“I’m Worried.” Six Quotes from Delaware Families that Capture Our Child Care Crisis
Due to rising costs and state investments that don’t keep pace, the child care industry is in peril, and nearly half of local providers are turning families away. Families who rely on the Purchase of Care (POC) subsidy can’t find care because their voucher only reimburses about 50 percent of the costs of child care. Subsequently, about 30...
New Year Welcomes Delaware Schools with Staffing Concerns, Teacher Burnout, and COVID Spikes
As the winter holidays recede, for many of our teachers, it already feels like June. Despite hopes that this school year would usher a return back to normal, we know that it’s been anything but that. Masks are still on. Staff shortages and burnout are real. Working to support kids, families, and communities where they need to...
We’re Hiring: Policy Research Fellow
Rodel is hiring!
Job title: Policy Research Fellow
Reports to: Director of Policy and Advocacy
Summary: As a Policy Fellow, you will work with the policy and communications teams to accomplish our vision of Delaware as a global leader in educating each of its students to contribute and thrive by supporting state and local leadership...