Sentences with phrase «work by educators»

«Rising graduation rates show the positive effects of strong state aid increases that are coupled with tremendous work by educators and staff,» NYSUT President Andy Pallotta said.

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Word of mouth remained a key marketing tactic, but the team worked to buttress it by urging medical professionals and educators to help to spread the word.
She and the authors of the report, «Education to Employment, Designing a System that Works,» call for countries to create the role of «integrator» — a government appointee or someone designated by a public - private partnership, to make sure employers, educators, and students are getting what they need out of the system.
Working with top consumer brands, educators, investors and governments, Red Brick delivers insights and strategic advice, supported by business consulting, research, marketing, communications and brand - development partnerships.
This edition of Gerard's autobiography comes with a very useful introduction by Michael Hodgetts, known to many readers of Faith Magazine for his work as an educator at the Maryvale Institute, as historical director at Harvington Hall and as editor of both Recusant History and of the Volumes of the Catholic Record Society.
However, in the end, the dominant influences in this campaign were anonymous: they were the people who decided to fund and promote the «equality» agenda wherever and however possible; the editors and sub-editors of influential publications who carefully manipulated the presentation of the issues so that reasoned argument always looked cold and uncaring, and above all, the educators who decided to teach social inclusion by means of a series of examinable clichés rather than do the hard work of equipping people to think for themselves (but that is for another long article...).
Of course, The Laurels and The Cedars are just two schools and much more could be said about the good work that is being done in schools across the country, about the sterling work done by Catholic home educators, and about a range of other initiatives including the steady growth of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and the projects arising out of Stratford Caldecott's two books on education: Beauty for Truth's Sake and Beauty in the Word.
Although his work penetrated more deeply into the issue of transcendence over against immanence, Altizer was joined in his quest by other scholars and particularly by the American Jewish educator Richard L. Rubenstein, who maintained that «after Auschwitz,» the title of his book on this subject, 27 it was no longer possible to entertain the idea of a Judeo - Christian God presiding over the affairs of humankind.
One was the work of a sociologist, Earl Brewer, who, with the aid of a theologian and a ministries specialist, sought by an extensive content analysis of sermons and other addresses given in a rural and an urban church to differentiate the patterns of belief and value constituting those two parishes.67 The second was the inquiry of a religious educator, C. Ellis Nelson, who departed from a curricular definition of education to envision the congregation as a «primary society» whose integral culture conditions its young and old members.68 James Dittes, the third author, described more fully the nature of the culture encountered in the local church.
And it is, as it had been a hundred years earlier, largely the work of clergy and religiously active lay educators, who find themselves opposed by church officials and some tendentious colleagues who give every sign of being intellectually cramped and authoritarian.
It has been nurtured in many ways: by research into basic issues in theological education underwritten by competitive grants offered by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.; by the work of some theological educators commissioned by the Endowment to think about these questions; and by a series of seminars and conferences convened by the ATS to discuss some of the results of this research and reflection.
A new Recycling Clinic, run by Recoup, will feature experts providing free, one - to - one recycling advice; and additionally, a 3D Print Feature will enable designers, engineers and educators to test and perfect their work with 3D modelling.
Superpowered kicks off on March 27 in San Francisco, with a family - style dinner by Gabriela Cámara at her restaurant Cala, in honor of Aileen Suzara, a cook and educator who's working with communities of color to promote vibrant, healing food cultures.
Soon enough my work became recognized by Russian Association of somnologists, Johnson's Baby brand, doctors and parental educators.
The company works with professional educators, interactive designers, writers, artists, and parents to develop step - by - step learning systems that help teach children critical reading, math, and study skills.
Informed by years of working as a midwife, doula, and childbirth educator, she is uniquely suited to instruct yoga for the childbearing year.
We are guided in our work by the pioneering insights of philosopher and educator Rudolf Steiner.
There are three premarital tests / inventories that are most commonly used by counselors, pastors, mentors, and marriage educators when working with a soon to be married couple.
By creating the BOND Conference, the CBWS team will be able to bring components of their work to people in a much larger category than «babywearing educator / manufacturer / retailer,» and I could not be more pleased!
Staff development work, educator classes and other school programs are facilitated by Certified Trainers.
Our scientists, land managers, educators, and advocates work with or are informed by many world - class research institutions in New England, including the Northeast Climate Science Center, the Northeast Regional Climate Center, Wood Hole Oceanographic Institute, many universities, and the Union of Concerned Scientists.
