Why All the Buzz about Literacy This Year?
Delaware leaders have coalesced around early literacy in recent years, adopting a state plan, enacting legislation, and drawing national speakers to support the momentum.
The state’s scores on national reading assessments have been stagnant and remain low, with less than half of third graders reading on grade level—an important...
Delaware Lawmakers Prioritizing Early Care and Education Workforce
In the coming weeks, early childhood workers will be able to access the supplement or “bonus” pay committed in November by Gov. John Carney through American Rescue Plan Act funds. Each early educator will be paid $1,000 upon completing their online profile—which will help the state create its first professional registry, or data...
We’re Hiring: Development/Fundraising Associate
Rodel is hiring!
Job title: Development/Fundraising Associate
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Summary: The Development/Fundraising Associate will support our fundraising and grant management functions. Working with the entire team, the Development/Fundraising Associate will provide research on potential funders, manage the...
What Can Education Learn from Other Industries Facing Workforce Shortages?
Most industries are facing significant workforce challenges and experiencing common characteristics of today’s workforce. We see a large swath of the workforce aging and retiring, and a cultural response to the trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic. The education world is not immune from these changes. While no one would suggest schools and...