Leading National Assessment Seminar 2020: Equity, Quality, and Innovation in Education
Explore the themes of equity, quality, and innovation in education presented at the Leading National Assessment Seminar 2020 by NZQA. The seminar focused on guiding principles to ensure equal opportunities, digital assessment advancements, and strategies for future qualifications. Discover insights
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Empowering Excellence, Advancing Equity,and Expanding Impact
Michigan State University's strategic plan for 2030 focuses on empowering excellence, advancing equity, and expanding impact. The vision includes significantly expanding opportunity, advancing equity, and fostering a vibrant, caring community. The plan outlines core values such as collaboration, equ
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System Models in Software Engineering: A Comprehensive Overview
System models play a crucial role in software engineering, aiding in understanding system functionality and communicating with customers. They include context models, behavioural models, data models, object models, and more, each offering unique perspectives on the system. Different types of system
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Challenges in Implementing Evidence-Based Equity Programs
Equity and diversity initiatives in HPC and scientific computing face obstacles such as the "Yes, Minister" fallacy, ineffective mandatory trainings, pitfalls of gender equity committees, and survivorship bias. Dr. Emily Kahl from The University of Queensland highlights the need to avoid policy anti
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Addressing Equity Disparities in Homelessness: OCOH Meeting Updates
Equity matters as BIPOC populations face overrepresentation in homelessness. Strategic plans and focus areas aim to embed equity in programs, train staff, and address systemic racism. Racial equity training by HSH's Equity Office is empowering staff to combat housing discrimination.
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Understanding Health Disparities and Equity in Behavioral Health Care
This module explores the significance of health disparities, health equity, and social justice within integrated behavioral health care. It delves into the role of addressing disparities, promotes ways to achieve equity in care models, and discusses the key organizations dealing with health disparit
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Understanding Models of Teaching for Effective Learning
Models of teaching serve as instructional designs to facilitate students in acquiring knowledge, skills, and values by creating specific learning environments. Bruce Joyce and Marsha Weil classified teaching models into four families: Information Processing Models, Personal Models, Social Interactio
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Equity in Education: Addressing Restraint and Seclusion as Equity Issues
The Oregon Department of Education emphasizes equity and excellence in education for over 560,907 diverse students and 75,807 educators. They work towards providing a high-quality, inclusive learning experience for every student in Oregon, ensuring they graduate with a plan for their future. The dep
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San Francisco Health Equity Initiatives Update
The Health Commission Meeting of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) on June 6, 2023, discussed key goals to address health disparities, support community relationships, ensure workforce diversity, establish sustainable equity infrastructure, prioritize equity culture, and maintain a
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Social Equity Plan Development Assistance Overview
The Social Equity Council (SEC) aims to promote inclusivity in the adult-use cannabis industry by supporting communities disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition. They oversee the verification of social equity applicants, manage community investments, and facilitate the development of soc
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Significance of Models in Agricultural Geography
Models play a crucial role in various disciplines, including agricultural geography, by offering a simplified and hypothetical representation of complex phenomena. When used correctly, models help in understanding reality and empirical investigations, but misuse can lead to dangerous outcomes. Longm
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Enhancing Information Retrieval with Augmented Generation Models
Augmented generation models, such as REALM and RAG, integrate retrieval and generation tasks to improve information retrieval processes. These models leverage background knowledge and language models to enhance recall and candidate generation. REALM focuses on concatenation and retrieval operations,
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Understanding Book Equity in Compustat Data
Book Equity in Compustat refers to the book value of common shares which includes stockholders' equity, deferred taxes, and investment tax credits (if available) while subtracting the book value of preferred stock. This financial metric is crucial for assessing the true value of a company's equity o
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Equity Framework for Competency-Based Education in California Community Colleges
This material discusses an Equity Framework for Competency-Based Education (CBE) in California Community Colleges. It highlights the strengths and challenges of the education system, focusing on student demographics, completion rates, and the importance of addressing equity gaps. The presentation al
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NASA's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Procurement
NASA, under the leadership of Administrator Bill Nelson, is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its procurement processes and opportunities. The organization aims to break down systemic barriers and provide equitable access to all, showcasing initiatives like the Mission Equit
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Campus Equity and Diversity Initiatives at West Valley College
The Office of Student Equity & Success at West Valley College, under the leadership of Herlisa Hamp, is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the campus community. Through various programs, events, and initiatives outlined in the 2020 Educational Master Plan, the college str
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Understanding N-Gram Models in Language Modelling
N-gram models play a crucial role in language modelling by predicting the next word in a sequence based on the probability of previous words. This technology is used in various applications such as word prediction, speech recognition, and spelling correction. By analyzing history and probabilities,
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Promoting Equity and Active Citizenship Through Education and Training Workshop Results
Workshop held in Vienna on June 13-14, 2012, focused on promoting equity, social cohesion, and active citizenship through education and training. Participants included representatives from various institutions across different countries. Key challenges discussed were reducing unemployment, improving
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Understanding Information Retrieval Models and Processes
Delve into the world of information retrieval models with a focus on traditional approaches, main processes like indexing and retrieval, cases of one-term and multi-term queries, and the evolution of IR models from boolean to probabilistic and vector space models. Explore the concept of IR models, r
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Challenges and Opportunities in European Corporate Governance Standards
European issuers face an emerging equity gap as highlighted in various reports, indicating a decline in equity share in global markets. Legislative and industry developments aim to address this gap and improve access to funding for businesses. Kay Review of UK Equity Markets sheds light on the chang
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Promoting Racial Justice in Child Welfare: Strategies for Building Equity
