Witnessing the 2018-19 Rodel Teacher Council in Action
Over the past two weeks, members of the Rodel team had the opportunity to visit some 2018-19 Rodel Teacher Council (RTC) members in their classrooms.
When we interact with the RTC members it is usually after school hours and in a formal meeting environment. The opportunity to witness them in action, in their classroom and in their element is...
Leading the Way on SEL: A Q&A with Lisa Mims
Lisa Mims has been at the forefront of some of Delaware’s most dynamic efforts around social and emotional learning. A longtime Rodel Teacher Council member and prolific ed-tech blogger, Mims currently takes part in the Compassionate Schools “Test Lab,” a model that trains teachers to find positive steps to calm students’...
Civics 101: From SNL to DCF
On the heels of the midterm elections, I was reminded of what divides us. In the subsequent weeks, I was reminded of what brings us together.
While the election results painted a picture of a nation divided, we all breathed a healthy, collective sigh of relief knowing the constant barrage of negative campaign ads...
Reflections from “Principal for a Day 2018″
Every year, the Rodel Team participates in Principal for a Day, a long-running program from The Partnership, Inc., where they spend the day in a Delaware school carrying out the daily responsibilities of a principal. Check out a brief summary of some of the team’s visits and their lessons learned below.
Rachel Chan, Senior Program...