Sentences with phrase «with strengthening the public schools»

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CDC and ASCD developed this expanded model — in collaboration with key leaders from the fields of health, public health, education, and school health — to strengthen a unified and collaborative approach designed to improve learning and health in our nation's schools.

«The truth is that New York dedicates more money per pupil to education than any other state — including over $ 25.8 billion in this year's budget,» Rich Azzopardi, a spokesman for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, said in a statement, «and we'll continue to work to strengthen our public schools and provide New York children with the education they deserve.»

Cuomo has been supportive of strengthening charter schools, putting him at odds with Democrats who back more money for traditional public schools.

We agree with Hawkins and Jones that New York needs to support, fund, and strengthen our public school system.

The research from Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Southern Denmark found that the chance of developing Type 2 diabetes was cut by between 30 and 40 per cent with just 3.5 hours of yoga and other muscle - strengthening activities along with aerobic exercise a week.

Seven years ago, Raise Your Hand Texas (RYHT), a nonprofit education advocacy organization, collaborated with the Harvard Graduate School of Education to help strengthen public education and Texas school leSchool of Education to help strengthen public education and Texas school leschool leaders.

We partner with public schools to strengthen the learning relationships between students, families, and teachers so every student succeeds.

A new report released today by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools outlines the complex maze of laws governing special education and recommends best practices charter schools can use to strengthen the recruitment of and services provided to students with disabiSchools outlines the complex maze of laws governing special education and recommends best practices charter schools can use to strengthen the recruitment of and services provided to students with disabischools can use to strengthen the recruitment of and services provided to students with disabilities.

We look forward to strengthening our entire charter law, with an eye on flexibility and a better system for funding schools, so that more children in Connecticut can have access to quality choices, like public charters, in their communities.

Most parents want to see their neighborhood public schools strengthened, with small classes and less emphasis on standardized testing.

In addition, public schools continue to strengthen services for gifted students, English language learners, and children with special needs.

NSBA is committed to equity and excellence in public education through school board governance, and with the onset of a new administration and a new Congress, will amplify the voice of 90,000 school board members across the country, to maintain and strengthen the ability of local districts and school boards to act in the best interests of students, parents, and communities.

SPEAK Students, Parents, Educators Across Knox County are collaboratively working with the community to strengthen public schools.

Two Chicago Public Schools worked closely with UChicago Impact to use new trainings and workshops designed to access vulnerability in their work and strengthen student - teacher trust.

It's time to start focusing on these students now, to stop harming more students, and to focus back on our neighborhood schools, working with their local school councils, and strengthening the core of the Chicago Public School sschool councils, and strengthening the core of the Chicago Public School sSchool system.

«Pending approval from the State Board, these grants will strengthen our efforts to turn around our lowest - performing schools and ensure that we provide all students in New Jersey with a high - quality public education.»

With 170,755 students and 556 public charter schools, Arizona's charter community is committed to student success and strengthening K - 12 education, ensuring a vibrant Arizona.

I just read all the way through a May 2012 Public Agenda report called «Community Responses to School Reform in Chicago» and was surprised by at least one of the report's recommendations for more effectively collaborating with the community in school reform: that CPS «consider re-engaging and strengthening the capacity of Local School Council (LSC) members» by «improving the way new members are educated and prepared for their role and responsibilities and by using this structure as a means to reach residents in local neighborhoods.&School Reform in Chicago» and was surprised by at least one of the report's recommendations for more effectively collaborating with the community in school reform: that CPS «consider re-engaging and strengthening the capacity of Local School Council (LSC) members» by «improving the way new members are educated and prepared for their role and responsibilities and by using this structure as a means to reach residents in local neighborhoods.&school reform: that CPS «consider re-engaging and strengthening the capacity of Local School Council (LSC) members» by «improving the way new members are educated and prepared for their role and responsibilities and by using this structure as a means to reach residents in local neighborhoods.&School Council (LSC) members» by «improving the way new members are educated and prepared for their role and responsibilities and by using this structure as a means to reach residents in local neighborhoods.»

The bill defines a «community school» as a public school that focuses on improving student learning, strengthening families, developing healthier communities, working with community partners to provide additional services to the surrounding community, and providing wrap - around support services to pupils and their families but does not include independent charter schools or charter schools that are not an instrumentality of a school district.

«NSBA applauds lawmakers for restoring local governance and working with our public education stakeholders to end the prescriptive requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act — strengthening the ability of states and local school board members to act in the best interests of students, parents, and local communities,» said Gentzel.

