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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
Third-grade Literacy’s Enormous Impact on Life
Early Childhood Education, Funding and Equity, News
February 13th, 2017
Third-grade literacy has an enormous impact on a child’s life. Research indicates that third grade is a critical turning point for students. A child who can read on grade level by third grade is four times more likely to graduate by age 19 than a child who does not read proficiently by that time. In Delaware, as many as 46 percent of third...VIEW ARTICLE