Last Week through an Education Lens
At the start of a new week, I’m still reeling from the tragic deaths of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, and Dallas police officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Smith, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa, and Brent Thompson.
While the arguments over whose lives matter more may spin on social media, I see a need to acknowledge the humanity behind these...
July 11, 2016
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Wilmington City Council resolution promotes student loan forgiveness in at-risk areas of city
Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory is urging the federal government to offer student debt forgiveness as an incentive to convince young people to move into blighted or high poverty areas of the city. His...
A Changing Landscape Demands Legislative Action
Delaware is growing. Not in size, but in numbers. For our children to lead, or even keep pace, our state needs to confront some brutal facts.
Our population continues to grow at a higher clip than our immediate neighbors. At the Rodel Foundation, we look especially at the growing rate of low-income families and children, and kids who are learning...
148th General Assembly Education Report
On June 30th, the Delaware Legislature concluded the second half of the 148th General Assembly. This year legislators faced a challenging budget cycle with a significant revenue shortfall for Fiscal Year 2017. This follows a difficult cycle from FY16 when there was a shortfall of $27 million. The Markell Administration and the Delaware...