Sentences with phrase «what challenges your school»

No matter what challenges your school faces, in this age of heightened accountability creating and maintaining a results - focused learning environment is more important than ever.

Not exact matches

Robert Kozinets, director of MBA specialization in global retail management at York University's Schulich School of Business, says none of the challenges experienced by Target so far have been out of line with what should reasonably be expected of a brand making its first foray into international territory — certainly not a powerhouse such as Target.

More recently, we worked with Disney Pixar to bridge the disconnect between what students learn about math and science at school and tackling creative challenges in the real world with an initiative called Pixar in a Box.

What that lets us do is meet the incredible difficulty of this challenge, which is to help modernize existing schools in the U.S. with a lot of time and resources.

Plus there is also new evidence that pops up from time to time that may challenge what ever school of thought you are tyring to convey, so you do need to provide the specific proof because just saying go read some history doesn't actually cut it.

Then there are the dangerous questions that challenge the tradition itself, like why can't women teach men, why can't I teach your children in Sunday school if I'm not straight, what's this head of the household crap, why can't we have marriage equality, why is the church so myopic, and isn't it possible that the whole human race is connected and one and that there is no separation illustrated by the ancient paradigm of heaven and hell.

Marty says nothing about what this challenge might mean for theological schools, whose attention to these topics will play an important role in educating the people — pastors, denominational employees, lay leaders and the like — whom he frequently singles out as important interpreters and «brokers» of the public involvement of religious groups.

I'd challenge Mr. Latif's viewpoints and suggest that NY Muslims become a peaceful and faithful people by worshipping on their holidays irrespective of what the public school system says.

In many ways, the school chaplain or the religion teacher is doing much of what the church should be doing with young people — namely, taking them seriously, reflecting with them on their moral priorities, sometime challenging their values, offering them a greater perspective in which to deal with their pain, their hopes, their questioning.

asks us to consider what is plausible in the context of one specific school, Hope College — a context that has included conservative donors, charismatically disruptive chaplains, a professionalized faculty and the challenges of ecumenical pluralism.

Even though the creators of the National Curriculum are keen to emphasise the importance of what they call «the English literary heritage», by which they mean «authors with an enduring appeal that transcends the period in which they were writing, and who have played a significant role in the development of literature in English» [Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2007, 71), their choice of recommended authors reveals a set of post-Protestant secular assumptions which need to be challenged if Catholic culture is to flourish in Catholic schools.

Our challenge is to present better educational offerings, using what - ever tools are most efficacious, which no doubt would include public schools.

We hope that what happens at Emory over the next few years will stimulate discussion, debate and creative ideas at other graduate schools, leading them to take up these challenges in their own ways and build other educational models for preparing practical theologians.

For the average child (keeping in mind individual kids may be exceptions to these guidelines), an acceptable amount of homework per night is as follows: — Elementary school: approximately 10 minutes or so per grade level — Middle school: an hour or so — High School: 2 to 2-1/2 hours Any homework beyond these limits is no longer providing any advantage, and is probably cutting into those things that do provide advantages like adequate sleep and what we at Challenge Success call «PDF» — that is, play time, down time and familyschool: approximately 10 minutes or so per grade level — Middle school: an hour or so — High School: 2 to 2-1/2 hours Any homework beyond these limits is no longer providing any advantage, and is probably cutting into those things that do provide advantages like adequate sleep and what we at Challenge Success call «PDF» — that is, play time, down time and familyschool: an hour or so — High School: 2 to 2-1/2 hours Any homework beyond these limits is no longer providing any advantage, and is probably cutting into those things that do provide advantages like adequate sleep and what we at Challenge Success call «PDF» — that is, play time, down time and familySchool: 2 to 2-1/2 hours Any homework beyond these limits is no longer providing any advantage, and is probably cutting into those things that do provide advantages like adequate sleep and what we at Challenge Success call «PDF» — that is, play time, down time and family time.

Because one aspect of TLT of which I'm most proud is that this blog has proven to be a forum where school food providers feel as comfortable voicing their views as anyone else, and I like to think this is because I feel (and have expressed here many times) only the greatest respect for what they do and the daunting challenges they face.

With strict dietary guidelines that dictate what's on the lunch menu at Glen Ellyn's Community Consolidated School District 89, getting parents to buy lunch for their child when the selection is whole - grain pasta or broccoli with fat - free ranch dressing is proving to be a challenge.

(or a class of «behavior challenged» Middle Schoolers who could care less about taking a test) Sad that this is what education has come to in an effort to make sure that no child is «left behind»... This is the underlying issue right here ~ too much emphasis on penciling in the correct letter circle and not enough student driven cirriculum.

These screenings are usually offered to help give parents the chance to address any physical or cognitive related issues that could make school challenging for a kindergartener while also checking what the incoming group of kindergarteners already knows.

Subconsciously, this can challenge kids to try and understand what they're being told, which can increase critical thinking skills and, subsequently, school and future work success.

I can only imagine how much more challenging it can be as they get older and are eating school lunches, with no teacher reporting back about how much was consumed or making sure to send home the containers from home lunches so Mom and Dad can see what actually went into the kids» stomachs.

Every spring when I (somewhat begrudgingly) tackle the challenge of sorting out Laurel's summer schedule, I'm reminded of what a shock it was to go from the year - round reliable awesomeness of day care to an elementary school schedule, particularly since Laurel wasn't exactly receptive to frequent changes and transitions (e.g., different camps on different weeks) after said reliable awesomeness.

