Postsecondary Success

SORT BY CATEGORY:

Delaware in the National Pathways Spotlight: 5 Takeaways

April 12th, 2017

Author: Paul Herdman

  Last month, from up on stage at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Beatriz Ramirez told her story. Today a senior at William Penn High School, Beatriz originally came to the U.S. not speaking English as a first language. She felt isolated at school, and often didn’t connect to her lessons or her fellow students.  Until, that is, she...

10 Education Stories to Watch in 2017

January 18th, 2017

Author:

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...

The Power of Partnership: Leading Students Down the Right Path

December 16th, 2016

Author: Rachel Pleet

Delaware Pathways: A New Kind of Learning It’s a simple question with huge significance: “So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” Whether your mind’s been made or you haven’t a clue, Delaware high school students have more opportunities than ever to explore fields of interest and embark on a professional path. Delaware Pathways...

New York Times Shoutout for Delaware Pathways

November 23rd, 2016

Author: Paul Herdman

As we get ready to take a few days off to enjoy time with family and friends, I wanted to share a New York Times column that acknowledges some good work in Delaware that's helping our young people navigate high school and a changing economy.     The career pathways work at William Penn High School, which clearly builds on the great...