Addressing racial injustice in the child welfare system by leveraging cultural proficiency models to create a race equity culture. The session focuses on changing behaviors to transform the existing culture, acknowledging and dismantling legacies of oppression, and understanding the various levels a
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Understanding Cross-Classified Models in Multilevel Modelling
Cross-classified models in multilevel modelling involve non-hierarchical data structures where entities are classified within multiple categories. These models extend traditional nested multilevel models by accounting for complex relationships among data levels. Professor William Browne from the Uni
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Inspiring Educational Berlin Tour for Schools - Equity Adventures
Join Equity for an educational trip to Berlin that offers inspiring learning experiences for young students in years 7 and 8. Explore key historical sites like the Wannsee mansion, Topography of Terror, and Checkpoint Charlie while delving into the rich cultural heritage of the city. With over 80 ye
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Equity Derivatives Monthly Update - October 2020
Monthly update on Equity Derivatives for institutional and corporate investors in October 2020. Provides information on equity indices performance, sector indices vs. HSI/HSCEI, and Equity Index Futures & Options for Hang Seng Index (HSI). Disclaimer included regarding the general informational natu
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Tennessee Leadership for Equity Convening at Pearl-Cohn High School
Dr. Candice McQueen, Commissioner of Education, led the discussion on ensuring equity for all students at the Tennessee Leadership for Equity Convening. The presentation highlighted challenges in supporting teachers, sustaining state initiatives, and addressing non-academic student needs. It also fo
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Understanding Private Equity Fundamentals for Long-Term Value Creation
Private equity presents a compelling alternative to public equity, emphasizing active ownership and long-term value creation. This involves investing in non-traded equity stakes in private companies with the goal of enhancing performance and attaining profitability upon exit. Formal and informal pri
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DEBRA Initiative: Mitigating Tax-Induced Debt-Equity Bias in Corporate Investment
DEBRA is an EU proposal to address the bias towards debt financing over equity in corporate investment decisions by allowing deductibility of notional interest on equity. The initiative aims to create a level playing field, encourage equity-based investments, and combat tax avoidance practices. By h
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Deepening Understanding of Equity: Health Equity Learning Community Event.
Explore the deepening understanding of equity in the Health Equity Learning Community event held in November 2017. The event featured presentations by speakers such as Camara Jones and covered topics like the Cliff analogy and The Gardener's Tale. Participants were encouraged to use an equity lens i
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Update on Oklahoma Educator Equity Plan to State Board of Education
Oklahoma's Educator Equity Plan Update to the State Board of Education on May 28, 2015, highlighted challenges identified by stakeholder focus groups, including equity gaps in teacher distribution in high poverty and minority schools. The plan focuses on addressing two main equity gaps related to te
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Student Equity Report Planning Fall 2015
Student Equity Report Planning presented by Andrew Lamanque, Ph.D., in Fall 2015 focuses on creating a culture of equity to support student success, reduce barriers, and enhance support for underserved students. The report outlines master plan goals related to equity, activities supporting equity go
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Broadband Equity Funding Programs Overview
Overview of broadband funding streams including BEAD Program, Digital Equity Act, and IIJA initiatives aimed at promoting digital inclusion, equity, and access. Details deployment steps, fund allocation, and key dates for BEAD Program. Digital Equity Act provides grants to promote digital equity and
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Overview of Venture Capital and Private Equity Investment Models in CMB Regulations
This content delves into various aspects of venture capital and private equity investment models as per CMB regulations. It covers concepts, activities, types, and regulations related to venture companies, private equity investments, VCIC models, and more. The information provided outlines the scope
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Equity in Education: Oregon Department of Education's Commitment to Every Learner
Oregon Department of Education partners with schools and communities to promote equity and excellence for over 553,012 K-12 students. Driven by a vision of success for every child, they support 81,826 school employees to ensure high-quality education and graduation preparedness for all. Their focus
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Advancing the Equity Agenda: Equity-Minded Goalsetting in Higher Education
Engage in the Equity Agenda by setting clear goals for racial equity and dismantling systemic barriers faced by students of color. Learn about Lumina Foundation grants, the TIE Grant Project, Equity Institutions Grant Project, and the Data Dashboard Challenge Grant Project aimed at monitoring progre
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Understanding Composite Models in Building Complex Systems
Composite models are essential in representing complex entities by combining different types of models, such as resource allocation, transport, and assembly models. Gluing these models together allows for a comprehensive representation of systems like the milk industry, where raw materials are trans
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Understanding Equity in Anthropology: Contributions and Challenges
Anthropology plays a crucial role in understanding and addressing issues of equity, particularly in education. In Scotland, initiatives such as the Scottish Attainment Challenge and Pupil Equity Funding aim to bridge the gap in educational outcomes for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. While th
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Centering Equity Workgroup Recommendations for Addressing Racial Health Disparities
The Centering Equity Workgroup focuses on addressing racial health disparities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations include identifying root causes, implementing policies to combat systemic racism, and advocating for changes in Michigan law. Accomplishments involve strengtheni
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Federal Public Service Equity and Anti-Racism Webinar
Explore topics such as employment equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and mental health in the Federal Public Service in this educational webinar series. The presentation delves into the importance of racial equity, anti-racism efforts, mental health support, and psychological safety in the w
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Achieving Pay Equity Using Proxy Comparison Method in Ontario
Presentation by Doreen Lurie on achieving and maintaining pay equity in Ontario through the proxy method of comparison. Covers an overview of the Pay Equity Act, differences from Employment Standards, purpose of the act, and basic pay equity terms.
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Impact of Private Equity on Companies and Workers
Private equity investments can have mixed effects on operating companies and workers. The use of leverage by private equity firms can lead to predictable cash flows but may result in short-term profit-maximizing behaviors by top executives. While there are potential gains in operational engineering
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