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Paul Harrell, A Man Who Gave His Heart to Kids

November 12th, 2020

Author: Paul Herdman

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

November 4th, 2020

Author: Rodel

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

October 29th, 2020

Author: Paul Herdman

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...

A Look at Delaware’s Digital Learning Landscape

October 8th, 2020

Author: Neil Kirschling

Back in June, we blogged about how Delaware has approached digital learning during COVID-19. Since then, the state has invested in areas such as access to devices and broadband connectivity, and published a feasibility study to further examine the gaps. Digital learning is more relevant than ever, as parents, students, and teachers must...