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May 12, 2015

May 12th, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Testing vote still avoids solution The “education war” turned more dramatic last week. The Delaware House of Representatives decisively passed a testing opt-out bill Gov. Markell opposes. If the State Senate follows suit and passes the bill, the stage will be set for a veto. Colonial middle schools to undergo...

Today is Election Day: Don’t forget to vote!

May 12th, 2015

Author: Brittany Mason

Today is a special day for Delaware public education…it’s school board election day. Voting for school board members is an important opportunity to impact decisions that benefit students. School board members play a significant role in shaping students’ educational experiences, by: Hiring, evaluating, and dismissing...

Cage-Busting 201: Classroom Observation Case Study

May 12th, 2015

Author: Rachel Wiggans Chan

Welcome back to our cage-busting teacher series! With the release of Rick Hess’ book The Cage-Busting Teacher in April, we’re in the midst of a series spotlighting Rodel Teacher Council members’ reactions to the book. Council members Robyn Howton and Tim Brewer joined me to chat about cage-busting and what they want Delaware teachers to...

May 11, 2015

May 11th, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal School board elections are Tuesday Voters up and down Delaware will elect school board members on Tuesday. Twenty-four seats are open across all 16 school districts. Are leaders’ kids in public schools? Letter to the editor by Donna Dekay, Wilmington The politicians in charge of these edicts – do their children...