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单词 proficiency
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The languages they spoke, in rank of proficiency. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z
For instance, although he can understand his mother tongue, and speak it fluently, he cannot read or write it with even modest proficiency. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z
One of the attendants was washing the sea-lion manure off the middle platform of the pool, and at least he was able to do that with a certain degree of proficiency. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z
He lived in the details and worked his magic in the context of the moment, mobilizing those forces on the ground more adroitly and with a more deft tactical proficiency than anyone else. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z
He touched her cheek lightly, finally feeling the smallest amount of proficiency. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z
The imperative to raise the general level of technical proficiency had only grown stronger as the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union grew more inflamed. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z
There are four parts: an obstacle course that assesses your physical condition, a written tactics exam, a test of weapons proficiency, and a simulated combat situation in the Block. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z
I center myself—take a deep, calming breath, reminded of the one thing I have in common with Indiana Jones besides proficiency with a whip. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z
In those days, I believed that proficiency in English and success in business were the direct result of high academic achievements and I assumed as a matter of course that Sisulu was a university graduate. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z
“By chance, have you been using any magic above your proficiency level?” asked the Town Uncle. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z
“What? But back in the old days—” “Oh, we’ve raised our standards! To pass, you must show proficiency in all twenty. Isn’t that great?” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z
Of these, four were seasoned smokers who took long, contemplative drags and occasionally demonstrated their proficiency by blowing ghostly concentric rings that hovered like halos above their bowed heads. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z
“So we set up a program to assist and improve the proficiency of aviation English.” Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z
This was owing largely to the eleven years she had spent caring for her invalid mother, which had left her with some proficiency as a nurse and an inability to face strong sunlight without blinking. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z
As with all other musical skills, there are many different levels and kinds of proficiency. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z
In 2010, high school students in Shanghai, China’s largest city, finished first in an international standardized test of math, science, and reading proficiency given to students in sixty-five nations. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z
Amid Carol’s ninja-like proficiency, it’s been easy to forget that her fierceness originates, as it often does, from a place of great misery, loss and emotional damage. ‘The Walking Dead’ Midseason Premiere: Zombie Antietam 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z
This photo opportunity was a chance to work in an atmosphere of utmost courtesy and proficiency. I Never Planned on Being a Playboy Pinup 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z
He had been a junior Maine guide and his proficiency with an ax served the group well. The ‘Cabin Porn’ Commune 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z
In time, values like proficiency, self-discipline, resourcefulness, creativity, leadership, resistance, self-empowerment, integrity, resilience, compassion, confidence and the pursuit of excellence revealed themselves in black cooks’ stories. How the Women of the Jemima Code Freed Me 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z
What saved him was his unusual proficiency at the other half of the job, holding cards. A career with 'Saturday Night Live' was in the cards 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z
But what these students are after isn’t linguistic proficiency, or even a lesson on high fashion, but rather the capacity to pronounce the names of the luxury items that will anchor their sense of self. Lessons of "Generation Wealth": In an age of excess, women lose 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z
The best chess-player in Christendom may be little more than the best player of chess; but proficiency in whist implies a capacity for success in all these more important undertakings where mind struggles with mind. Bobby Fischer, “Pawn Sacrifice,” and Movies About Geniuses 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z
Ms. Coppel works with international students at various levels of proficiency, and estimates that about 90 percent of her students are women. A Chocolate Camp for Pastry Chefs 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z
The final product looks pretty appealing, honestly, but over the course of the 15-minute video, Hilton mostly just demonstrated her lack of cooking proficiency. TV dinner: 5 of our best stories about the intersection between what we eat and what we watch 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z
“In terms of technical proficiency, on a scale of 10 he’s an 11,” Mr. Curiel said. Daniel Brush at the Museum of Arts and Design 2012-10-13T04:02:02Z
There she became a much-loved teacher, noted for her emphasis on musicality above technical proficiency and for her kindness to her pupils. Alla Sizova, Star Kirov Ballerina, Dies at 75 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z
You can admire the technical proficiency of Richards’s wave painting, but there’s more to it than that. Art Review: William Trost Richards at National Academy Museum 2013-08-15T20:21:06Z
The thing is, there is truth behind such yearning — for film as film and for technical proficiency, you know, like sharply focused images. J. Hoberman Talks About Village Voice and Film Culture 2012-01-22T03:13:03Z
When faced with a classroom full of kids with different abilities, skills and proficiencies, teachers must meet students where they are while setting high expectations for all. Motherlode Blog: One Sibling Works for B’s; One Gets Easy A’s 2013-12-05T15:20:44Z
“But the technical limitations of the tapes means that we hear more of their youthful swagger than the proficiency and creativity that would later enchant the world.” Beatles' 1962 Hamburg tapes headed to auction for $300,000 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z
Don't expect musical proficiency, just a blend of horseplay and canny reverence towards the past. New band of the day ? No 1,085: Hanni El Khatib 2011-08-16T16:35:00Z
These microscopic submissions are not merely judged for their informational content and their technical proficiency but for their visual impact. Life through a high powered lens: the Nikon Small World awards 2010-10-23T23:06:00Z
Students with special needs, limited English proficiency, or without a regular place to call home are forced to fight over limited resources in the public schools. Charter schools and disaster capitalism 2013-02-24T13:00:00Z
Twenty years ago they were as prevalent as the Adele Mini Me's are today, only there were things to say about them beyond measuring the proficiency of their voice. New band of the day (Waxahatchee No 1,513) 2013-05-15T15:31:23Z
The homework in question is typically worksheets — copying or coloring letters and numbers and name-writing practice, proficiencies that are required for some magnet school entrance “assessments.” Motherlode Blog: Should Preschoolers Have Homework? 2012-02-22T16:49:08Z
As she gained proficiency, she took a period dancing class and started attending monthly parties with others in costume. ‘Bridgerton’ Is Just the Beginning 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z
But Lennon, who knew so little about guitars that his had only four strings, recognized George's proficiency. Review of Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary 2011-10-05T14:20:00Z
"You can't fault the proficiency of Hope's performance or her clear, serviceable singing," wrote Paul Taylor in . Hope 'competent' in Webber's Oz 2011-03-02T11:09:33Z
"I've always been drawn to music heavy on feeling and emotion, as opposed to music with lots of notes and proficiency," he says. For Jesse Dee, soul never out of style 2013-09-26T15:49:01Z
They just haven’t put them in writing, preferring to couch their biases in unspoken signals about taste, technical proficiency and sociocultural seriousness. Perspective | The Oscars have always had a checklist. At least now it’s in writing. 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z
Though Romano G. admired Nova’s technical proficiency as a composer, she said she was also eager to learn how she managed to flourish creatively despite living in a conservative milieu that was hostile to change. She Brought New Sounds to Colombia. The World’s Catching Up. 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z
The overall level of technical proficiency in instrumental playing, especially on the piano, has increased steadily over time. Virtuosos Becoming a Dime a Dozen 2011-08-12T13:09:23Z
At least it shows Mr. Hortin’s nimble proficiency for stuttering, slippery movement. Review: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Nods to Balanchine 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z
“Chinese proficiency, whether spoken, oral or written, all went down, hence directly impacting the amount of audiences as well as the pool of theater practitioners,” Ms. Kuo said. In Singapore, Musical Theater That Prefers Its Own Local Flavor 2010-05-24T12:00:00Z
The townsfolk nearly grabbed their pitchforks when he gave an unimpressed “Meh” to a few of the dancers’ technical proficiency, or lack thereof. 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: First perfect 10s; Michael Sam leaves 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z
“The purpose of the flight was to maintain currency and proficiency in the aircraft. No one was injured and there was never any danger of a collision.” U.S. FAA probing runway incident involving actor Harrison Ford - media 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z
When she travels to Kolkata, India, despite a lifelong proficiency with Bengali, vendors address her in English. Jhumpa Lahiri falls in love with language again, exquisitely, by writing in Italian 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z
And in the last decade or so the growth of technical proficiency has seemed exponential. Virtuosos Becoming a Dime a Dozen 2011-08-12T13:09:23Z
No, it’s the coltish arms and legs gaining proficiency in the vocabulary of Nureyev and Baryshnikov that define “Billy Elliot’s” compelling core. Review | You’ll be happy you gave yourself a night off to watch Billy Elliot soar again 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z
Her mother, who is also retired, was the district testing coordinator for the high school proficiency assessment test in Newark. Tracey Bey, John Johnson 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z
What Manuel lacked in proficiency he made up for in earnestness and effort. Andrew Sachs, Hapless Waiter on the BBC Sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers,’ Dies at 86 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z
Dolphy practiced and studied obsessively; his fluency and proficiency rival Coltrane’s; in his years of study, he developed techniques and ideas that, when he did emerge publicly, in Hamilton’s group, were fully formed. How Eric Dolphy Deepened My Love of Jazz 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z
Mr. Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google, demonstrated Silicon Valley’s proficiency at multitasking, shuttling between Brussels, where he met with European Commission antitrust regulators, and Paris, where he opened the U.S. France, for a Moment, Becomes Focus of Digital Optimism 2011-12-11T18:21:16Z
"Professional" watches offer an illusion of proficiency, but everyone knows you choose the one that you think looks the best. Mach2 modernism 2010-07-02T11:03:00Z
Footage of him practicing Judo and playing piano reveal a middle-school proficiency. Nxivm Had a Cult Leader Made for the Internet 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z
The organisation would also like to see Bikeability – a 21st-century version of the cycling proficiency test – as part of the school curriculum. What's the worst thing about cycling? Other cyclists 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z
The multiplayer online experience is solid, with various proficiency levels to choose from. Review: `Crysis 2' is addictive FPS fun 2011-03-30T11:51:16Z
Finding the right translators was a challenge at first; Stanton says he learned that proficiency in English was “actually a secondary skill set” to empathy. Now More Than Ever, Brandon Stanton Makes People Feel Less Alone 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z
But their social resonance springs from a marvel of proficiency. ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ Review: She Can’t Handle the Truth 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z
The advance would be another step in achieving proficiency in the entire nuclear fuel cycle. Marvel Comics plans wedding for gay hero Northstar 2012-05-22T16:46:00Z
They all connected through daily jam sessions, their Louisiana roots and newfound proficiency in French. Locals love French immersion in Nova Scotia 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z
The new budget proposes about $4 billion in cuts to programs like literacy for students with disabilities and limited English proficiency, class-size reduction, and after-school and summer programs. Trump budget would abandon public education for private choice 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z
The pages of “The Gifted School” are laced with gobbledygook about “cognitive proficiency” and “the importance of multiple assessment measures.” Review | Parents will stop at nothing to get their kids into a prestigious school 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z
On the other hand, when native Spanish-speaking parents spoke predominantly Spanish, the children received a big boost in their proficiency at Spanish. Motherlode Blog: When Not to Speak Your Second Language to Your Children 2014-04-14T16:00:10Z
His spot demonstrated his proficiency with balloon sculptures; something that, in light of Colin Hanks’ recent story about him, now has added poignancy. From Beverly Hills, 90210 to Sideshow Bob's brother: the best of Luke Perry 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z
She was a quick study though, and the swift arc of her proficiency is obvious in this exhibition of over 110 watercolors and drawings. What to See Right Now in New York Art Galleries 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z
“If I were hunkered down, I would focus on reading proficiency,” he said. During self-quarantine, learn a foreign language without leaving the house 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z
Other headliners include Snow Patrol, the Vaccines and the Maccabees, who will turn up, do their thing with tedious proficiency and go blankly on their way. Why I won't be going to see the Stone Roses, by John Harris 2012-06-22T23:15:00Z
The group’s self-titled debut on Nonesuch is a model of dazzling proficiency as applied to the articulation of a mood. Critics? Choice: New CDs 2011-04-25T21:59:41Z
If anything, it's the proficiency that Islamist terrorists sometimes display which we ought to find more remarkable. Four Lions may roar, but its laughs are hollow 2010-05-10T10:09:00Z
But her complaints fell on deaf ears, as if her boss’ technical proficiency gave him a free pass when it came to inappropriate sexual conduct. American Bitch: Girls tackles the truth about sexual harassment 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z
Belfast Waterfront Bikes on screen and off, as part of the Belfast Film Festival, with screenings, performances, stalls, tours and workshops in cycling safety, proficiency and maintenance. Best cultural events for summer and autumn 2011 2011-08-05T21:44:02Z
The proficiency they display at the keyboard is thrilling to see; whatever your own hobby is, you are likely to be awed by how much better these people are at theirs. | 'They Came to Play': Alex Rotaru Chronicles the Cliburn Amateur Contest 2010-08-13T04:13:00Z
Finally, regarding the time it took Muybridge to master the process I can only say that each photographer proceeds with technical proficiency at a different pace. Eadweard Muybridge: Feet off the ground 2010-09-03T23:06:00Z
I'm all for naïve experimenting, but sometimes technical proficiency is what the doctor ordered. Tips from "The Rolling Stones" -- Seattle's premier Rolling Stones cover band, playing Capitol Hill Block Party July 22 2011-06-13T17:53:15Z
That he relayed it with such proficiency is a testament to one of his most valuable attributes: He makes rap seem easy. How Schoolboy Q took it slow and had one of the best years in rap 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z
But Lennon, who knew so little about guitars that his had only four strings, recognized George’s proficiency. Review of Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary 2011-10-17T18:00:00Z
As the album unfolds, her narrative voice flexes its literary proficiency, assigning the point of view to first-person, third-person or, often, a “you” portrayed with both sympathy and unsparing detail. Aimee Mann Traces Elegant Despair on ‘Mental Illness’ 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z
Their proficiency in German varies, as do their academic prospects. ‘Mr. Bachmann and His Class’ Review: Learning From the Best 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z
Research shows that early language learning results in better pronunciation and higher levels of proficiency, as well as cognitive benefits associated with being bilingual. Parents want elementary pupils to learn foreign languages -- but where?
