Delaware Sees Increase in Low-Income Student Population
The percent of low-income students enrolled in Delaware public schools has jumped 7.9% over the past three years (from 40.9% in 2007-2008 to 48.8% in 2010-2011) – prompting stakeholders throughout the state to consider the policy and practice implications both within and outside the classroom.
The increase was most likely brought on by a...
Incentives Matter
Five Delaware teachers received National Board certification in 2010 –a decrease of over 90% from 2006, when 51 educators received certification – following the 2007 discontinuation of additional compensation for receiving certification, which equated to approximately 5% of their salary.
These astounding results demonstrate something that...
What Teacher Preparation Programs Make the Grade?
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has partnered with U.S News and World Report to conduct an in depth analysis of teacher preparation programs throughout the United States in order to provide the public information on each program’s ability to produce effective educators.
In Delaware (and other states), the study will assess...
You Asked… How You Can Make An Impact
One of the best things we hear from people – and we hear it a lot – is that they are excited about all the work being done in Delaware to create world-class schools, and they want to get involved. So we’ve taken a crack at compiling a list of opportunities to share your time, talents, and other resources. Delaware’s public education...