Making Sense of the Recent Flurry of Education Stories, and Where We Stand
In the last week, there have been several big stories on education. We saw federal funds frozen, then unfrozen; we saw the discouraging data from the Nation’s report card, and then the following day, some more news from D.C. about expanding school choice and proposed changes to what is taught in our schools. We’ve seen renewed focus on...
A New Leader at a Critical Moment in Delaware’s Schools
As we remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., I find some of his words as powerful today as they were then. In the Morehouse College student newspaper in 1947, he wrote about what many parents, educators and employers are still wrestling with close to 80 years later.
“…Education must also train one for quick, resolute...
We’re Hiring: Vice President
Rodel is hiring!
Job Title: Vice President
Position Summary:
The Vice President is responsible for Rodel’s programmatic and policy efforts related to postsecondary success. This includes managing technical assistance efforts with state, district, higher education partners, and employers, particularly within Rodel’s focus on career...
True Cost of Quality Early Learning Exceeds State Rate Twice Over
In 2021, Delaware committed to changing how it calculates payment rates for Purchase of Care, the state subsidy that helps cover child care tuition for low-income families—moving from the market rate to the “cost of care” methodology. The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Department of Education (DOE) have been...