I baked dozens and dozens each day, even more on weekends, gaining proficiency, to say the least. The Pecan Steps Off the Pie Plate 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z
Youn, who often apologized during the interview for how blunt she thinks she sounds in a tongue not her own, fears that her lack of English proficiency may impede her. She Never Dreamed of Acting. Now She’s an Oscar Nominee for ‘Minari.’ 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z
He also spent a lot of time working on his proficiency in the sex-and-drugs side of rock ’n’ roll. | Slash: The Guitarist Slash Prepares to Take the Stage in Los Angeles 2010-04-30T18:17:00Z
Exhibiting proficiency in musical instruments like the harp was one way for women to prove they were worthy marriage material. How the Harp Got Hip 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z
But the proficiency on display here is serious, and so is the cohesiveness of his sharp young band. Playlist: Breezes of Jazz, Country and Black Metal 2011-05-06T22:09:27Z
In “Kill Boksoon,” trained killers work for individual mercenary companies, where they are ranked based on their proficiency. ‘Kill Boksoon’ Review: It’s a Deadly Job for a Busy Single Mom 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z
As a confab of Nashville session musicians, the band had acres of bluegrass and country proficiency; more surprising was the fact that it came with a clear sound. Critics? Choice: New CDs 2010-09-05T21:33:00Z
The Swedish capital is very ordered and polite, and the Swedes' proficiency in English is, as the Irish comedian Dylan Moran puts it, "bewilderingly excellent." 2010-02-06T04:05:00Z
He achieved only enough proficiency to carry out low-level interrogations, but he became infatuated with Russian literature. D.M. Thomas, 88, Dies; His ‘White Hotel’ Was a Surprise Best Seller 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z
The differences appear to consist mainly of star power, technical proficiency and professional editing. | 'The Confession': In the Confessional Booth With Plenty to Confess 2011-03-27T22:47:12Z
For all of the Pogues' ability to provoke rowdiness, they excelled at performing ballads, laments and hymns that demanded more proficiency than that belonging to a simple bar band. Pogues, MacGowan bid a gruff, stomping farewell 2011-03-04T14:46:29Z
When Plath found a sheaf of erotic poems Hughes had written to Wevill, she registered the intense pain to her psychiatrist, but then she did something unexpected: She praised the poems for their proficiency. In New Volume of Sylvia Plath’s Letters, a Marriage Falters and Masks Fall Away 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z
Trying to gain some proficiency in chess, singing, surfing, juggling and drawing teaches him a lot about the process of acquiring new knowledge when your brain is not so flexible anymore. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z
“I kind of learned the craft” doing those films, she says, sharpening her technical proficiency and compositional eye. Perspective | With ‘Detroit,’ Kathryn Bigelow refines an aesthetic grounded in equal parts theory and reality 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z
“Phase 2 will be English proficiency and social networking,” he explains. While other countries turn Syrian refugees away, Canadians are taking them home 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z
It’s tedious, but here the dancers gradually reveal their technical proficiency. Dance Review: ‘4Chambers’ Offers an Artsy Embrace on Governors Island 2013-07-07T21:55:08Z
To order dessert now is to appreciate Strain’s proficiency with the sweet side of cooking. Review | A new chef brings the heat back to Momofuku 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z
Made purely to demonstrate its maker’s proficiency, a Gesellenstück cabinet is less a thing to put in one’s living room for holding china than a thing made to prove its cabinet-ness. Mining the Madness of Pure Logic in Stories That Dazzle and Discomfit 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z
“So You Think” rewards proficiency in multiple styles, and aspiring dancers are paying attention to this, with ballet dancers dipping into hip-hop, for example, and vice versa. Dance: Dance as Slick TV, but What About the Art Form? 2010-06-11T18:49:00Z
Like the other band members Mr. Matthewman isn’t ornate in any way, calling attention to himself through terse proficiency. Music Review: A Singer in No Rush, Deploying Her Big Gestures Carefully 2011-06-22T22:19:04Z
"This self-portrait draws you to it through its technical proficiency and expressive power," commented judge Charlotte Mullins of Art Quarterly. Prague artist wins £20,000 prize 2013-05-09T10:04:12Z
But soon she realized that the expectation of universal proficiency — and the demands of maintaining it — could breed a sort of flatness, turning dancers into execution robots. A Swiss Army Knife of a Dancer, Making a Virtue of Versatility 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z
According to the BBC, the syllabus conforms to the first level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, a scale for language-learning proficiency. The Getaway: Paths to a More Fluent Vacation 2012-07-24T23:32:26Z
Wrong guess: The Spanish proficiency test for ICE agents? Style Invitational Week 1289: Fake gnus — animal fictoids 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z
It is a masterclass in technical proficiency, making great use of the long take, where scenes average between five and eight minutes in length. My favourite Hitchcock: Under Capricorn 2012-08-14T10:02:00Z
But somehow it outdoes everything that has come before with its mix of technical proficiency, emotional stakes and Looney Tunes-style tumbles. A John Wick Action Scene, Step by Step 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z
With his strong, focused tone and top-to-bottom proficiency on the horn, he brings a robust physical presence to his playing and an onward-driving sense of purpose. Music Review: Conversation for Four, With Homeric Accents 2011-02-10T00:15:10Z
Based on the law’s annual progress requirements toward 100 percent proficiency by 2014, 69 percent of New Hampshire schools are failing. Motherlode Blog: What We Learn (or Don't) from Test Scores 2011-11-01T17:18:21Z
But it's his proficiency as a comic that's even more startling. This week's new live comedy 2013-03-30T06:00:18Z
All of those seasoned performers provide moments of pleasure, and the various narrative threads play out with polished proficiency. Review: Martin Short Kills in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z
His condition is the central fact of his existence and the source of his genius as a math savant whose proficiency with numbers makes him so valuable. Review: In ‘The Accountant,’ a Savant With Daddy Issues Has a Dark Secret 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z
It is all put across with considerable proficiency. The Bodyguard 2012-12-06T00:40:52Z
“Once you reach a certain proficiency, you have a machine that can create almost anything,” Mr. Abella said. Weekend Miser: The World Maker Faire in Queens Draws Inventors 2011-09-15T23:11:30Z
Has Synetic Theater worked its proficiency for hard-core, cold-blooded sensations into a dull groove? ‘Dr. Moreau’ delivers the blood, but not so much guts, at Synetic
To conduct a search at an airport, agents must demonstrate proficiency in performing the procedure. The TSA’s new pat-downs get too personal for some 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z
Like the play, the film is an exercise in character exaltation that comes at the expense of any sort of illumination of Lombardi’s technical proficiency. | 'Lombardi': Leadership on the Field Made Him a Legend 2010-12-10T23:30:00Z
The art tests assessed proficiency in drawing pictures and making crafts, many of which were tedious, presumably to test patience and dexterity. My 5-year-old’s elite Japanese “cram school”: Kindergarten exam prep is a mother’s test, too 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z
Whereas my achievements as a writer are relatively modest, my proficiency as a flying phobic is largely unmatched. Tony Parsons, that airport job was mine 2011-08-06T12:00:00Z
He is also a decorated war veteran—and his sainthood is indivisible from his proficiency as a killing machine. “Yellowstone,” Reviewed: Kevin Costner Rasps an Ode to Cowboy Toughness 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z
The brand added that "proficiency in English would be remarkable" -- though it is not necessary. Busch Beer paying dog $20G, plus 'benefits,' to taste Dog Brew 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z
You need to have an eighth-grade reading proficiency level to get a driver’s license, yet apparently you can be functionally illiterate and work for L.A. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z
As with others this season, Carsen succumbed to the current opera fad of showing how many members of the cast have achieved cycling proficiency. Cendrillon; Rinaldo ? review 2011-07-09T23:06:30Z
The proficiency on the bandstand shone steadily throughout the set, and yet there was a standout: Christian Sands, filling in for the band’s usual pianist, Eric Reed. Music Review: Christian McBride at Village Vanguard - Review 2011-11-30T23:30:42Z
It does require a basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, and I wondered what happens if, say, you’re hopeless at Excel spreadsheets. When the Critic Is Also the Star. And the Audience. 2020-11-15T05:00:00Z
Here again we are confronted with a work of staggering technical proficiency. Scarecrow Video recommendations for "Transformers 3" 2011-06-27T22:27:06Z
We have technical proficiency, but at the same time uninhibited creative expression. 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love New Orleans Jazz 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z
The best-known shows on the relatively unknown G4 channel are about games and technology, so the series highlights the technological proficiency of the platoon, as well as the personalities of its members. Television Still Struggles to Bring War Zones Home 2011-10-24T22:50:55Z
Its main character, played by Jennifer Garner, was in some sense Felicity with a well-worn passport, a steamer trunk of disguises and an awesome proficiency in the martial arts. Filmmaker J. J. Abrams Is a Crowd Teaser 2011-05-29T01:23:02Z
To that end, the linchpin was Ms. Halvorson, a guitarist of prickly proficiency, whose chordal accompaniment felt exactingly off-kilter, useful in its unpredictability. Music Review: Tomas Fujiwara and the Hook Up at Jazz Gallery 2010-04-30T20:54:00Z
The expanded definition includes anyone with a highly developed skill set, plus a "proficiency at the game of life." What it takes to be a 'baller' 2010-06-14T00:08:00Z
But despite — or maybe because of — his proficiency as a filmmaker, he likes to put himself at sea, with new problems to navigate. Q&A: Soderbergh on his ‘boat movie’ & the blockbuster’s fate 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z
By the age of 7, Spencer was playing drums with other children in a group called the Blisters, astounding their parents and his own with his proficiency. Jeff Tweedy, of Wilco, Records With His Son Spencer 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z
One required proficiency with a battering ram; another, performing feats of agility on horseback. ‘The Quest,’ a Hybrid Show, Mixes Reality and Role-Play 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z
I heard parts of every set, encountering an abundance of contemporary genre-blending, an overspill of smart proficiency and very little music that seems likely to stay with me. BRIC JazzFest Grooves With a Five-Hour Marathon 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z
The group’s “weirdness” — the assorted levels of proficiency, the lack of cohesion — was its strength in this comic mini-drama about misfits going crazy for music. Suzanne Farrell Ballet soars in ‘The Concert,’ stumbles in ‘Swan Lake’
I took up French rather than Mandarin classes, despite everyone’s insistence about my natural proficiency, or perhaps because of it. When my birth mother found me 2013-09-16T23:30:00Z
His bass playing was serviceable, but nowhere near the level of proficiency that otherwise held fast onstage. Review: John Scofield, Brad Mehldau and Mark Guiliana Debut as an All-Star Trio 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z
Ben thinks it takes four to five years to reach a base level of proficiency. Fit in my 40s: Tennis is no longer a languid game of gents. It’s for fitness freaks | Zoe Williams 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z
Mr. Eschenbach tailored vocal music by Dvorak and Rachmaninoff to Ms. Fleming, citing her proficiency in both Russian and Czech. For the Vienna Philharmonic, Summer Means Schönbrunn 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z
Where Sjon occasionally loses the reader is when he extols stories for their sheer existence, when he basks in their plenitude and his proficiency. An Epic From Iceland, Complete With Unicorns, Angels and a Stamp-Collecting Werewolf 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z
Sometimes, the need for sexual proficiency by a septuagenarian is not as well respected as it should be. My partner can't stay erect long enough for us to consummate our relationship 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z
But he developed a proficiency with electronics and early home-recording devices along with a love of jazz. Rudy Van Gelder, audio engineer who helped shape venerated jazz recordings, dies at 91 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z
But the forensic center model lets professionals with one set of skills gain essential insight from others with different workplace protocols and proficiencies in handling elder abuse. Can elder abuse be stopped? 2013-03-28T20:30:00Z
And maybe it’s unfair to ask that an author this skilled at invention, character and style also exhibit proficiency in philosophy and theology. On Loony Island, a Malignant Priest Strips Mental Patients of Free Will 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z
Preliminary results of the study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last year recommended establishing minimum standards for competing in triathlons, including swimming proficiency. Elmhurst woman in New York triathlon dies 2011-08-09T03:48:00Z
She is the co-author with her colleague Thomas Rainer of “Planting in a Post-Wild World,” which argues that ecologically driven landscapes require more, not less, proficiency than traditional landscapes. Perspective | A native plant guru’s radical vision for the American yard 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z
Among the study's key findings: Students in the eight schools that incorporated arts programs into their regular curricula exhibited an average 22.6% increase in math proficiency and a 12.6% improvement in reading proficiency. NAMM 2015: Turnaround study touts benefits of arts education for kids 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z
The work reveals Dragonetti’s compositional proficiency and imagination but lacks any flash of genius or profundity to elevate it beyond the quotidian. Music Review: Dusting Off the Real Dragonetti Concerto 2010-10-05T21:15:00Z
