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“Dropout Factories”on the Decline
April 22nd, 2011
The number of US schools labeled “dropout factories”* declined by 6.4 percent between 2008 and 2009 according to the recent report Building a Grad Nation: Progress and Challenges in Ending the High School Dropout Epidemic. In Delaware, the number of “dropout factories” decreased from 10 to 8 – a much larger decrease than the country...VIEW ARTICLE
Oh No, It’s Spring Break!
April 20th, 2011
Yesterday, my 14-year old daughter Elizabeth asked me what we were going “to do” for Spring Break. This is an excellent question – what are we going to do for Spring Break exactly…beginning in a mere two days? While I’m sure she is dreaming of amazing rides in Disney World or dipping her toes into the warm tropical waters of the...VIEW ARTICLE
Illinois Takes Giant Leap Forward
April 19th, 2011
The Illinois Senate unanimously passed sweeping legislation that would use teacher performance as the primary metric in decisions impacting teachers – with the support of all stakeholders, including teachers’ unions and school management groups. The legislation is a friendly reminder that Delaware has come a long way in our teacher...VIEW ARTICLE