Delaware School Funding Settlement: What it Means
As has been widely reported, a settlement was announced last month in the ongoing lawsuit over Delaware’s school funding system. The agreement was reached between Delaware and civil rights groups Delawareans for Educational Opportunity and the NAACP of Delaware.
What does it all mean? Here’s how the settlement could impact the state...
Paul Harrell, A Man Who Gave His Heart to Kids
Paul Hooker Harrell Jr. passed away last week. See his obituary here. He was a good man in every sense of the word.
Paul was one of the first people I met when I arrived in Delaware in 2004. He had left his successful work in the textile business in New York and when I met him, he was using his business acumen and amazing rapport with...
We’re Hiring: Program Officer
Rodel is hiring!
Job Title: Program Officer
Summary: The core work will involve working with our team, as well as local and national partners, on helping Delaware become a global leader in public education. This position will be part of a team advancing policy priorities, organizing coalitions, mobilizing advocates, and coordinating...
Getting Ready for 11/3
As Election Day approaches, our team came across some great resources and opportunities that might spark lively debate among educators, parents, and kids. A new series of free online classes from the National Constitution Center covers everything from the Electoral College to combating “fake news” on social media.
The NCC launched the...