How Will Delaware Schools Spend Federal Stimulus Funds? A Breakdown
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, the third federal stimulus package since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, provides $350 billion for states, local governments, territories and tribal governments, with around $125 billion nationally earmarked for K-12 schools through the Elementary and Secondary School...
Providers, Families, Business Community Agree: Delaware’s Child Care Crisis Imperils More than Just Parents
For Delaware parents with young kids like Rodel’s own Kim Lopez, the state’s child care crisis is a daily reality.
But today, the crisis has spilled beyond just households with kids and their would-be child care centers.
The ripple effects into businesses, the general workforce, and the overall economy are resonating clearly...
As Child Care Crisis Rages On, Fewer Children Are Being Served. How?
For years, Delaware families have struggled to find affordable, quality child care. Of the approximately 60,000 children in Delaware from zero to five, only a small portion are being served by state-supported programs. The result? Only about half of Delaware children enter kindergarten with a preschool experience. Research shows that children...
We’re Hiring: Communications and Digital Media Specialist
Rodel is hiring!
Job title: Communications and Digital Media Specialist
Reports to: Director of Communications
Summary: The Communications and Digital Media Specialist will bring an energetic and forward-thinking perspective to ensure that Delaware is global leader in educating each of its students to contribute and thrive. The...