Development Coaches Launched, and Other Race to the Top Updates
The Delaware Department of Education recently announced that the University of Delaware’s Delaware Academy for School Leadership (DASL) was awarded $3 million to lead implementation of Delaware’s development coach initiative.
Development coaches are a critical component of Delaware’s first place Race to the Top application. Twelve coaches...
INSPIRE transferred, SEED funding increased
The Joint Finance Committee voted to increase funding to the SEED scholarship program yesterday. The panel reviewed the Department of Education’s budget proposal and decided to designate an additional $1.3 million to the SEED scholarship program due to increased applications and eligibility status. The SEED scholarship is given to Delaware high...
JFC Approves Governor’s Early Childhood Proposal
It’s a big day for kids, families, schools, businesses, and our state. The Governor’s proposed early childhood investment has been approved by the Joint Finance Committee of the General Assembly! A round of applause for all those that made this happen is due.
Yesterday, the JFC approved the Department of Health and Social Services’ increase...