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...
Momentum Around School Funding Continues to Grow In Delaware
Delaware continues to work toward a revised school funding formula. A lawsuit settlement in 2020 led to a cascade of actions, including the establishment of the Public Education Funding Commission (PEFC) last June.
What has the Public Education Funding Commission Been Up To?
The Commission met once a month from September to December...