Now a “Late Show” supervising producer, Mr. Dinello said that at Second City, Mr. Colbert showed early proficiency for improvising his way through situations and for playing “a high-status idiot.” Stephen Colbert, the Late Night Hope 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z
Experts “teach” the system by labeling an initial data set; once the computer reaches basic proficiency, they let it try sorting data on its own. Opposing Views on What to Do About the Data We Create 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z
But if his talents are believed to surpass all others, he is not the only individual from past or present linked with extraordinary language proficiency. Mezzofanti's Gift: The Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Language Learners by Michael Erard – review 2013-07-28T08:00:00Z
And with loneliness, their proficiency in the area is likely a consequence of the country’s unique relationship to it. Boyfriends for rent, robots, camming: how the business of loneliness is booming 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z
The role’s technical challenges seemed not to bother her, yet even that proficiency was dramatically flattening. Swans With Glittering Technique, Aching to Break Hearts 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z
What they share is proficiency with guns, a certain swagger and a similar justification for their groups: The cartels are terrorizing us, the government isn’t protecting us and we need to fight back. Review: In ‘Cartel Land’ Documentary, Vigilantes Wage Drug Wars 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z
The music of the 1960s and 1970s that it revisits is worthy, but often these new recordings are hung up on proficiency, as if that were an end in itself. Music Review: A Journeyman Soul Singer Embraces His Audience in Word and in Deed 2011-07-27T21:53:11Z
In this example Trigger, who has a single qualification - in cycling proficiency - talks about the name of Del's baby: 95. Lovely jubbly! 2011-04-23T18:57:33Z
Staff training, she said, will be expanded to include mandatory courses on anti-racism, recognition of conscious and unconscious bias, and increasing multicultural proficiency. National Gallery of Art director responds to allegations of harassment and diversity issues at the museum 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z
There may have been a preponderance of British films there, but Britishness is certainly not a requirement: we are looking for ambition of theme, originality of vision, and proficiency of achievement. The Guardian first film award 2013: the shortlist 2013-01-21T14:07:51Z
Jolie pulls it off spectacularly: her proficiency in the action movie verities beyond reproach, while injecting enough emotion into the moodier passages to give the character some bite. Every Angelina Jolie film performance – ranked! 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z
The field is wide open for improvisers drawing connections between cultures, but they had better come with an animating purpose as well as a high standard of proficiency. New Music: Albums From Sohn, Oran Etkin and Pedro Luis Ferrer 2014-04-07T21:31:47Z
Working for Chertok, Cahn developed the almost preposterous proficiency that would later allow him to turn out 10 or 12 low-budget features a year. ‘Crime Does Not Pay: The Complete Shorts Collection’ on DVD 2012-07-20T22:24:27Z
“He never did his own printing, and his work grew in sophistication and proficiency when he brought his brother on.” The Other Mapplethorpe 2016-04-16T04:00:00Z
A notice from Xi'an Jiaotong University in September said that starting from that month it would not use English proficiency test results for graduation requirements. Private schools rethink China future after flunking growth test 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z
Her proficiency in rope systems and scaling has uniquely intersected with her career in photography. Weddings at the edge of the world 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z
The Seahawks’ proficiency on defense has been the primary instrument in the team winning five of its past six games. Leonard Williams trade sends a clear message from Seahawks’ brass 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z
After 16 months of playing, Fuller estimates her proficiency at somewhere between beginner and intermediate. Here's how seniors can avoid feelings of isolation and loneliness | Provided by ST Content Studio 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z
At one school in Northern California, 30 out of 32 students tested out in English proficiency after taking part in YCP. Edward James Olmos is teaching young Latinos how to succeed in Hollywood — and life 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z
According to estimates by consultants in India, over 100,000 students were preparing for the English language proficiency test and arranging financing to study in Canada next year. As Canada-India tensions rise, Canadian colleges seek to reassure students 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z
Hamilton makes sure that couples she works with have the necessary proficiency. Weddings at the edge of the world 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z
With the benefit of spell-check, we can lose our own spelling proficiency. What Humans Lose When AI Writes for Us 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z
Piedmont students ranked 35th in the state in math proficiency in 2017, when Hayes took over as superintendent. To improve at math, do students and teachers simply need more time? 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z
When a Marine exceeds all of the expectations for his service for missions, units, proficiency and personal conduct, he can be get an honorable discharge. Reasons for a Dishonorable Discharge 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z
Dr. Miriam Parsa, chief pediatric medical officer at the hospital, said it had a neurosurgeon who did meet the requirements, because the doctor had “proficiency in the care of pediatric patients.” State halts some pediatric intensive care admissions at Santa Barbara hospital 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z
Those aviators are being evaluated for English language skills right now, and depending on their proficiency and previous fighter jet experience, they could complete the U.S. training within three months, Lt. Ukrainian pilots could be flying F-16s in three months, Air National Guard head says 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z
But that modern system has its own limitations, relying on the resilience of cell networks and the proficiency of emergency crews across a patchwork of local agencies. Maui Evacuation Alert Shows Limits of a Warning System Dependent on Cellphones 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z
Recently, a team of researchers led by Tatsuya Amano of the University of Queensland tried to quantify the time and career costs of lower English proficiency. English May Be Science’s Native Language, but It’s Not Native to All Scientists 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z
Programs target services to people with the greatest economic or social need, such as low-income and minority populations, rural residents, and those with limited English proficiency. More than a meal: Restaurant-based programs feed seniors’ social lives 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z
“Further, we will seek to create greater access to study abroad opportunities, where students can gain language proficiency through immersive experiences.” West Virginia University recommends keeping some language classes, moving forward with axing majors 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z
Antonia Hernandez had already passed the California State Bar when she was asked in 1975 to show her proficiency in English in order to complete her naturalization as a United States citizen. Miguel Santana to head California Community Foundation after Antonia Hernández's retirement 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z
In 2018, the state infamously sent out a false warning of an incoming ballistic missile, resulting in a federal recommendation that emergency management agencies conduct regular internal drills to maintain proficiency on the tools. Maui Evacuation Alert Shows Limits of a Warning System Dependent on Cellphones 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z
Expensive private courses are beyond the possibilities of most of the population, but they are the only way to achieve proficiency without leaving the country. English May Be Science’s Native Language, but It’s Not Native to All Scientists 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z
Additionally, all pilots have their skills regularly evaluated in flight simulators to ensure proficiency. US airline pilots fight their unions to increase retirement age 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z
“That’s something we can mirror back to our educators and talk about which specific students are answering and how their identity relates to reading proficiency,” Toner said. In Seattle, test scores lag but opportunities align to help Black male students 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z
“Trying to figure out what to write in this retirement card for Es-per-anza, whoever that is,” says the man, who boasts about his Spanish proficiency. In Season 2 of 'This Fool,' Chris Estrada ramps up the crises and dark jokes 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z
“Their intonation is sensational,” she said, of her students’ proficiency in Yiddish. A Yiddish Haven Thrives in Australia 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z
To prove our English-language abilities, public universities in Brazil offer free tests that give us a proficiency score. English May Be Science’s Native Language, but It’s Not Native to All Scientists 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z
Black and Latine people and those with low English proficiency also report being less likely to receive quality contraceptive counseling that focuses on their values and preferences. Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pills Have Been Approved. Let’s Make Them Inexpensive and Easily Available 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z
On national tests, California is below the norm compared to other states: An estimated 23% of the state’s students achieve proficiency in math. California's math overhaul aims to help struggling students. But will it hurt whiz kids? 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z
New teachers were required to show proficiency in literacy education before receiving their certifications. Column: How Mississippi gamed its national reading test scores to produce 'miracle' gains 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z
When she entered the program, her goals were to help the school hit certain benchmarks — reading proficiency, graduation rates. A ‘sisterhood’ graduates with new doctorates in Indigenous-centered education 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z
And even for those with high proficiency in the language, speaking in English can be more complicated than writing and reading. English May Be Science’s Native Language, but It’s Not Native to All Scientists 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z
Many of these students have the advantage of pursuing a main career path with high entry-level pay and gaining the Spanish proficiency and intercultural knowledge that employers increasingly seek. Want to be at the top of employers’ hiring lists? Start learning Spanish 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z
The bill also proposed granting legal status based on a points system that scored immigrants according to job skills, education level, family ties and English-language proficiency. Over Decades, Congress Failed Repeatedly to Address Immigration Dysfunction 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z
More than half of city students failed state reading exams last year, and proficiency rates were even lower for Black and Latino children. We Want to Know What New York City’s Reading Overhaul Means for You 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade students are performing below basic proficiency in history, meaning they likely cannot identify simple historical concepts in primary or secondary sources. History, civics scores of U.S. students dipped amid pandemic, lack basic understanding of subjects 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z
We understand that English proficiency is required to work in an English-speaking country, but science loses talent when it dismisses people who lack the expected “excellence” just because they lack practice. English May Be Science’s Native Language, but It’s Not Native to All Scientists 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z
In 2018, 15 percent of students who reached or exceeded proficiency in U.S. history, compared to last year’s 13 percent. Students’ understanding of history and civics is worsening 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z
"It is their loss that makes it all the more important we review our safety procedures and training protocols, and ensure we are training and operating at the highest levels of safety and proficiency." US Army grounds its aircraft after recent mid-air collisions 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z
Most of the proficiencies required can be gained through further education. High demand surges for data analytics personnel | Provided by Northeastern University Seattle Campus 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z
Thirty-one percent are performing below basic proficiency in civics. History, civics scores of U.S. students dipped amid pandemic, lack basic understanding of subjects 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z
Rubinstien is a filmmaker and musician — he sings in the band Jacob the Horse — with technical proficiency in bringing creative projects to life. New podcast '*IN SYNC' celebrates the marriage of music and moving images 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z
Language models’ proficiency at writing software scripts could democratize the production of malicious code. Analysis | The AI backlash is here. It’s focused on the wrong things. 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z
She pointed to a Milken study last year that found adults 65 and older and those with limited English proficiency had the highest proportions of “below basic” health literacy. Patients can now see test results before doctors — but there are hiccups 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z
The cycling proficiency scheme has been running in schools in Northern Ireland for more than 50 years, training more than half a million pupils during that time. School cycling scheme funding axed in Northern Ireland 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z
My proficiency in all Microsoft Office tools, Google Workspace tools, and Zoom will allow me to quickly adapt to your company's needs and hit the ground running. Quiz: Did AI make this? Test your knowledge.
