April 29, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
Let's start treating teachers as true professionals
An opinion by Dick Gephardt, Dean Emeritus of the College of Fine and Performing Arts at Rowan University
More money is a motivating force, but it is not at all certain that all of the teachers who did not receive a bonus would be motivated – or even know how – to...
Secretary Duncan Visits Delaware, Praises and Pushes Early Learning
On Monday, US Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan visited Delaware to promote the president’s early learning agenda. During his visit, he did a number of important things—from playing a game of toss with a group of four year olds, to observing classes at St. Michaels School and Nursery, and unveiling the state’s Strategic Plan for...
April 16, 2013
LOCAL NEWS
The News Journal
Delaware praised, pushed over preschool education
Delaware is investing considerable money and effort in revamping preschool education, but it still has a long way to go, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said during a visit to a Wilmington preschool Monday.
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If 'teaching to the test' bugs you, don't blame the...
March 15, 2013
Local News
The Economist
Value-added remodeling
“This business”, says John Demby, the principal (headmaster) of Sussex Tech, a high school in Delaware, “has changed dramatically in a very short period.” This year, like all principals in the state, he is evaluating teachers under a new system for the first time. The state is also adopting a...