EARLY LEARNING INVESTMENTS, FOCUS ON EQUITY HIGHLIGHT BUSY FIRST HALF OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The 150th General Assembly, comprised of one of the most diverse set of legislators Delaware's ever seen, officially ended its first half last week.
After the dust settled, Rodel's team of experts weighed in on bills and budget lines that impact our public schools.
We worked with a passionate and tireless group of partners on four big...
CHILDCARE INVESTMENT SHORTAGE HURTS PARENTS—AND PROVIDERS
Raising a child is expensive, as any parent will tell you. According to Economic Policy Institute, a family on a full-time minimum-wage salary can expect to spend up to 64 percent of their income on just infant care. A family with just two children—an infant and a four-year-old—can pay more than $19,000 per year—more than 56 percent more...
TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH WITH DELAWARE’S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Q&A WITH MELANIE THOMAS-PRICE
Melanie Thomas-Price, founder and administrator of A Leap of Faith Child Development Center (ALOF), is passionate about positively influencing the lives of children at an early age. Over the past decade, this lifelong Delawarean has been preparing low-income children and families for a successful start in school and life.
We spoke with Melanie...
Growing Early Learning to Meet Growing Needs: Q&A with Sec. Susan Bunting
Delaware's Secretary of Education, Dr. Susan Bunting, has a penchant for quality early learning. The Selbyville native, who previously helmed one of the state's largest districts in Indian River, is a firm believer in the powers of high-quality pre-K. It's why she helped spearhead the acclaimed Project V.I.L.L.A.G.E...