I built on these skills by working as a peer health educator and as a domestic violence advocate.
When I attended the BOND conference in April I was really inspired, not only by the speakers but, by all of the individual work done by all of the folks in the industry, from educators to brand reps.. This industry is making big strides to change the way people view early infant development and creating lasting bonds between caregivers and their children.
His work was detailed and is still used by many modern educators as a guide to what typical children can do (and not do) at various ages.
One of my greatest joys in my work is to be asked difficult questions by parents, educators and the media and collaborate with them until they achieve that «a-ha moment.»
Inspired by the work of infant Specialist Magda Gerber and educator Maria Montessori, Lee is offers «Discover Your Baby / Toddler» classes in the San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties.
Trained Community Health Educators and Village Development Committees (composed of local men and women) worked at community level by focusing behavior change and nutrition messaging towards household decision - makers (men and mothers - in - law) b
By the time she was three and ready to spend some time away from us each day, David was enjoying great success with his work, and I had found a dream position as a parent educator.
We offer hope to educators by providing critical professional development and work toward the creation of a system of quality early care and education for our youngest citizens.
Dr. Karp's work is translated into over 20 languages and is taught by thousands of specially trained educators in Happiest Baby classes.
The Orfalea Fund helped to bring about new standards in early childhood education, school food, and disaster readiness by doing in - depth research, taking risks to discover what works, bringing together dedicated partners to execute programs, and helping families, educators, and policy - makers raise their expectations for a healthier, more resilient community.
Besides helping out kids who skip breakfast, some educators argue that an early lunch works well for athletes and commuters, who rise before 6 a.m. and are ravenous by 10 a.m.
Bierwirth was appointed in September to his advisory role as a «distinguished educator» by state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia and began his work there on Oct. 2.
By partnering with schools and educators from throughout New York, we can teach students about the challenges we face and help them learn how to work together to solve them.»
Used around the world by science educators and parents, this felt anatomy set helps to teach kids how their body works.
Not only is the preschool teaching sector plagued by low salaries and high turnover, he says, but a recent working paper by the institute points out that «preschool educators tend not to support mathematics and science learning» in their classrooms.
The study's authors recommend that educators, administrators, and parents work to strengthen students» positive emotions and minimize negative emotions related to school subjects, for example, by helping students gain a greater sense of control over their performance.
A further understanding of cognitive development in young students, Orosco said, both by researchers and educators working with English - language learners, could ultimately lead to better reading instruction for all students, improved measurement processes and fewer students unnecessarily being placed in special education classes.
The outcomes were significant: After 15 months of working with a diabetes educator, participants on average lowered their A1C (blood sugar) levels by 67 percent and their LDL (bad) cholesterol levels by 53 percent.
Many science educators are working hard to increase pupils» awareness of the moral and ethical issues raised by science and technology.
I'm an educator by profession but I currently work overseas in logistics.
By day, I am an educator of and when I'm not working love being outdoors!
A tribute to Amm Abdu by his son Saleh Younis written in 2004: For the Man You Are Education World, connecting educators to what works.
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes The Bell Jar Study Guide has everything you need to ace Schools and Online Social Networking By Nancy Willard Most educators working with middle and high school students are aware of the
After almost a year of work undertaken by the Readiness Project — a statewide initiative (chaired by HGSE Professor Thomas Payzant) involving more than 200 educators, business leaders, and community leaders to develop a strategic blueprint for the next phase of education reform that was — the plan incorporates vast changes from K - 12 to higher education.
We believe that one of the greatest school - based factors for improving education today is empowering educators with opportunities to develop a growth mindset by working together to build skills and strategies to increase the impact of their instruction in the classroom.
Educators can work to change this attitude by taking steps to interest girls in computer science and related careers.
8 -9-At-risk youths: Working With Aggressive Youth, two - day workshop, sponsored by Boys Town, for educators, youth - care and social workers, guidance counselors, foster parents, law - enforcement officers, and psychologists, in Boys Town, Neb..
Cooking for the Classroom By Walter McKenzie Each week, the Education World Great Sites for Teaching About... page highlights Web sites to help educators work timely themes into their lessons.
If you judge schools solely by the news and peoples» perceptions, all US educators would all be working in downright awful schools.
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