Looking Ahead to 2014
As I look back on 2013, it was a good year. Nevertheless, we have some hard conversations ahead.
It was a good year in Delaware’s schools for several reasons. We passed some important legislation on charter schools and teacher training. The state garnered national recognition from the Education Commission of the States, Harvard University, the...
Delaware DOE Grants Outstanding School Programs
Over the past month, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) has provided grants to support outstanding programs in Delaware schools. And tomorrow is the deadline to apply to one of these opportunities to augment efforts improving student academic outcomes.
One of these grant opportunities is focused on improving college access efforts. The...
Delaware Celebrates College Application Month
Last week concluded Delaware's College Application Month, part of a nationwide effort to assist high school seniors in the college application process and increase college attendance. Special focus is placed on first-generation college students or those who otherwise may not have considered applying to college. Delaware piloted this program in two...
October 31, 2013
Local News
Sussex Countian
Business leaders is principal for a day at Sussex Tech
Sussex Technical High School recently hosted Rod Ward as its Principal of the Day. Ward is the president and CEO of Corporation Service Company (CSC), headquartered in Wilmington. CSC has offices throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He spent his time at...