I am a volunteer with Reading Partners, tutoring children at elementary schools in D.C. to bring them to grade-level proficiency in English. Opinion | Don’t get hooked on phonics — or any other reading method 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z
But airlines have addressed concerns, he said, by emphasizing training and proficiency requirements, and by “putting people together with more experienced people, because experience does matter.” After airline close calls, industry highlights covid workforce disruptions 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z
And they assigned her near-perfect scores in every category, except one — language proficiency — where she was shocked to find she got none. When It Doesn’t Help to Speak the Language: The Fulbright-Hays Fellowship 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z
But schools who were planning to run cycling proficiency classes between Easter and the end of June have been told that the department can no longer afford to pay teachers to deliver the scheme. School cycling scheme funding axed in Northern Ireland 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z
She then discovered that the country ranked low for English proficiency among European nations. Perspective | The powerful weapon a group is using to arm Ukraine: English lessons 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z
They had to take a cycling proficiency course - usually taken by children. How cycling carried two sisters out of the Taliban’s reach 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z
Eager to launch his career, he left the school — now a university — before completing a set of piano proficiency exams. Tom Whitlock dies at 68; ‘Danger Zone’ lyricist helped ‘Top Gun’ soar 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z
In response to Ms. Gonzalez’s lawsuit, the department abruptly announced last month that it would only assign one point to the language proficiency criteria this year. When It Doesn’t Help to Speak the Language: The Fulbright-Hays Fellowship 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z
An email to school heads from the department, seen by BBC News NI, said that "there will be no budget available for the payment of instructors for delivering the cycling proficiency scheme". School cycling scheme funding axed in Northern Ireland 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z
Twenty-three percent scored “below” and about 24% of students either met or exceeded math proficiency. Why Seattle Schools is hinging student success on Black male achievement 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z
But Flaco’s new proficiency at hunting began to change people’s thinking about his future — rooting not for his safe return to the zoo, but for a new life of freedom. Why We Love Flaco 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z
At the “Soundwaves” opening, the artist recalled that she often felt lonely as an only child and later experienced isolation as a new resident of the United States with limited proficiency in English. Linling Lu’s paintings are like music to your eyes 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z
The goal of the awards — the domestic counterpart to the State Department’s Fulbright exchange programs — is to promote research and foreign language proficiency among aspiring teachers and professors. When It Doesn’t Help to Speak the Language: The Fulbright-Hays Fellowship 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z
Schools have until Friday 21 April to inform the department if they intend to continue to run cycling proficiency classes before the end of the 2022/23 school year. School cycling scheme funding axed in Northern Ireland 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z
For example, ESD may waive debt in cases involving a range of “personal factors,” such as limited English proficiency, physical or mental health disabilities, homelessness or education level. Thousands of WA workers may have to repay millions of dollars in pandemic benefits 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z
Chen did not say whether proficiency in Chinese would be required, although experts interviewed by China Daily said they expected China’s national tongue to be the working language aboard the station. China says will train foreign astronauts for space station 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z
And proficiency in surviving children is a must. Commentary: Now hiring! Low-profile art world family seeks personal assistant 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z
Another common issue: Parents and caregivers for whom English is not their first language say school officials and teachers are condescending because of their accents or lack of English proficiency. Clashing with a school? In WA, education ombuds can help 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z
When my English proficiency surpassed my Chinese, I started to feel guilty that my ability to communicate with them was declining. As a reporter, I'd braced myself to cover mass shootings. My first was in my own community 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z
They must submit health records, sit for an interview and are required to demonstrate proficiency at a gun range. ‘Guns are everywhere’ in Israel, occupied territories as violence spikes 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z
In predominantly Black Ward 8, the poverty rate is 30 percent and proficiency rates were 12 percent for language arts and 6 percent for math. Perspective | Making D.C.’s Ward 3 ‘an example for all the land’ 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z
The seal, established in 2014, recognizes public high school graduates who have attained an intermediate-mid proficiency in English and one or more world languages, including American Sign Language and tribal languages. Inside the movement to revitalize tribal languages in WA schools 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z
The state defines those students as ones who “demonstrate partial proficiency” and are in need of additional academic support. Maryland test results show ‘widened’ achievement gaps, especially in math 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z
The International Institute for Strategic Studies estimates that three to six weeks of training would be needed for operating crews and support staff to reach basic proficiency. A look at Leopard 2 tanks that could soon be sent to Ukraine 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z
Academic proficiency declined across the nation in both reading and math. Lower student achievement cannot be the new post-pandemic normal 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z
"For older adults in particular, that includes ensuring those with vision loss, those with hearing loss, those with low English proficiency" can participate in virtual classes, she said. Rural seniors benefit from pandemic-driven remote fitness boom 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z
According to results from the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress — an assessment taken by fourth- and eighth-graders nationwide — academic proficiency is down across the nation in both reading and math. Helping students most impacted by the pandemic | Provided by Partnership for Learning 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z
That level is above “beginning learners,” which is for students in need of substantial academic support who don’t show proficiency. Maryland test results show ‘widened’ achievement gaps, especially in math 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z
Authorities say Kim Phuong Taylor, an immigrant who won citizenship, coaxed members of the Vietnamese community in Sioux City to rope them into voting in 2020, taking advantage of their limited English proficiency. Feds announce election fraud charges against Iowa candidate’s wife 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z
“The Ukrainians have demonstrated a lot of growing proficiency in maintenance and sustainment,” she said. EXPLAINER: How armored vehicles aid Ukraine at critical time 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z
More than proficiency in other subjects, math proficiency predicts both an individual’s future earnings and a country’s economic productivity. Inside the new middle school math crisis 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z
But recent Washington state assessment data indicate much lower proficiency levels in math and reading. Helping students most impacted by the pandemic | Provided by Partnership for Learning 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z
Without this commitment, children and their families have struggled to hold schools accountable for appalling proficiency rates. America’s adult education system is broken. Here’s how experts say we can fix it 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z
Nationwide, two in three eighth graders are not reading with proficiency, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, a rigorous exam overseen by the U.S. In Memphis, the Phonics Movement Comes to High School 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z
At the same time, math and English proficiency rates on the state’s standardized tests fell to their lowest levels in five years. L.A. students’ grades are rising, but test scores are falling. Why the big disconnect? 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z
It wasn’t until 1975 that Congress expanded the Voting Rights Act to require that certain jurisdictions provide language assistance to individuals who have limited English proficiency. Racist audio leak raises a tough question: Why don't Latinos vote more in L.A.? 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z
For example, the law required the Employment Security Department to write clearer letters to claimants and set up dedicated phone lines for people with limited proficiency in English. Audit: WA can still improve experience for jobless-benefits seekers 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z
Typing proficiency sets up gamers to be efficient in the modern workplace, and competitive players approach the data they see on their screen analytically, thinking in frames per second. Esports seen as pathway to boost diversity in STEM careers 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z
Several weeks ago, Attorney General Merrick Garland asked federal agencies to take steps to protect people with limited English proficiency. Lack of Indigenous-language interpreters compounds border tragedy 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z
Baez said district officials are aware of the “disconnect” between grades and proficiency on state exams. L.A. students’ grades are rising, but test scores are falling. Why the big disconnect? 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z
Twenty-one percent of the state’s sixth-graders were proficient in math then, but the proficiency rate dropped to 18 percent on the spring of 2022 test. Maryland assessments show students are falling behind in mathematics 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z
King County Elections notes that “young people, people of color, and those with limited English proficiency are more likely to have their ballot rejected due to an issue with their signature.” Improve, don’t abandon, ballot verification 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z
Bilingual education fosters sensitivity to other people’s needs along with language proficiency and cultural competency, and I believe it has a significant impact on creating a caring society. The Magic of Bilingual Education
The agency estimates about 62% of clients, many of whom are immigrants or refugees, have limited English proficiency. How a 71-year-old immigrant in Seattle got a job — and citizenship 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z
Under the new guidelines, grades should more closely reflect state standards proficiency, allowing students to more clearly understand their progress and identify any gaps, said Baez. L.A. students’ grades are rising, but test scores are falling. Why the big disconnect? 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z
Suffice it to report, this pricy piece of tech for the PlayStation 5 makes for a perfect gift and will stun any gamer, no matter their proficiency. Gift Guide 2022 — Best in gaming gadgets and games 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z
The most recent series has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and is described as "graduating to a black belt proficiency in heartfelt melodrama and sly humour". Ralph Macchio: The Karate Kid on success in his 60s 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z
In the statistics class Sykes took that summer at Langston University, about 45 minutes outside of Oklahoma City, he spoke in French so that the professor could brush up on his proficiency in the language. Brains and brawn: Harvard transfer Jacob Sykes has bolstered UCLA's defense 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z
In 2012, for example, Ms. Fuentes and others in city government challenged a political rival’s ability to hold office based on her limited English proficiency. ‘We’re Afraid’: Town That Inspired Debunked Voter Fraud Film Braces for Election Day 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z
With varying degrees of proficiency, she had also taught herself to play the ukulele, vihuela, guitar, piano and drums. A Championship Season in Mariachi Country 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z
Nationwide, about one-third of students met proficiency standards in math and reading in 2019. Column: Those math and reading scores were horrible, but beware of the political spin 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z
Scores released this week from a statewide exam administered in the spring revealed dismally low levels of proficiency in reading and math. California Students Have Dismally Low Math and Reading Test Scores 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z
Declines in math and reading scores on the ‘nation’s report card’ were widespread, with about one in four eighth-graders achieving proficiency in math. California test scores show deep pandemic drops; 2 in 3 students don't meet math standards 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z
The standardized test scores are especially concerning given that before the pandemic experts were already sounding the alarm about high rates of students across the nation not meeting basic proficiency in reading and math. Test scores across U.S. reveal 'heartbreaking' pandemic setbacks, with math hit hard 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z
And only about one in three students met proficiency standards, a designation that means students have demonstrated competency and are on track for future success. Math Scores Fell in Nearly Every State, and Reading Dipped on National Exam 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z
As a group, English learners performed lower on language proficiency tests during the pandemic. How one small town is teaching English to kids of immigrants 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z
Yet an hour south in New Canaan, a wealthier, whiter district with a median household income of about $190,000, elementary students have almost double the math proficiency rate, at about 85 percent. How One School Is Beating the Odds in Math, the Pandemic’s Hardest-Hit Subject 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z
Doug Handy, who oversees the school system’s department of equity and cultural proficiency, said interventions such as professional development will help educators. Equity report shows major gaps in Baltimore County student achievement 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z
Across the country, only about one in four eighth-graders met standards for proficiency on the national math assessment, down from about one in three in 2019. Test scores across U.S. reveal 'heartbreaking' pandemic setbacks, with math hit hard 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z
