News

SORT BY CATEGORY:

Making Sense of the Recent Flurry of Education Stories, and Where We Stand

February 4th, 2025

Author: Paul Herdman

In the last week, there have been several big stories on education. We saw federal funds frozen, then unfrozen; we saw the discouraging data from the Nation’s report card, and then the following day, some more news from D.C. about expanding school choice and proposed changes to what is taught in our schools. We’ve seen renewed focus on...

A New Leader at a Critical Moment in Delaware’s Schools

January 21st, 2025

Author: Paul Herdman

As we remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., I find some of his words as powerful today as they were then. In the Morehouse College student newspaper in 1947, he wrote about what many parents, educators and employers are still wrestling with close to 80 years later. “…Education must also train one for quick, resolute...

We’re Hiring: Vice President

January 13th, 2025

Author: Rodel

Rodel is hiring! Job Title: Vice President Position Summary: The Vice President is responsible for Rodel’s programmatic and policy efforts related to postsecondary success. This includes managing technical assistance efforts with state, district, higher education partners, and employers, particularly within Rodel’s focus on career...

Affirming Our Commitment to Equity

December 12th, 2024

Author: Paul Herdman

As we collectively navigate the post-election landscape and prepare for the transitions at the state and federal levels, we at Rodel want to reaffirm our mission, objectives, and values and ask for your partnership in supporting our public schools. For families, educators, and students—particularly those from marginalized communities who...