From Chemistry Class to Circle Time: A Q&A with Imani Wulff Cochrane
Imani Wulff Cochrane, a student at St. Georges Technical High School, was the undisputed hit of Gov. Carney’s announcement this month regarding a $50 million in workforce training.
The teenager spoke passionately about the joy she feels while working and learning on-the-job at St. Georges’ in-house preschool center, where students...
Left Scrambling: A Parent’s View of Delaware’s Child Care Crisis
“Do you know any early childhood educators seeking employment?”
This was not a response I was expecting this summer as I called various child care centers seeking the right fit for my one-year-old. This response, coupled with being placed on at least three waiting lists, helped put into focus the child care crisis as it hit dangerously...
Susan Bunting: An Advocate for Children, Especially Those Most in Need
Last week I spoke to my longtime colleague Dr. Susan Bunting about the news that she would be leaving her post as Delaware’s Secretary of Education.
Navigating the politics of a state system of public education in 2021 (not to mention during a pandemic) is a 24/7 job, and one not filled with too many thank-you notes. In that spirit, thank...
A New Era for Career Pathways in Delaware
Public and private investments will mean huge dividends for students
This week, Governor John Carney announced a $50 million public-private investment in workforce development, including a major boon for Delaware’s career pathways system—already considered among the best in the country.
Over the last several years, Delaware has grown its...