Through programs like Salad Bars to Schools it's like someone is saying to you, «We know you have a challenge, let us help,» rather than being critical to what you are doing.»

It was wonderful to hear feedback from school nutrition professionals on what challenges they have faced and conquered to bring breakfast - in - the - classroom to their schools and districts.

I challenge any mom of a toddler to spend a day quietly in the corner of a preschool class or on a playground at a school and ask yourself thereafter is what you see is «healthy» socializing.

What I liked most about the book is that it doesn't shy away from addressing the real - life challenges that can trip up the best - intentioned parent, whether it's the growing influence of peers as a child moves into elementary school, the «I don't need your advice» attitude of the high schooler, or the scheduling conflicts that can make healthy, communal eating seem impossible.

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But I know what intense pressure the public schools are under — it's challenging to get everything in.

I have struggled sometimes with conversations with other parents about what school is best, as my kids have moved from an amazing public elementary school to public middle school that has more challenges.

CHICAGO — In his new book, «Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why,» journalist Paul Tough investigates the challenge of educating low - income children, who now account for more than half of all public school students.

What if, instead of seeing school the way we've known it, we saw it for what many boys might dream it could be — a challenging and engaging video gWhat if, instead of seeing school the way we've known it, we saw it for what many boys might dream it could be — a challenging and engaging video gwhat many boys might dream it could be — a challenging and engaging video game?

As is true in all aspects of development, how your child feels about his skills and competence in other developmental areas (e.g., how he is doing in school) effects how he feels about himself socially, and impacts what challenges he is willing to take on.

Tested later in life, early «imaginators» had more resources to draw on when it came to coping with challenges and difficult situations, such as what to do if they forgot a book they needed for school that day.

I hear from angry parents every month who want to know why we aren't able to do here in San Francisco what they do in Berkeley; they read about school food and get the idea that Berkeley faces all the same challenges that everyone else does, so how come they are able to have grass fed beef and scratch cooked meals and we aren't?

The SNS Credential is a mark of excellence and achievement that reflects what it takes to manage school nutrition programs in today's challenging climate.

You want the school's philosophy to match what you think your child needs and you want a curriculum that will challenge your child.

While infants need nurturing from their caregivers, «what pushes middle - school students to concentrate and practice... is the unexpected experience of someone taking them seriously, believing in their abilities, and challenging them to improve themselves,» Tough writes.

The challenge requirements have been adapted from USDA school lunch guidelines and are meant to give you a simplified idea of what schools must take into consideration when developing compliant recipes.

Find out what motivates the chefs to take part in the Real School Food Challenge and what they enjoyed most about the process.

Too often we parents yammer on about what's wrong with school food but we don't have nearly enough information about the challenges faced by the people preparing it.

Tested later in life, early «imaginators» were more resourceful when it came to coping with challenges and difficult situations, such as what to do if they forgot to bring a book to school they needed that day.

If you can get a feel for what academic challenges he'll face in the upcoming school year, you can possibly tailor some summer educational opportunities around them.

Having worked with Ann for the last five years, and seeing what it takes to change school food in just one district, I am in awe and incredibly grateful for those who have taken on this challenge.

Paladino issued a challenge to the district after what he called a failer to reform low performing schools.

Q&A topics include: why the mayor and Governor Cuomo appear friendly and cooperative on pre-K when together but express different views when apart, will the city fund a single year of full day pre-K if the state does not, how many of the prospective new pre-K seats are in traditional public schools v. charter schools, what is the greatest challenge in converting existing 1/2 day pre-K sites into full day sites, how can the mayor assure that proceeds of his proposed income tax surcharge would remain dedicated solely to the pre - K / middle school program, regulatory issues around pre-K operators, how there can be space available in neighborhoods where schools are overcrowded, how many of the prospective new sites are in schools v. other locations, why the mayor is so opposed to co-locations of charter schools while seeking to co-locate new pre-K programs, the newly - announced ad campaign by charter school supporters, his views on academically screened high schools, his view on the school bus contracts, why he refused off - topic questions Friday evening despite saying on Friday morning that he would take such questions, the status of 28 charter schools expecting to open in fall 2014 in locations approved by the Bloomberg administration, his upcoming appearance on the TV series The Good Wife and his view on city employees marching in the Manhattan St. Patrick's Day Parade in uniform / with banners.

Chairman of the group, Kamel Yusif, explained that their protest was necessary due to what they describe as challenges bedeviling the school feeding programme under the governing New Patriotic...

Chairman of the group, Kamel Yusif, explained that their protest was necessary due to what they describe as challenges bedeviling the school feeding programme under the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The inner - city school in Coventry was very challenging but I survived, and really benefitted from spending the last term reflecting upon what had happened to me in the university setting.

«What would be a cause for concern is if this Bill was used by local authorities as a green light to intervene when they may not understand the challenges faced by a particular school, or may not have the capacity to offer the support needed.

Mr. Cuomo is facing particular pressure to burnish his progressive credentials: The actress and education advocate Cynthia Nixon, who is challenging him for the Democratic nomination for governor, has blasted him for what she called his «massive disinvestment» in schools and in other areas that affect black and Hispanic residents.

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 cChallenge 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 challengechallenge.