Your Brain is Like a Muscle: Teaching Growth Mindset in a Delaware Classroom
I recently had the chance to sit in on Mt. Pleasant High School teacher (and Rodel Teacher Council member) Robyn Howton’s class. She presented a lesson on growth mindset to students in Mt. Pleasant’s AVID program. The lesson was developed by Khan Academy and Stanford University’s PERTS research center, with some tweaks by Robyn to suit her...
June 4, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Investigation clears Red Clay tax increase vote
Despite complaints from some voters and lawmakers, the Red Clay Consolidated School District followed the rules when it successfully passed a tax referendum in February, the Delaware Department of Justice has ruled.
Workforce training program expands to Sussex County
A...
June 3, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Seven things Delaware lawmakers will tackle in June
It has become a theme of this year's legislative session: Lawmakers, many in his own party, are challenging Democratic Gov. Jack Markell on education reform.
Parents know ‘Smarter Balance Test’ is bad for kids
Opinion by Kevin Ohlandt, “Exceptional...
Honoring Beau Biden
We join many in mourning the loss of Beau Biden, a leader in our state, devoted family member, and good person. He was deeply committed to serving children, especially those in the most vulnerable situations. His work was admirable and greatly respected. Delaware lost a true community leader.
Several of our team members knew him personally, and...