The drops in their test scores were often more pronounced, and their climbs to proficiency are now that much more daunting. Math Scores Fell in Nearly Every State, and Reading Dipped on National Exam 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z
At the two elementary schools, proficiency jumped by nearly 30 percentage points. How one small town is teaching English to kids of immigrants 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z
Only 1% of students tested reached proficiency in math that year. With teachers in short supply, states ease job requirements 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z
And so when you talk about education, often, it is assumed that you graduated from high school and you should have a certain level of proficiency. This Black Female Engineer Broke through the Double Bind of Racism and Sexism and Directly Nurtured a Legion of STEM Leaders 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z
“This exercise is an important opportunity to bring together U.S. and Philippine capabilities and personnel to strengthen our combined readiness, proficiency and trust,” U.S. US firepower showcased in Philippine joint combat drills 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z
The base defense is playing well, particularly against the pass, which is a real concern for a Rams team that has shown little proficiency running the football. Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z
That includes communities of color, Indigenous communities, people with limited English proficiency and low-income communities. Youth crews help protect homes from wildfire thanks to state-funded training 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z
“The research is very clear that kids who enroll in kindergarten are better prepared academically and socially for school in first grade, and more likely to be reading with proficiency by third grade.” California kindergarten saw big enrollment drop during pandemic. What's happening now? 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z
But she also said she agrees with Youngkin’s call to revamp the accreditation system to provide “a more accurate flashlight” on student proficiency. Youngkin wants a better measuring stick for Va. schools. What’s his plan? 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z
Black students and students with disabilities experienced smaller drops, but had far lower proficiency rates to begin with. Oregon students’ math, reading skills plummet in wake of pandemic 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z
My language proficiencies overcome those barriers and I have tried to help people who have no idea what to do once they land here. Grifter Anna Sorokin writes letter from correctional facility calling immigration system "broken" 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z
They didn’t know whether his pass-blocking and overall proficiency in the passing game would be good enough to play all three downs, and in the third-down role if needed. Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III cleared for NFL debut vs. 49ers 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z
The alarming dip in math proficiency and smaller declines in English in the last two pandemic-disrupted school years hit students who were already behind. California kindergarten saw big enrollment drop during pandemic. What's happening now? 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z
“You can actually fall off on proficiency and increase on growth and it would look good,” he said. Youngkin wants a better measuring stick for Va. schools. What’s his plan? 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z
Portland Public Schools, the state’s largest school system, saw no change in overall elementary reading and writing proficiency from 2019 to 2022, and its elementary students’ math performance was higher this spring than in 2019. Oregon students’ math, reading skills plummet in wake of pandemic 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z
District Judge Robert Pitman struck down parts of a Texas law that forbid certain assistance for voters with disabilities and voters with limited English proficiency. Court victories deliver cautious hope for voters with disabilities 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z
Displaying newfound proficiency this season — he’s 38 of 48, most of them short to mid-range throws with a few long ones mixed in, and Tucker is still the go-to guy. Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader on a roll for unbeaten Orange 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z
But the Mandiant acquisition will add hundreds more expert threat analysts to Google’s ranks, lending even more security proficiency to shore up Google’s cloud offerings. Google now owns the firm that found SolarWinds 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z
Balow in an interview said growth and proficiency should not be lumped together because it does not adequately measure the learning loss that students are facing across Virginia. Youngkin wants a better measuring stick for Va. schools. What’s his plan? 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z
Its middle schools were another story, however, as student proficiency levels fell significantly, particularly in math. Oregon students’ math, reading skills plummet in wake of pandemic 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z
Prince George’s administrators said the school system results weren’t a complete picture of how students were fairing academically, since the state education department is reviewing how it defines reading and math proficiency. Most Prince George’s students scoring below grade level on district tests 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z
Achieving the goals would bring students much closer to proficiency in English. L.A. student test scores show deep pandemic setbacks with 72% not meeting math standards 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z
Treinen has become the prime example of the Dodgers’ proficiency at revitalizing the careers of struggling pitchers. Dodgers relievers playing games in the bullpen, saving games on the mound 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z
Griffey’s popularity and proficiency may have saved the M’s from moving in the 1990s, and he left to play for his dad’s old team in the city he grew up in. Why Seahawks fans should boo Russell Wilson on Monday night 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z
However, they said it remains unknown whether the amputation was a rare and isolated event or the foragers had “achieved an unusually high degree of proficiency in this area.” Scientists find evidence of oldest known surgery, from 31,000 years ago 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z
Consultancies like Western Overseas provide coaching for English language proficiency tests, services for course selection, visa application processing, travel and even placements for part-time work. Rural Indians join rush to study abroad as prospects dim at home 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z
The push to improve literacy comes amid widening gaps in reading proficiency between students of color and their White peers. D.C. schools roll out program to improve student reading levels 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z
Reading and math proficiency declined substantially across all grades, and the already troubling achievement gap separating White students from non-White students widened. Opinion | Student test scores plummeted during the pandemic. What can schools do? 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z
Readjust your mind-set, so you consider it a proficiency you can hone every time you get in your car. How to make the most of long solo car trips 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z
Officials noted drops in proficiency rates were most pronounced in lower grades. D.C. math, reading test scores fall to lowest levels in more than 5 years 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z
This is not the first time Japan has hit the headlines for its analogue habits - which remain a paradox given the country's proficiency at developing exciting new products. Floppy disks in Japan: Minister declares war on old-fashioned technology 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z
Black and Hispanic children have suffered worst: The literacy proficiency gap between young White students and students of color continued to widen during the second year of the pandemic, according to data released by D.C. Prince George’s, Montgomery, D.C. schools begin a new year 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z
“This is to accelerate students’ progress toward grade-level proficiency, social emotional learning and high school graduation, while providing teachers and other employees an opportunity to earn extra pay,” the district statement said. L.A. teachers union members vote to boycott extra learning day near midterm 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z
Pointing out their proficiency at stealing bases is a bit like reaching under a stack of C-notes to rummage through the change drawer. Theft on the rise: How the Dodgers became baseball's improbable men of steal 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z
The English language arts proficiency rate plunged by six percentage points for students who are at-risk, defined by the city as children who are homeless, in foster care or low income. D.C. math, reading test scores fall to lowest levels in more than 5 years 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z
Flow states are possible only for someone who has achieved some level of proficiency at a task. Introduction to Philosophy 2022-06-15T00:00:00Z
These are topics a student needs to master to show proficiency in College Algebra. College Algebra with Corequisite Support 2020-09-23T00:00:00Z
Among other things, grantees are revising curricula to offer certificates in multiple languages and trying skills assessments focused on observing educators’ competency in the classroom as opposed to only using proficiency tests. For early-childhood grantmakers, collaboration is key 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z
But getting admitted to a university has not been easy; their English isn’t strong enough and many colleges have been unwilling to waive their requirements for full proficiency. ‘Day by Day, I Realized I Have the Freedom Here’ 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z
Reading proficiency rates among Black children fell nearly eight percentage points. D.C. math, reading test scores fall to lowest levels in more than 5 years 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z
This phenomenon can be illustrated using the notion of the “learning curve” that describes how a novice grows in proficiency. Introduction to Philosophy 2022-06-15T00:00:00Z
“Law-abiding young adults have a right to bear arms and maintain proficiency in their use — rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment,” says the lawsuit, filed in U.S. California just banned marketing of guns to minors. Hunters’ groups are challenging in court 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z
The most recent of those, BA.5, has shown particular proficiency for reinfection — with the ability to target even those who survived an earlier Omicron case mere weeks before. More people are catching coronavirus a second time, heightening long COVID risk, experts say 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z
Supporters say 24 hours is enough because while police training includes everything from traffic tickets to legal matters, school employees tightly focus on firearm proficiency and active shooter response. Trained, Armed and Ready. To Teach Kindergarten. 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z
Blocked phone lines also prevented people with limited English proficiency from reaching interpreters, the audit also said. Audit outlines Oregon agency’s struggles processing unemployment claims 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z
Jones proved himself not only to be a quick study in his first pro system, but showed the coaching staff enough proficiency to ultimately supplant Newton for the starting job. Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offense 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z
To do this, he ranks the orchestra’s 10 cellists and 16 violinists in order of musical proficiency. Algebra and Trigonometry 2015-02-13T00:00:00Z
But his limited English proficiency meant many corporate doors were closed to him in the U.S. A Korean man’s shocking killing on streets of L.A. sends his daughter searching for answers 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z
Thomas broached a long list of historical figures, including the English King Henry VIII, who the ruling says worried that the advent of handguns threatened his subjects’ proficiency with the longbow. Guns and abortion: Contradictory decisions, or consistent? 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z
As part of the settlement, the University of St. Thomas is set to provide the Police Department with free training on cultural proficiency and implicit bias. Minnesota City Reaches $3.2 Million Settlement in Daunte Wright Shooting 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z
According to SPU, scammers may target businesses, people with limited English proficiency and elderly customers. Seattle Public Utilities warns scammers are impersonating employees. Here’s how to know if call is a scam 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z
A law that requires proficiency in Lithuanian for certain jobs was suspended to help the 50,000 refugees who have arrived here. Ukraine’s Highly Mobile Tech Work Force Hits the Road 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z
Road course proficiency is more important than ever in the Cup Series, which has six such circuits on its schedule this season. Right turn lane: NASCAR Next Gen car hits Sonoma road course 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z
Rail traffic controllers have completed required classroom training and knowledge assessments, Jannetta added, while 16 still require practical proficiency testing. Metro’s Silver Line extension moves closer to finish line 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z
The plan is contingent on an initial group of Ukrainian soldiers showing proficiency on it, said Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Top general details plan to train Ukrainians on rocket artillery 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z
Support for gun rights and opposition to abortion were on prominent display in the primary, along with concerns about New Mexico’s last-place employment rate and lagging student proficiency in schools. 5 Republicans vie for governor in New Mexico primary 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z
English proficiency has been improving in the country, which before the Feb. 24 Russian invasion had a population of 44 million, but Ukraine still trails some of its Eastern European peers. Ukraine may give English status of business language -prime minister 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z
Of course, I am grateful for the privileges that my adoption has afforded me: a loving family, a wonderful childhood, an American education and native English proficiency, albeit with a slight Midwestern accent. Perspective | Why I reclaimed my South Korean citizenship after losing it as a baby 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z
He built up a following based on his magnetic stage presence, the proficiency of his bands and the raw energy of his music. Ronnie Hawkins, Rockabilly Road Warrior, Is Dead at 87 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z
“Looking at growth measures is incredibly, incredibly important but we should not look at them as being the same as proficiency,” she said. Virginia Dept. of Education releases report on student achievement 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z