Among its promises are that Democrats will support free community college for all, make it easier to repay student loans, allow borrowers with student loans to discharge their debts in bankruptcy if necessary, strengthen higher education schools that serve minorities, crack down on «for - profit schools that take millions in federal financial aid,» and continue to work to improve public schools by holding teachers and schools «accountable.»

Currently CEO of Partners in School Innovation, a nonprofit dedicated to working hand - in - hand with teachers and leaders to strengthen teaching, learning and achievement in under - performing public schools and districts, Derek has led the organization to dramatic growth while improving the quality and consistency of the organization's supports to teachers and leaders.

With the reauthorization of ESEA looming, we need to make a strong case for what really matters in education: well - supported public schools that are open to all children, provide a rich, relevant curriculum, and connect to the community and parents in ways that strengthen our society.

This report was created in response to one of many questions that were raised after we released «Start with the Facts: Strengthening the Denver Public Schools Pipeline».

Center faculty affiliates Shelby Cosner and David Mayrowetz are working with UIC College of Education faculty and graduate students to strengthen math instructional practices in Chicago Public Schools» Network 10.

«I'm thrilled that we were able to work with CCSA to strengthen equal access in admissions and attendance policies for all students to attend California's charter public schools,» said Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D - Oakland).

This growth of charter schools has occurred during a period when charter public schools have been held more accountable than traditional public schools and have strengthened their performance, especially with historically underserved students.

How would you do that, and perhaps even more importantly, what will you do to help strengthen our public K through 12 schools with that advice?

In partnership with the United Way, a dozen public school districts and higher learning institutions, local museums, local medical partners, and under the leadership and guidance of the YMCA of the USA, the YMCA of Greater Rochester continues to implement innovative programming that strengthens their communities, help children to be active and make healthy food choices, develop passions for arts and sciences, and strives to close the achievement gap.

We helped Springfield Public Schools strengthen the district's aspiring leaders program by working with them to revamp their training curriculum and enhance recruitment and selection.

To fill the gap, create and strengthen alternative pathways to the classroom that allow professionals with math and science backgrounds to receive expedited accreditation to teach in public schools.

We have worked with Orange County Public Schools to strengthen their mentoring program for new principals and assistant principals, providing training in the use of our Leadership Performance Planning Worksheet tool and ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the mentoring program.

«New Leaders is serving an important role in our nation's future by strengthening school leadership in the public education system which will help ensure students are prepared with the skills needed to keep the U.S. competitive and our communities healthy,» said Chris Chadwick, president of Boeing Military Aircraft and New Leaders board member.

Participants shared success stories and discussed the challenges faced with strengthening the bonds between families, communities and their public schools.

«Public charter schools all across the nation can learn from Noble — their ability to serve students of all backgrounds along with strengthening academic potential and giving students the tools to be successful.

Together, with your support we can ensure quality of public education by promoting and strengthening charter schools throughout the State of Illinois.

However, instead of providing Connecticut's teachers, parents and public school advocates with appropriate policies that would support and strengthen public education, Tom Foley has proposed an education plan that appears to be designed by the very same corporate education reform industry groupies that are behind Malloy's ill - conceived education initiatives.

Developed by ASCD and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with key leaders from education, public health, and school health fields, the new model combines and builds on elements of the traditional coordinated school health approach and the whole child framework to strengthen a unified and collaborative approach to learning and health.

We look forward to working with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to continue to protect and strengthen our public schools and to ensure equal access to a quality public education for all students no matter their ZIP code.»

«For me... that is the problem with the movement of charter schools is that it's about fighting and dividing, not collaborating and strengthening public schools as a whole entity,» Nelson said.

We draw on the research and ideas of faculty members in Information Studies, our partner in the Graduate School, and work collaboratively with colleagues at the Semel Institute, the Luskin School of Public Affairs, the UCLA Law School, and other schools and departments to strengthen our knowledge and practice.

As a nonprofit organization, we offer resources to grow and launch great public schools, invest in organizations and leaders that will provide more students with outstanding public educational opportunities, and provide families with knowledge and tools to strengthen their role as their student's # 1 advocate.

At IDRA, she is collaboratively strengthening and creating self - renewing public schools that work for all children, valuing and empowering them along with their families and communities.

This growth in support has occurred during a period when charter schools have been held more accountable than traditional public schools and have strengthened their performance, especially with historically underserved students.

Smith - Ingram's bill should also strengthen public disclosure requirements for most private schools, she says, by requiring state reporting of academic outcomes for private schools with more than 10 voucher students.

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With an emphasis on experiential learning opportunities, Quicken Loans has created several initiatives specifically designed to strengthen STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills among students in Detroit Public Schools.