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Tomorrow’s STEM Education

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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...

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Proof that Turnaround is Possible – with Hard Work and Good Partners

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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...

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Making Music

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March 2nd, 2011

March has arrived, signaling not only the approach of Spring, but Music in Our Schools month, as well.  According to The College Board’s Profile of College-Bound Seniors National Report for 2006, students who studied music for four or more years scored 57 points higher than their peers on verbal Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) and 43...

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