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5 Reasons You Should Attend ECET2 Delaware

January 23rd, 2017

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by Robyn Howton, Rodel Teacher Council Over the 26 years I have been an educator, I have attended a wide range of professional development workshops, conferences, and seminars. In 2015, I was invited to attend the national Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers (ECET2) convening. Once I attended, I knew we needed to replicate...

10 Education Stories to Watch in 2017

January 18th, 2017

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Every new year brings with it a sense of transition and opportunity—a chance for a fresh start or reinvention. But even by typical standards, 2017 could be very interesting for the world of public education. Major change is in the air—from the change in the White House, to new local leaders, to policy issues that could send ripples throughout...

New State ESSA Draft; Rodel’s Role

January 11th, 2017

Author: Matt Amis

News broke this week that the Delaware Department of Education is sharing its next draft of the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan for public feedback. “Educators, parents, and other community members across the state devoted significant time and thought over the past few months to help us shape our plan. We appreciate their time and...

Ten Ways Coaching Helps in the Classroom

January 9th, 2017

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Rodel Teacher Council member Jared Lelito teaches math in an inclusion classroom at Fred Fifer III Middle School in the Caesar Rodney School District. In addition to teaching, Jared coaches football, basketball, and baseball for the Caesar Rodney High School Riders. During his time in the Caesar Rodney School District, Lelito discovered a few...