School Board Elections and the Need to Get Involved
The education reform community is broad, yet not all of us have a direct role in making the decisions that will benefit our students the most. Voting for school board members is one important step that all of us—teachers, parents, eligible students, and business, community, and philanthropic leaders alike—can take.
Many of us in...
The Voters Have Spoken
Thousands of Delawareans went to the polls yesterday to elect candidates running for school boards throughout the state – with many incumbents defeated and a few races decided by only a few votes (one by only two!).
After an initial scan of the results (below), it appears that voters recognize that the status quo is untenable and want change...
When 20% equals 100%
No, that's not curious math. Rather it's how Delaware Representative Teresa Schooley underscores her commitment to today's youth. While children comprise 20% of the state's population, they are 100% of our state's future.
Rep. Schooley delivered her remarks Monday evening at the 2011 Scholars Dinner sponsored by Education Secretary Lillian...
One Step Closer to a “Baby Race to the Top”
The United States Department of Education was appropriated $700 million as part of last month’s budget deal to design a competitive grant program focused, in part, on improving early-childhood education for low-income and disadvantaged youth.
Recent speculation points to lawmakers moving forward with a “Baby Race to the Top” program, in...