Sam changed the way everyone in the football world looks at punting, and his consistency and proficiency are unmatched throughout the history of our game.” Ravens veteran punter Sam Koch retires after 16 seasons 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z
That means, among other things, English composition, social sciences and intermediate foreign language proficiency for arts and sciences. Inside elite transfer admissions: From community college to U-Va. 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z
But the company only added languages if its AI systems met a certain threshold of proficiency, Caswell said. Google gets more multilingual, but will it get the nuance? 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z
Studies show such children enter school with far lower language proficiency than those raised by deaf parents, whether or not the children use spoken English or sign language in the classroom. Deaf education vote is the latest parents' rights battleground in L.A. 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z
And the grant program is expected to particularly help people of color — they are disproportionately represented among those evicted — as well as tenants with limited English proficiency and people with disabilities, the department said. $20 million HUD grant doubles size of eviction legal help 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z
Despite significant investments in public education, Washington has made little progress in increasing young students’ reading proficiency over the past two decades, according to data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Raise the bar for teaching literacy to all WA students 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z
“Virtual teamwork can’t replace face-to-face teamwork. Idea selection proficiency is only valuable if you have strong options to select from, and face-to-face teams are the best means to generate winning options.” Brainstorming on Zoom Hampers Creativity 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z
Mr. Epstein later took piano lessons, but he never achieved more than a high-school level of proficiency. Jeffrey Epstein, a Rare Cello and an Enduring Mystery 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z
“Students build proficiency with social awareness as they practice with empathizing with classmates,” states a SEL objective in the third image. Florida releases examples of rejected ‘woke math’ textbooks 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z
“Many of our participants are immigrants, so language proficiency is a problem,” Amin says. Closing the economic recovery gap for Black women | Provided by YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z
As with so much else, Johnson shares his deadcatting proficiency with former president Donald Trump, but this past week, Johnson faced something Trump has never faced: accountability. Perspective | Boris Johnson is a master of distraction. What if that stops working? 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z
The Justice Department will offer more language-accessible programs to help individuals with limited English proficiency better report crimes and access its services. Biden officials say rooting out racial inequity in government will boost U.S. economy 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z
For example, the Justice Department will offer more language-accessible programs to help individuals with limited English proficiency better report crimes and access its services. Biden administration unveils plan to root out ‘racial inequality’ in government agencies 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z
The Justice Department is improving language access to its programs to help people with limited English proficiency better report crimes. Administration unveils steps to boost racial equity in govt 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z
Beyond high school, he never had the chance to take a proficiency test in any language. The remarkable brain of a carpet cleaner who speaks 24 languages
The other star was the French pianist Hélène Grimaud, whose appearance for the evening’s centerpiece — Ravel’s reliably rapturous Piano Concerto in G — gave an astonishing show of her proficiency and poetic sensibilities. Review | Two rising stars light up the National Symphony Orchestra 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z
Initially, Ukraine cast a wide net and was willing to accept foreign volunteers with just basic proficiency in Ukrainian or English. Foreigners ready to join Ukraine’s fight must pass tougher muster 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z
A 2020 Global Skills Index report published by Coursera, a leading provider of open online courses, found that people from Russia scored highest for skill proficiency in technology and data science. As Russia sees tech brain drain, other nations hope to gain 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z
A statement on community and inclusion, approved by the board in 2018, says the school ensures “cultural intelligence and proficiency” for all community members. Ted Cruz’s Daughters Attend a Private School That Is ‘Antiracist’ 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z
Participants had short conversations with native or advanced speakers who awarded them points based on their apparent proficiencies. The remarkable brain of a carpet cleaner who speaks 24 languages
Neither teams shot free throws with anything resembling proficiency. Arkansas Upsets No. 1 Gonzaga in the Round of 16 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z
The literacy proficiency gap between young White students and students of color in the District continued to widen during the second year of the pandemic, according to data released recently by D.C. Literacy scores show widening achievement gap in D.C. during pandemic 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z
This mindset yielded returns as students and faculty acquired technological proficiency. How three Seattle youth music programs are rebounding as the pandemic wanes 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z
It also incorporates “cultural proficiency, diversity, global awareness and inclusivity into all facets” of the curriculum. Ted Cruz’s Daughters Attend a Private School That Is ‘Antiracist’ 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z
“Normally when this happens it’s to relatively smaller accounts and accounts in foreign languages, because Twitter mods don’t have as much language proficiency there,” Toler said. Twitter accounts sharing video from Ukraine are being suspended when they’re needed most 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z
It could also simplify the process for certain voters, including those with limited English proficiency, disabilities or unreliable access to transit, supporters say. New legislation could bring mobile voting to the District 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z
For example, in 2018-2019, the last school year before the pandemic, there was a 37 percentage-point proficiency gap between Black and white students in grades 3-10 on the state’s English language arts assessment. Supt. Alberto Carvalho won high marks in Miami, but can he move L.A. Unified forward? 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z
Last year, Oregon made a cryingstock of itself by ending proficiency exams for its high school graduates. Opinion | Imagine if a lemon law penalized schools for rotten educations 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z
More lightheartedly, Karen Chen pointed out that all four Asian American singles skaters on the team spoke Mandarin, at varying levels of proficiency. The Asian American Pipeline in Figure Skating 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z
With Nathan‘s proficiency on these extremely difficult elements, and the quality that goes along with that proficiency, he is easily the best in the world.” Nathan Chen on brink of elite club of US Olympic champions 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z
The Stafford Act goes further than the Civil Rights Act and bars discrimination based on “race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.” FEMA to Start Tracking Race of Disaster-Aid Applicants 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z
Miami scored 39 points in the first quarter and 30 more in the second, leaving the Lakers totally confused on that side of the court while they only flashed proficiency on the other. Lakers' furious fourth-quarter comeback falls short in 113-107 loss to Heat 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z
A few isolated high schools around the country, and even the Los Angeles Unified School District, touted guarantees of proficiency in reading, writing and problem-solving, with free retraining for graduates not meeting that standard. Opinion | Imagine if a lemon law penalized schools for rotten educations 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z
He added that overall fitness and health play a crucial role in developing proficiency in a new physical skill, too. Not everyone grew up on the slopes. Here’s what you should know to learn to ski as an adult 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z
She pointed out the 24% proficiency rate in math for 11th graders and the 46% rate for fourth graders in reading. In first assessment since the pandemic began, Washington student test scores drop significantly 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z
But they could not carry that away-from-home proficiency into the playoffs. Rams demolish overmatched Cardinals, giving Matthew Stafford his first career playoff win 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z
In Oregon, Gov. Kate Brown quietly signed a bill in July that removed all proficiency requirements in reading, writing and arithmetic for high school students to graduate. Rooftop Revelations: Lowering standards for Black teens is 'the last thing we need,' Pastor Brooks says 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z
For some groups, limited English proficiency and cultural beliefs are barriers to health communication. Medical technologies have been central to US pandemic response – but social behaviors matter too 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z
It turned up inadequately trained fingerprint and firearms examiners who had failed proficiency tests; a lack of internal controls; leadership failures within and above the agency and a culture that prioritized output over quality. Opinion | How many people were wrongly convicted because of D.C.'s dysfunctional crime lab? 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z
If you’ve ever sold a home, you know the drill: You keep a tidy house, and then you have to go somewhere while strangers tromp through the place and judge your housekeeping proficiency. The Property Line: Don’t be misled by myths about iBuyers 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z
The drop-off was most pronounced for those with limited English proficiency and the elderly. Social Security offices have been closed for most of the pandemic. That effort to protect public health has wounded some of the neediest Americans. 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z
It is meant to be used along with other standards that cover equipment and driving proficiency. Public Streets Are the Lab for Self-Driving Experiments 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z
Almost half of the preschoolers in its early learning program aren’t English speakers or have limited English proficiency. Readers have donated over $2 million to The Seattle Times Fund for Those in Need so far 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z
Centennial, with most of its students Hispanic, ranked in the bottom half of Colorado schools for grade proficiency in math and reading in the 2018-2019 school year. Federal complaints filed against Colorado, Illinois schools for holding allegedly segregated events 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z
Until devices are out in the wild, it’s hard to confirm this approach’s proficiency, but the intent checks all the right boxes. Which products should you buy if you want a Matter smart home? 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z
“Let me tell you something, if 65 percent of white children were not reaching proficiency in this city, they would burn the city down,” he said. New N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor Vows to Tackle Education Bureaucracy 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z
Almost half of those preschoolers weren’t English speakers or had limited English proficiency. When the bullying became unbearable, teen reached for help — and found a lifeline in Kent 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z
Although China has transformed itself into a power at the Summer Games — it finished second in the medal count at the Tokyo Olympics this year — its proficiency in winter team sports is less sterling. China’s Hockey Team Avoids Being Cut From Beijing Olympics 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z
“He’s proven his versatility. He’s proven his proficiency at a variety of different positions.” White Sox, Leury García finalize $16.5 million, 3-year deal 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z
It also contained information about Theranos’ proficiency testing, but didn’t mention that testing all took place on conventional machines. Elizabeth Holmes admits that she was CEO of Theranos, the company she founded 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z
More than half of 10th graders who completed testing did not meet state standards in reading in 2019, and performance in math was worse, with more than 80 percent of 11th graders failing proficiency standards. In Minneapolis Schools, White Families Are Asked to Help Do the Integrating 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z
For that reason, Florida began to require reading proficiency before students can be promoted to fourth grade. Opinion | Fixing Baltimore’s schools: A model 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z
The quest for proficiency also involved group CPR and rescue simulations, which meant chest compressions close enough to smell each other’s breath. I Hated Swimming. Then I Moved to Australia. 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z
Entries to the competition were judged on originality, composition and technical proficiency alongside the story behind the submission and its historical impact. Historic Photographer of the Year Awards 2021 winners revealed 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z
One person backed out and another failed the shooting proficiency test, leaving 10 volunteers from around the U.S. working to kill up to 10 bison. Program to kill Grand Canyon bison nets 4 animals, criticism 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z
Words and sentences are like code, experts say, and reading proficiency is built through specific skills work. This Alabama school battled pandemic reading woes with teacher support, training 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z
In the 2014-2015 school year, only half of all students were reading at or above proficiency level, according to school data provided by the district. A California charter school using ‘guided reading’ sees a big improvement in reading scores 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z
Give up your individualism and reportorial distance, give in to Australian peer pressure and embrace something American life rarely celebrates: proficiency. I Hated Swimming. Then I Moved to Australia. 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z
Only basic Hebrew is studied in East Jerusalem schools, making it difficult for Palestinians to achieve advanced proficiency. Language 'speed dating' attracts Jewish and Palestinian students in Jerusalem 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z
