Sentences with phrase «ways for schools»

For example, education technology organizations have identified areas where increasing technology in the classroom provides efficient ways for schools to meet ESSA requirements.

Our ideal policy would go even further in this direction, but it's a good start: The federal government would maintain performance standards, but offer more ways for schools to meet them than the current regimen of tests.

The piece noted that ESSA can «serve as a catalyst» to «super-charge» new ways for schools to educate children, and highlighted the plans states must submit to the Dept. of Education by spring 2017.

In this video, partners of Every Hour Counts describe ten ways for schools and community organizations to build strong partnerships.

We hoped to find ways for schools to reverse this trend by developing healthier school environments that promote student engagement and well - being.

Place - based education (Smith, 2002) and service learning (National Commission on Service Learning, 2002) also offer ways for schools and communities to connect in meaningful, sustaining ways.

The piece noted that ESSA can «serve as a catalyst» to «super-charge» new ways for schools to educate children, and highlighted the plans states must submit to the...

And while there are already other methods which can be used for similar purposes, there is clearly concern that other changes to the code will leave open ways for schools to tilt their admissions towards high achievers.

There are three good ways for schools to take part.

The Children's Food Trust suggests ways for schools to limit sugars and increase fibre in food

Science is our middle name British Science Week offers a number of ways for schools and colleges to get involved in a national science celebration, from small - scale activities held during a lesson to all - day events that involve not just the students, but parents and the rest of the community as well.

A recent issue of The Responsive Classroom offered a list of possible ways for schools to help children who move and their classmates, including these suggestions:

So the USDA, searching for new ways for schools to use the foods, created a plum puree, which can be mixed with ground beef to create lower - fat hamburgers and with turkey to make hot dogs, a raisin barbecue sauce for chicken nuggets, and cookies with dates and almonds.

Character Lab is on the cutting edge of research and is eager to explore new ways for schools to implement character in their buildings.

«Participants learned effective ways for schools and families to work together to produce the best academic results for students.

Referrals from schools plummeted as CAST began shifting from recommending ways to provide assistive technology geared towards individual children to recommending ways for schools to rethink their curricula to address a variety of learning styles.

What are the best ways for schools to help children develop strong social - emotional skills, the key building blocks for a successful, productive life?

They aren't joking and are very seriously considering ways for schools towns villages cities counties to get around the tax cap so they can raise taxes instead of balancing their budgets.

We hoped to find ways for schools to reverse this trend by developing healthier school environments that promote student engagement and well - being.

«One of the best ways for schools to get inspired about the School Food Plan and the new cooking classes coming in September is by seeing what other schools are already doing brilliantly.

Effective ways for schools to engage their alumni include connecting with them on an intimate level, reaching them where they will be receptive, and providing value.

This is thanks in part to a new wave of educational startups that offer innovative ways for school districts and teachers to engage with technology in the classroom.

For years, Jain believed that the best way for a school to globalize was through alliances with local partners across the world instead of setting up additional campuses.

In general, school salad bars are an effective way for schools to apply new federal school lunch nutrition standards, which require that a variety of fruits and vegetables are offered to students daily.

Haley Van Dyke (Washington) and Ashley Thoms (Weber State) lead the way for a school that has won four state crowns.

It's quite simple: I serve Barilla products at home and I believe that they are a deliciously wholesome way for school meal programs to meet the USDA National School Lunch Program requirements for whole grains.

Although private groups such as the Questers and the Dole Mansion Preservation Society have advocated preservation and raised money for years, the city did not establish its Historic Preservation Commission until 1996, after the pump house was abruptly leveled to make way for a school parking lot.

Switching from contract to independent food service is also a way for schools to break the «good sales, cheap food» cycle and improve quality without increasing the price point.

It offers a great way for schools and other youth serving organizations and theaters a creative way to address bullying and to also bring awareness to the broader community.

Reserving at least 30 minutes for lunch at appropriate time, an pleasant lunch area with enough seats, having chance to wash hands before eating etc. are ways for school to demonstrate an approach based appreciation of school meals and food and promotion of health and well - being.

In general, school salad bars are an effective way for schools to apply new federal school lunch nutrition standards, which require that a variety of fruits and vegetables are offered to students daily.

This began in the 1990's as a way for the school districts to acquire needed money.

Kylie Minogue has come along way since playing a permed mechanic on Neighbours and paving the way for school camp renditions of The Loco - motion.

As well as encouraging students and staff to follow good housekeeping measures - such as turning off lights in rooms that aren't in use, making use of natural sunlight, and clearly labeling light switches - converting lighting to LED is a great way for schools to cut down their energy consumption, as LED bulbs use up to 90 % less energy than incandescent lighting (including halogen), and 60 % less than fluorescent lighting.

While there are many ways for a school or district to enhance its walkthrough procedures, reimagining the form used for collecting and sharing the information can be a valuable first step.

«Visitors to Bett can discover how bespoke finance solutions from specialist financial providers offer a flexible and affordable way for schools to progress their plans by spreading the cost of IT investments.

That being said, online programs are a very cost efficient way for schools to meet the needs of gifted children — cheaper than hiring full time staff for a small group of children

We believe that running extra-curricular computing clubs is a fantastic way for schools to take an extra step to improve the provision of digital skills and digital literacy amongst their pupils, and to work towards the aim of giving these skills as much attention as numeracy and literacy.

Based on this observation, The Centre for Economic Performance suggest that low - achieving students are more likely to be distracted by mobile phones, and so banning them could be a low cost way for schools to reduce educational inequality.

Is there a standardized way for schools to report on this?

Right now, there is no widespread, practical way for all schools to assess children's social - emotional skills and character development (SECD).

Yet as Tyack's Stanford University colleague Larry Cuban has recently argued, there are many different ways for a school to be «good.»

Removing cash collection from school proves to be an effective way for schools to save money.

There are many ways for a school to save money on energy bills.

Teachers and staff are always seeking ways for the school to give back to the community, whether by planting a community garden or helping cook meals for a local community center.

«To deliver on the promise of the White House Opportunity Agenda, we must identify and scale innovative ways for school counselors to lead college readiness efforts.»

Such is the pressure to expand, some schools have had to divert money away from essential repairs in order to create temporary classrooms, but this is not a sustainable way for schools to grow.

LEASING SAFELY Therefore, as the sector's trade association, we are committed to finding a way for schools to achieve the substantial savings from leasing while ensuring the contracts are straight forward and transparent and can not be altered by a finance company at any time during the term of the lease.

According to Matthew Lee, Managing Partner at Bishop Fleming: «At a time when schools find it increasingly difficult to squeeze an understanding of business into the crowded curriculum, «Young Enterprise» is a superb way for schools to engage their pupils with the world of work.

Share a Pencil Day is a fun, interactive way for schools and children in the UK to get involved.