We’re Hiring: Research and Policy Fellow
Rodel is hiring!
Job title: Research and Policy Fellow
Reports to: Policy and Advocacy Manager
Position Summary:
Rodel seeks a Research and Policy Fellow to work with the policy and communications teams to engage and inform stakeholders, partners, and the community to work together in support of Rodel’s vision. The Research and...
As Legislature Wraps, Lawmakers Focus on School Climate, Child Care, and Holistic Supports for Students and Educators
The 152nd General Assembly—the last one convened under Gov. John Carney—is officially in the books.
As promised during his final State of the State Address, Gov. Carney’s recommended pay increases for educators passed the final budget. Overall, Delaware saw its state education budget grow 8.6-percent over last year, with $171,658,500...
Funding Commission to Set the Stage for School Finance Reform
Delaware’s longstanding quest for a more student-centered, equitable school funding system marches on. Following the release of an independent assessment of Delaware’s school funding system conducted by American Institutes for Research (AIR), the state Senate and House of Representatives education committees held a joint...
New Bills Target Child Safety
As we wrote in March, a handful of tragic incidents across the state have shone a spotlight on child safety and abuse risks at child care centers. Health and safety complaints to the Office of Child Care Licensing are up 30 percent over the last year, according to the Department of Education, which oversees child care licensing.
In...