October 21, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Sandra Hall: Delaware's teacher of the year
When Sandra Hall was selected as Delaware’s newest teacher of the year she was ready, she had something to say: Behind the data in modern day education are students. And those students, they have stories. “While we understand that we must be held accountable for our...
Rodel Teacher Council Member Spotlight: Shani Benson
If you haven’t heard of Flocabulary yet, you should check them out immediately.
Rodel Teacher Council member Shani Benson first introduced me to Flocabulary--sort of a "Schoolhouse Rock!" for the modern era--when we rocked out to “Three Branches of Government” during a visit to Shani's class at South Dover Elementary School last week...
October 20, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Business leaders act as principals for a day
Since 1993, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce's education arm, the Partnership Inc., has used Principal for a Day to give business and government leaders an inside look at what goes on in the state's schools. The program has more than 100 participants this year...
October 19, 2015
Delaware News
Delaware Public Media
Dropout bill to return to General Assembly in January
Delaware lawmakers are reviving efforts to keep kids from dropping out of school before they’re adults. Right now, state code allows students over 16-years-old to withdraw from the classroom if they choose to without repercussions. Rep. Debra Heffernan’s...