Charlottesville: An Educational Equity Perspective
The tragic clash of white supremacists and counter protestors on the grounds of the University of Virginia was another painful reminder of America’s ongoing struggle with race and racism.
Racism manifests in all sectors, from healthcare and housing to employment and education. Given our role as education advocates, we examine the...
Resilience Film Screening: Recap
Last week, about 100 people gathered in Theatre N for a screening of the film “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope” and panel discussion among local experts. If you weren’t one of the lucky 100, here’s a summary of the event, themes from the conversation, and ways to get involved.
Why Resilience?
“Resilience”...
When Kids Fall Through the Cracks, it Costs Taxpayers Double
With a budget deficit nearing half a billion dollars, Delaware needs to invest where it counts. The school-to-prison pipeline—which gets its name from the research-supported pattern that the more times a student faces in-school and out-of-school suspensions, the more likely they are to drop out of school and become incarcerated—is harmful...
The Link Between Career/Technical Education and Student Success
Just one career and technical education course above the average can boost a student’s odds of graduating high school and enrolling in a two-year college, according to a study by the Fordham Institute. It can also lead to a higher likelihood of college enrollment, employment, and better wages.
So how are Delaware students accessing...