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February 13, 2017
February 14th, 2017
Delaware News Delaware State News Seeking a voice for students on Delaware school boards Letter to the Editor A representative democracy is based upon the idea that the people who are subjected to a government can be fairly represented in it by running for and holding an elected office. While this principle has been properly implemented at the...VIEW ARTICLE
How the “Whole Child” Approach is Transforming Education in Delaware
News, Partnerships, Policy and Practice, Student-Centered Learning
February 13th, 2017
As concerns about over-testing and overemphasizing test scores persist, the “whole child” approach to education is gaining ground. The non-academic attributes that prepare young people for success in the real world—think character, grit, and growth mindset—are beginning to take a more prominent place in the education reform conversation...VIEW ARTICLE
Close the Word Gap and Build Stronger Brains with Language Nutrition
Early Childhood Education, Funding and Equity, News
February 13th, 2017
Differences in the size of a child’s vocabulary first appear at 18 months—and are correlated with education and income. Dana Suskind, author of the book “Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain,” offers a more comprehensive look at the word gap and what it means for student success. Words and interactions are...VIEW ARTICLE