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Delaware Has the Data Capacity – Now the Tough Work Begins
December 12th, 2011
Delaware, like many states, has built the necessary data infrastructure to track students throughout their academic careers; however, tough work remains for all stakeholders, from policymakers to teachers, to successfully understand and act upon the information, according to Data Quality Campaign’s Data for Action 2011. The report highlights...VIEW ARTICLE
ESEA Waiver Presents Opportunity to Build Upon Delaware’s Reform Efforts
December 9th, 2011
Delaware will join approximately 40 other states seeking a waiver from requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – providing us an unprecedented opportunity to build upon our current Race to the Top efforts around data use and teacher quality. Based upon Delaware’s initial draft, we are proposing to: Continue our...VIEW ARTICLE
Help Wanted: The Rising Demand for College Graduates and What Delaware’s Doing About It
December 8th, 2011
It’s well known – perhaps intuitive – that college graduates earn significantly more than their peers who lack a postsecondary degree. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2009, the median income for a young adult with a bachelor’s degree was $45,000. This is compared with $21,000 for high-school dropouts and...VIEW ARTICLE