September 10, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Delaware BioBreakfast to highlight STEM education
This month's Delaware BioBreakfast will feature representatives from a half dozen schools and programs preparing students for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
UDaily
Fellows inspire, ignite
Videos of UD Mandela Washington Fellows' Ignite...
September 9, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
New Delaware school scorecards coming
The Delaware Department of Education is asking for input on new "scorecards" that state officials say will give parents better information about their schools. Some advocates caution that the many factors that make a good school can't be captured in a single report and warn...
September 8, 2015
Delaware News
Education Week
Delaware increases access to arts through transportation grants
Blog post by Jackie Zubrzycki
A new grant program in Delaware is aimed at breaking down a common barrier for teachers who want to expose their students to real-life arts performances and events: the cost of transportation. TranspARTation, run through the...
5 Data Takeaways from Smarter Balanced Test Scores
Earlier this week, Delaware schools made headlines as the Delaware Department of Education released the long-anticipated results of the 2015 state assessment. Here are just a few of our important data takeaways from this year’s results:
Scores dropped as Delaware set a new baseline for student proficiency. This year’s statewide assessment...