Rhode Island’s governor signed legislation in July to require public school students to demonstrate proficiency, as defined by districts, in civics education and do at least one civics project, starting in 2022-23. Clamorous students participate in government — by suing it 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z
The school still has a ways to go to get back to its former proficiency rates. This Alabama school battled pandemic reading woes with teacher support, training 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z
Youngkin complained that “Virginia ranks 50th in the nation in standards for kids to progress in math, reading,” but Virginia kids’ actual proficiency exceeds the national average. Opinion | Youngkin banishes Trump, but he can’t clean the stench of Trumpism 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z
A pilot reading program offered last year led to large gains in reading proficiency, district officials said. Fallen grades, stalled learning. L.A. students 'need help now,' Times analysis shows 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z
But his proficiency has received mixed reviews – being described as both a "mediocre" hiker by his own sister and skilled outdoorsman by a friend of Petito. Brian Laundrie search: Parents mum on son's Sept. 1 homecoming as they step out on long day of errands 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z
Even before the pandemic upended school, test scores in both reading and math declined for 13-year-old students, the first drop registered in a half century in testing meant to measure student proficiency over time. ‘Nation’s Report Card’ finds falling test scores, even pre-covid 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z
What's more, people with limited English proficiency face deep gaps in digital literacy. Opinion: At the FDA, a key opportunity to advance abortion justice 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z
In reality, Virginia’s 38 percent proficiency in 8th grade math topped the national 33 percent. Opinion | Youngkin banishes Trump, but he can’t clean the stench of Trumpism 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z
One key issue has been proficiency testing, a legal requirement for the lab to ensure test results are accurate. Delaying Elizabeth Holmes’ Theranos fraud trial is paying off for the defense 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z
Drivers will have to take minimum English proficiency tests and enhanced criminal record and medical checks. Greater Manchester: Taxi drivers given dress code and behaviour rules 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z
Though proficiency testing wasn’t run on the Edison devices, Rosendorff said, it had been run on the FDA-approved machines in the lab. A grueling day in Elizabeth Holmes’ trial ended with evidence that Theranos tests sucked 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z
Legally, labs are required to do proficiency testing, which is meant to ensure accurate results. Was Elizabeth Holmes like Steve Jobs? Her emails say no 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z
“One was the unwillingness of management to perform proficiency testing as required by law, I felt pressured to vouch for tests I did not have confidence in.” How Elizabeth Holmes sidelined the real scientists at Theranos 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z
Earlier this week, Wade demonstrated that proficiency tests had been performed on the FDA-approved machines. Delaying Elizabeth Holmes’ Theranos fraud trial is paying off for the defense 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z
A gigantic Brazilian flag adorns the wall in his dorm room and he’s taking advanced Portuguese classes after having tested out of the language at Stanford because of his proficiency. Stanford QB Tanner McKee eyes second win over a hometown team when he faces UCLA 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z
Unlike Wade’s attempted “gotcha” moment yesterday, this did make me reconsider how I felt about Rosendorff’s direct testimony on proficiency testing. A grueling day in Elizabeth Holmes’ trial ended with evidence that Theranos tests sucked 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z
He testified that he received no resources or support for his proficiency testing plans. Was Elizabeth Holmes like Steve Jobs? Her emails say no 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z
Despite a pandemic school year, about 30 percent or so of our districts saw some level of growth in student proficiency. What Will School Really Look Like This Fall? 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z
Because of that, normal proficiency testing wasn’t appropriate — and some of the agents in standard proficiency testing specimens weren’t right for use on Theranos devices either. Delaying Elizabeth Holmes’ Theranos fraud trial is paying off for the defense 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z
Marshall, were using “various websites” to teach science — a method that had left Holmes with the lowest science proficiency in the state. The Tragedy of America’s Rural Schools 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z
Rosendorff was testifying to plans for proficiency testing on the Edison machines when he had to leave for the day. A grueling day in Elizabeth Holmes’ trial ended with evidence that Theranos tests sucked 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z
The benefit applies to workers seeking bachelor’s or associate degrees, as well as high school completion and English as a second language proficiency certificates. Airline bookings slow amid delta variant surge, hampering industry recovery 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z
It will be a requirement for those who have been on benefits for three to four years, and who have not reached a certain level of proficiency in Danish. Denmark tells some migrants to work for benefits 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z
There is an implicit understanding that the contract will, at best, be reduced and at worst not be renewed if players don’t maintain a certain level of proficiency. The Teenagers Are Taking Over Tennis. That Might Not End Well. 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z
He wondered how long her internal pain had gone ignored by incurious teachers and a system prioritizing a rise in computational proficiency over emotional competence. ‘Normal’ isn’t good enough for kids returning to school 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z
Rosendorff could be persnickety about details; for instance, Wade kept mixing up “proficiency tests” with “precision tests,” and Rosendorff kept correcting him. A grueling day in Elizabeth Holmes’ trial ended with evidence that Theranos tests sucked 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z
To get one, they had to submit fingerprints, go through several hours of training on gun laws and gun safety, and pass a shooting proficiency test. Mixed feelings in El Paso about looser Texas gun limits 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z
Then 30, he traveled from his home in Jalalabad to Kabul, where he easily passed oral and written exams demonstrating his English proficiency. From Kabul Airport to a Houston Walmart: ‘Desperate to Get to America’ 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z
This anodyne verbiage means that “students of color” can graduate from high school without demonstrating high-school-level proficiency in reading, writing or math. Opinion | The Biden administration’s gaseous obfuscation on Afghanistan isn’t helping 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z
For each standard, they created “kid-friendly” performance scales with a series of four learning goals or steps for making progress toward proficiency. Emerging from the pandemic, districts look to expand personalized competency-based education 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z
Crucially, Wade got Rosendorff to revise his testimony about proficiency testing, which is required by law. A grueling day in Elizabeth Holmes’ trial ended with evidence that Theranos tests sucked 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z
“The partnership with Harborview is critical to ensuring that our medical personnel maintain a high level of clinical proficiency and are ready to deploy,” said Cynthia Barrigan, a director at the Army Surgeon General’s Office. Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center announces new partnership to train U.S. Army trauma doctors 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z
Gov. Kate Brown, the Oregon Democrat, signed a bill last month with little fanfare that drops the requirement that high school students prove proficiency in reading, writing or math, before graduation, a report said. Oregon governor signs bill suspending math, reading proficiency requirements for HS graduates 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z
His proficiency working in the slot drew some comparisons in style to Doug Baldwin, and his play in the preseason made it look like the Seahawks had won their gamble late in the 2019 draft. Seahawks receiver John Ursua knows this is a ‘do-or-die’ training camp for his football future 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z
Reaching Level 3, or proficiency, on a standard is cause for celebration. Emerging from the pandemic, districts look to expand personalized competency-based education 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z
Multiple special-effects experts emphasized the recent importance of developing a level of proficiency in the virtual sphere, as well as the practical one, to account for the increasing hybridization of the two disciplines. Explaining Hollywood: How to get a job in practical special effects 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z
Among them, a spokesperson says, is a "knowledge, understanding and proficiency in celestial navigation" - watching the stars. What happens to British ships when satellites don't work? 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z
The department’s official test results told a different story, indicating that 89 percent of employees passed proficiency tests after training. Hidden Costs and Flawed Training Plague the V.A.’s Huge Software Upgrade 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z
Coupled with reduced training time and a lack of American officials to assess Afghans’ proficiency, the assessment found that basic skills for Afghan aircrews and aircraft maintenance workers declined. Departure of U.S. Contractors Poses Myriad Problems for Afghan Military 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z
If we get the early grades right, if all students in regular education demonstrate proficiency by the end of third grade, many of our society’s problems will be diminished. Opinion | Maryland’s education plan is doomed to fail without a focus on early grades 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z
Instead, legislation is needed to require serious quality control, including blind proficiency testing to detect errors and enhanced oversight by independent scientists of the DFS. Opinion | Ignoring deep-seated problems at D.C.’s crime lab will cost lives and taxpayers 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z
“You need just two things if you want to do this: you need the political will to forge this kind of climate emergency progress. And then secondly, you do need technical proficiency.” The places paving the way to 100 percent renewable energy 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z
And while two-thirds of white students met state reading proficiency standards, only a third of Black students did. Floyd’s death laid bare the ‘Minnesota Paradox’ of racism 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z
With the rash of absences at center, Oshie would be needed to fill in that spot regardless of his proficiency. Oshie dutifully answers Capitals’ call as fill-in center in playoffs 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z
Unless we achieve English and math proficiency by the end of third grade, more money for career and technology training and for college will not be well spent. Opinion | Maryland’s education plan is doomed to fail without a focus on early grades 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z
Federal authorities said they plan to look closely at how mortgage servicers manage their communications with borrowers with limited English proficiency. Skipping mortgage payments? Here’s what you need to know when it’s time to resume 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z
And he guesses 9,995 of those people offer a similar response, immediately apologizing for their proficiency — or lack thereof. Golf industry hopes its pandemic boom doesn’t bust 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z
It must instead be the opportunity we seize to administer tests that accurately and fairly evaluate student knowledge and help pave the path to proficiency, and excellence. Editorial Roundup: New York 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z
An institution long known for the technical proficiency of dishes featuring suckling pig, sea urchin and lavender glazed duck will reopen with a menu free of meat and seafood. The New Menu at Eleven Madison Park Will Be Meatless 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z
“We don’t want computer proficiency to be the reason you don’t stay in business,” Anton says. Applications for the $28 billion federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund are now open to Washington restaurants 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z
Also, the bureau said it will look carefully at how mortgage servicers manage communications with borrowers with limited English proficiency. Skipping mortgage payments? Here’s what you need to know when it’s time to resume 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z
In order to apply, students must be a high school graduate and at least 18 years old, meet certain English language proficiency requirements and be in good academic and immigrant standing. Partially blind pilot plans to fly around the world, after some guidance from a Bellevue College program 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z
The measure also would require state officials to keep demographic data on permit applicants, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability and English language proficiency. Large-capacity magazines ban clears Delaware House committee 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z
This is hardly a change Iowans are clamoring for, and it would most assuredly result in decreased proficiency among young drivers. Editorial Roundup: Iowa 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z
Limited English proficiency impacts the patient-physician-system interaction by undermining communication, trust and health literacy. Our Health System is Failing Patients with Limited English 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z
For five hours, immigration officers asked about her proficiency in Danish, which she speaks fluently. They ‘Bombed My Dream’: Denmark Strips Some Syrians of Residency Status 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z
One in 10 individuals in D.C. faces limited English proficiency, and immigrant populations disproportionally bear the health and economic consequences of the pandemic. Opinion | D.C.’s lack of translation is a health issue — and a civil right issue 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z
However, the District will administer exams intended to measure the proficiency of students designated as English language learners. D.C. is granted permission to skip national standardized exams 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z
He’s going to help our defensive proficiency, which he did tonight. Kyle Kuzma's defense, and 30 points, make a difference in Lakers win 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z
