (E4E), a teacher - led group that works to involve the voice of teachers in policy change.