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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...

May 8, 2015

May 8th, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Delaware House passes testing opt-out legislation Lawmakers in the Delaware House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation Thursday that allows parents to prevent their children from taking standardized testing in Delaware's public schools. Newsworks Delaware house passes opt out bill The Delaware...