Governor Markell Continues Fulfilling “Blueprint” for Education
As the legislature moves forward to review Governor Markell’s proposed budget, it was inspiring to see that the Governor’s State of the State reflected his vision for education in Delaware well before he was elected Governor. In his "Blueprint for a Better Delaware", then Treasurer Jack Markell outlined his policy goals to make Delaware’s...
January 28, 2013
Local News
WHYY
Markell budget proposal preserves some '09 Delaware tax increases
Delaware Governor Jack Markell revealed his $3.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2014. The spending plan represents a 3.49 percent increase over the 2013 budget, which translates to $154 million. Markell was quick to point out that a minuscule amount of that increase...
January 17, 2013
Local News
Sussex County Post
Superintendent casting shadow for students’ perspective
John D. Ewald wants to know more about life in the day of Laurel students. So Laurel School District’s fi rst-year superintendent is “shadowing” students. “I feel it is very important for any leader, especially a superintendent, to see and hear and...
January 14, 2013
National News
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minn. teacher certification lags
Teachers who have pursued the rigorous path of national board certification describe it as a label of excellence and a way to learn powerful skills that can lift their performance at mid-career. Minnesota used to produce dozens of newly certified teachers annually, but...