Finland Day 2: The Power of Trust
As we walked through the small city primary school on the outskirts of Helsinki, I noticed that the children were not wearing shoes in the classroom. As I looked in the hall, I saw shoes strewn on the floor and jackets randomly hung up. They didn't catch my eye at first because this is a common scene in my house with three kids ages 9 to 15. But...
August 23, 2012
National News
Washington Post
D.C. charter schools fight second-class status
While Washington D.C. pours billions into rebuilding a city system that has more classroom space than it needs, parents are increasingly opting for charter schools. If trends continue, charter enrollment will surpass the traditional public school population before the end...
Delaware Launches Early Learning Survey
Some 3-5 year old children go to nursery school. Others go to day care. And some students stay at home with a parent, guardian, or caretaker. In each of these scenarios, the level of exposure a child has to learning his or her ABCs, fine and gross motor skills, and social emotional skills may vary widely. Kindergarten teachers often have...
My Trip to Finland- Off to a Good Start
Our team of five Delawareans arrived in Helsinki without a hitch on Sunday evening. Our group is Dr. Lynn Okagaki, Dean of the College of Education and Human Development - University of Delaware; Dr. Shawn Joseph, Superintendent – Seaford School District; Susan Haberstroh, Ed.D., Education Associate, Legislative Liaison & Regulation Review...