A Delaware Student Shares Why Teacher Diversity Matters
Teacher diversity in Delaware is not just an aspiration; it is a necessity. Research shows that a diverse teacher workforce can significantly improve student outcomes, from higher academic achievement to better social-emotional development. In Delaware, where over 50 percent of students are people of color but only 20 percent of teachers share...
Funding Commission Hears from Educators, Digs into Design Principles
Delaware continues to move forward and engage in the important conversation on public school funding. Governor Matt Meyer’s Administration and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten have both expressed that modernizing the public school funding formula is a high priority in the coming years. So, what has been happening in this work?
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U.S. Department of Education: Its Origins, Importance, and Implications for Delaware.
With the signing of President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) last week to push for the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), the question folks in Delaware are asking is what are the implications for our state and the country?
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Delaware Continues to Deepen and Develop its Educator Pipeline
Leaders and legislators in Delaware have utilized a multi-pronged approach to develop the state’s educator pipeline, with a focus on recruiting, training, and supporting educators. Those efforts include strengthening high school Teacher Academies, establishing apprenticeships and “Grow Your Own” programs, expanding year-long teacher...