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With ELA and Math Underway, Science Standards Up Next
December 30th, 2011
As a former 5th grade science teacher, I’m extremely heartened to learn that Delaware will join a coalition of 26 states developing Next Generation Science Standards – which will outline the essential knowledge and skills all students need for success, particularly in the evolving global economy. I distinctly remember scouring the web late...VIEW ARTICLE
Let’s Not Just Refine, but Reimagine Accountability
December 21st, 2011
The Department of Education recently released the initial draft of our ESEA waiver application– demonstrating Delaware’s initial vision for next generation accountability while leaving room for input and improvement. Based upon Delaware’s initial draft, we are proposing to: Establish the goal of reducing achievement gaps, among all...VIEW ARTICLE
Singapore: A North Star in the Great Teacher Debate
December 19th, 2011
As Delaware policymakers and teachers struggle with the complexities of introducing student growth measures into the state's revised teacher evaluation system, DPAS II, I hope we don't lose sight of the larger goal. As a state, we are on a journey to create a great teaching profession so that every child in Delaware has an inspired teacher in...VIEW ARTICLE