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School Boards: they’re important
March 4th, 2011
School board elections will be held on May 10th. Do you know who is running in your district? If not, you will want to: school board members shape the education of our children by setting the policies of our public schools. School boards are responsible for hiring and evaluating superintendents; evaluating and adopting policies...VIEW ARTICLE
Tomorrow’s STEM Education
March 3rd, 2011
On Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting a group of fascinating people working in Delaware schools. They are the first cohort of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) residents, and they are dynamic, excited, and a great example of how Race to the Top is actually benefitting Delaware classrooms. This year, the STEM residency...VIEW ARTICLE
Proof that Turnaround is Possible – with Hard Work and Good Partners
March 2nd, 2011
Just a few years ago, Calverton School was the poorest performing middle school in Baltimore and “rape and murder capital of West Baltimore” . Today, Principal Tanya Green believes miracles happen, and she has witnessed three; (1) her leadership team is still in place (2) kids believe they can go to college and (3) teachers believe...VIEW ARTICLE