Smarter Balanced and College Readiness: What it All Means
Yesterday, the state and several of our higher education institutions shared the news that 11th grade Smarter Balanced assessments are a good measure of college readiness and will be accepted in lieu of a separate placement test at local colleges and universities.
From the release:
"High school juniors started taking the Smarter English...
The Promise of Dream Accounts
In an increasingly global and competitive economy, it is essential that we inform all students about the many higher education opportunities available to them. The National Center for Education Statistics recently reported that in 2013, the immediate college enrollment rate for high school completers from high-income families (80 percent) was 31...
Delaware Significantly Increases Graduation Rate
When Secretary Duncan visited Delaware last week, he praised the progress the state has made in improving opportunities for students in recent years. One of the elements that he emphasized was Delaware’s increase in high school graduation rates. The Delaware Department of Education recently announced that our state’s graduation rate has...
Leading the Nation in College & Career Support
In November, Delaware celebrated College Application Month, a nationwide effort to assist high school seniors with the college application process. Guiding students through this process is just one of the many important pieces that go into supporting students as they begin exploring career opportunities.
In his State of the State address...