Sentences with phrase «while equity gaps»

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«Across the country, states, districts, and educators are leading the way in developing innovative assessments that measure students» academic progress; promote equity by highlighting achievement gaps, especially for our traditionally underserved students; and spur improvements in teaching and learning for all our children,» stated U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. «Our proposed regulations build on President Obama's plan to strike a balance around testing, providing additional support for states and districts to develop and use better, less burdensome assessments that give a more well - rounded picture of how students and schools are doing, while providing parents, teachers, and communities with critical information about students» learning.»

While a student - centered, self - paced, mastery - based system should create opportunities to advance equity by putting all students on the path to postsecondary success, including at - risk youth, CBE done poorly and without the appropriate resources and supports could exacerbate already existing achievement gaps and inequities.

«Together, we can lead out to provide more opportunities for students, raise achievement for all while closing equity gaps, and increase avenues of communication for stakeholders.»

Carol Campbell, the principal researcher for the study, added, «While Canada is internationally recognized as valuing education and committing to both excellence and equity, there is a gap in shared knowledge about the professional learning practices that contribute to improved educational outcomes within and across Canada and in the unique and diverse contexts of each province and territory.»

While the gap between financial need and annual income can be overwhelming, there are a number of resources that are becoming more popular for retiring baby boomers, including using home equity.

While Aboriginal people in Victoria have successfully fought for important mechanisms such as the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement and Traditional Owner Settlement Act, our failure to pay reparations for stolen children or stolen wages, deliver land justice, close the gap in life expectancy or prevent overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in prison, shows we have much to do to make amends and achieve equity.