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Extractions: accountability : The responsibility of an agency to its clientele; specifically, to accomplish its mission with wise use of resources. In education, accountability is often understood to be measurable proof that teachers, schools, districts, and states are teaching students efficiently and well, usually illustrated in the form of student success rates on various tests. Accountability may be measured in terms of goals, which often state that students are to master a common core of knowledge and skills and, by implication, that school personnel are responsible for making sure students do so. Schools are judged on their results, as well as on their use of funds, productivity, and implementation of programs.
Extractions: EPA Home > Region 8 News Releases Browse EPA Topics Information Resources A to Z Index ... - All Releases - 6/8 - Region 8 is requesting proposals for pesticide stewardship projects in the state of Colorado. Projects that support education, training, monitoring, demonstrations or studies related to pesticide safety rules, regulations and procedures will be considered. Eligible recipients include state agencies, Tribes, local governments, universities, and non-profit organizations. EPA has scheduled two conference calls to provide opportunities for interested parties to ask questions about the grant process. Proposals are due July 19 5/26 - Here in the West, enoying the summer sunshine can lead to a whole lot of exposure to dangerous UV rays. This is especially true at high altitudes where the thin atmosphere offers less protection. To help you protect your family, EPA is updating the UV Index, a daily forecast of the expected risk of overexposure to the sun, to be consistent with international guidelines developed by the World Health Organization. The revised Index features a new color scheme and modified sun exposure categories. Simply enter your city or zipcode to find out today's Index. More information Today's UV Index EPA announces stringent controls for industrial and agricultural diesels