State officials would be required to keep demographic data on applicants seeking purchaser cards, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, and English language proficiency. Senate Democrats seek to ram through gun-control measures 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z
“It also provides teachers information about the proficiency level, and specially designed instruction that needs to happen,” said Gallardo. Washington state seeks federal waiver to do much less K-12 standardized testing this spring 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z
List your proficiency with specific technology and programs on your resume and find a way to mention examples of technology use in your interview responses. For many older adults, there’s still work to be done | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z
Cahill also excused the next potential juror, a woman who mentioned being nervous and voiced concerns about her proficiency in the English language. Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection nears completion ahead of next week’s opening statements 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z
Another expressed concern about her English proficiency and ability to understand some technical terms. End of jury selection near for ex-cop’s trial in Floyd death 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z
Maryland: The Terps were outmatched by Alabama’s quickness and perimeter proficiency. Shackelford, Alabama roll past Maryland and into Sweet 16 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z
Her lack of English proficiency and the demands of caring for children meant that training for skilled labor was never an option for her. Asian Americans’ economic inequality is violence, too 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z
He transformed the national perception of the Saints and recalibrated locals’ expectations of offensive proficiency. Drew Brees Retires, His Focus on the Details Until the End 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z
It’s a proficiency to develop, a way to improve your confidence in the kitchen. A No-Recipe Recipe Manifesto 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z
Of course, that immediately excludes Asians with low proficiency in English, who, ironically, are likely poor, vulnerable and most in need. It's a Myth That Asian-Americans Are Doing Well in the Pandemic 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z
Mather also made disparaging comments about Latino and Japanese players on language proficiency, societal adaptability and use of translators. Agent Scott Boras hopes ex-Mariners CEO Kevin Mather’s comments bring changes to service-time issue 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z
The base salary for a Fairfax County officer is $53,969, plus a 5 percent salary step increase for certain “preferred qualifications,” including prior military or law enforcement experience, foreign language proficiency and college degrees. Bill seeks to set up fund to boost Virginia State Police pay 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z
Spanish translators were available at the entrance for patients with limited English proficiency. Pop-up clinic in West Seattle aims to vaccinate vulnerable Latino elders 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z
It may look like a fancy French dessert, but it’s blissfully forgiving and demands little baking proficiency. This easiest-ever lemon tart recipe has a mouth-puckering secret 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z
The indicators include math and english language arts proficiency rates below the district average, higher than average referral and suspension rates, below average school experience survey responses, and/or higher than average chronic absenteeism. Los Angeles school board to consider replacing officers with ‘school climate coaches’ 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z
Still, the vaccine remains inaccessible to many immigrants and refugees with limited English proficiency or limited technology skills, Tu and others said. Washington’s immigrant and refugee elders face challenges COVID-19 vaccine access 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z
But there are myriad problems and frustrations in communities across the country, and a common theme is that seniors with internet proficiency and supportive intermediaries are vastly privileged. From smartphone apps to confusing websites, vaccine sign-up is anything but simple for the elderly 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z
Among Catholics in particular, the article said, “scientific proficiency does not match their educational position.” Perspective | Five myths about Catholics 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z
Aviation experts and airline representatives acknowledge that when pilots are inactive for several months, their skills and proficiency deteriorate. Airline pilots making in-flight errors say they're 'rusty' because of pandemic 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z
Mr. Long has spent his incarceration striving to better himself through English proficiency classes and by obtaining his GED. President Trump’s full list of pardons and commutations 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z
The three-hour, multiple choice SAT measures math and English language arts proficiency. SAT doing away with optional essay, subject tests 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z
And, Dr. Meere said, it typically takes surgeons 15 to 25 operations to develop proficiency in using the robot. It’s Not Your Parents’ Hip Replacement Surgery 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z
Post-World War II population and life expectancy have increased because of the education we have accomplished and the proficiency we have in science today. Editorial Roundup: Mississippi 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z
The pilot data from 2020 showed no loss in proficiency, said Kimball Stone, American Airlines’ senior vice president of flight operations. Airline pilots making in-flight errors say they're 'rusty' because of pandemic 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z
The demanding task immediately before us presents the clearest test of governmental effectiveness and proficiency that Virginia has had in decades. Opinion | Northam — and the Democrats — face an election-year challenge in the vaccine distribution 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z
About 37.5 percent are immigrants with limited or no English proficiency. The Trump administration approved faster line speeds at chicken plants. Those facilities are more likely to have covid-19 cases. 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z
After all, they asked, wouldn't you rather have Clinton, with his paeans to social liberalism, administrative proficiency and obvious intelligence, than George H.W. Lost in the middle: Will the arrogant certainty of "centrism" destroy America? 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z
At home, Murguia concentrated on schoolwork, and on skills she would need after graduation: she learned how to build websites, improved her graphic design proficiency and studied event planning. Scarred by 2020, Gen Z looks to a COVID-free future 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z
The district ranks in the bottom half of the state in graduation rates and proficiency in math and reading. Biden selects Cardona to be next secretary of education 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z
In the most recent, pre-pandemic school data available, only 31 percent of elementary school students within the Promise Neighborhood area were scoring at proficiency in English, and only 16 percent in math. As Harlem Children’s Zone moves to export its model nationwide, other city programs offer cautionary tales 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z
Student proficiency fell the most in science, however. Elementary scores down in Salt Lake during online schooling 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z
But despite - or maybe because of - his proficiency as a filmmaker, he likes to put himself at sea, with new problems to navigate. Q&A: Soderbergh on his ‘boat movie’ & the blockbuster’s fate 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z
That day, reflecting on nearly a decade spent with the player, two things came to Brooks’s mind above all else: Westbrook’s generational proficiency and his drive. Russell Westbrook is a known quantity. The question is how he will fit with the Wizards. 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z
But researchers at NWEA, whose MAP Growth assessments are meant to measure student proficiency, caution they may be underestimating the effects on minority and economically disadvantaged groups. Study: Students falling behind in math during pandemic 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z
In an area with academic proficiency levels that are 20 to 30 points below the state average, the center’s 2017 survey tackled issues such as food insecurity and head-of-household employment skills. As Harlem Children’s Zone moves to export its model nationwide, other city programs offer cautionary tales 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z
Election administrators should be highly trained civil servants who demonstrate proficiency in running elections, using digital technologies — and making the electoral process fair, transparent and secure. How to avoid another 2020 election 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z
The general public was happy to have choreography that did not require much proficiency, but censors axed the routine after the third time they performed it. Rafaella Carrà: the Italian pop star who taught Europe the joy of sex 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z
Jackson remains as elusive as ever, but his passing proficiency has waned. Ravens Leave Loss in Rearview Mirror With Decisive Win Over Colts 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z
Cultural competency and cultural proficiency are worthy goals for students and staff. Editorial Roundup: US 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z
The jump scares are pulled off with skill and proficiency. Review: The repressed return with a vengeance in the well-acted refugee thriller 'His House' 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z
Overall, the tests show fewer than half of all students rated below proficiency, which is defined as demonstrating competency over challenging subject matter. ‘Nation’s report card’ shows declines for lowest-performing students 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z
Many school districts still test students to measure reading and math proficiency levels, but the legislative analysts concluded that those results are probably unreliable and incomparable to previous years. Remote learning fails many New Mexico students, report says 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z
This year, five experts judged entries from around the world based on originality, informational content, technical proficiency and visual impact. Perspective | See some of the beautiful winning images of this year’s Nikon Small World photography contest 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z
There are no national proficiency tests or education requirements for such positions. A flawed investigation left Jason Lively behind bars for 14 years for a fire he didn’t set. He’s not alone. 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z
If the Hokies’ run proficiency continues against the Demon Deacons’ porous run defense, it could be a long day. No. 19 Virginia Tech presents big challenge for Wake Forest 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z
Teachers developed strategies to offer “differentiated” learning, like those practiced in Gibb’s class, to students of different proficiency levels enrolled in the same course. Is it time to stop segregating kids by ability in middle school math? 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z
That was good enough to play football, but not necessarily to graduate in Texas, where students were required to pass a three-part proficiency test. At Jack Yates High School, sports — not study — was seen as the ticket out 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z
Top issues: Government-paid full-course school meals and a unified curriculum from age 3 to grade 12 toward proficiency in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, inalienable rights, Ten Commandments, differential equations, calculus, quantum mechanics and dark matter. Many candidates say students should not come back to campus right away 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z
Clinics, research labs and engineering firms will benefit from the problem-solving ability, resilience and cultural proficiency of a diverse workforce. How to Narrow Achievement Gaps for Underrepresented Students 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z
That leaves no reported measures of student performance such as math and reading proficiency. Child support collectors intercept federal recovery checks 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z
On Wednesday, the state Department of Education projected a 50% decrease in reading proficiency rates and a 65% drop in math among third graders. Tennessee projects big math, reading drops due to COVID-19 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z
“Reading proficiency by the third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success,” an AAP report states. Editorial Roundup: Alabama 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z
“We fly at night to maintain night tactical proficiency,” said. Vermont Air National Guard to do night training with F-35s 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z
New running backs coach Thomas Brown said he calls the veteran “Mr. Reliable” because of his consistency and proficiency running the ball, catching it and as a pass protector. Rams replace Todd Gurley with 'a three-headed monster' at running back 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z
The question of virtual proficiency was especially fraught in Fairfax County Public Schools, which suffered major technological breakdowns in the spring. Back to school, but not back to normal: Students and teachers in Northern Virginia launch online learning 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z
"The purpose of the flight was to maintain currency and proficiency in the aircraft." Harrison Ford flies with wife Calista Flockhart and their son Liam to drop him off to college 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z
Beyond that, there are ways to measure and boost their skills proficiency on your own. Should I worry if I think my kid might be falling behind on benchmark skills? 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z
The 158th Fighter Wing is required to do night operations to meet Air Force requirements and proficiencies, the Guard said. Vermont Air National Guard to do night training with F-35s 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z
They must follow a lengthy process involving language and proficiency exams, some of which may be offered only a few times a year and all of which can cost hundreds of dollars. As the pandemic rages, foreign-trained nurses hope to get back to work 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z
And studies have shown that patients with limited English proficiency experience adverse health outcomes at rates markedly higher than English speakers, so they rely on interpreters like Ms. Rodriguez to help close that gap. Why a Medical Interpreter Felt ‘Disposable’ Amid Covid-19 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z
As scientists gained proficiency in growing so-called immortal cell lines — human or animal cells that are modified to divide indefinitely — they replaced cultures from fresh monkey kidneys. Russia Sets Mass Vaccination for October After Shortened Trial 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z
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