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Cage-Busting Teacher 201: Managing Up

May 5th, 2015

Author: Rachel Wiggans Chan

Welcome back to our cage-busting teacher series! With the release of Rick Hess’ book The Cage-Busting Teacher last week, 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 4, 2015

May 4th, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Milford hoping voters change their minds on referendum The Milford School District goes to voters Tuesday seeking approval for $20 million in borrowing to pay its share of a proposed $69 million new high school, as well as a property tax increase for operating costs. Community college can solve the student debt...

May 1, 2015

May 1st, 2015

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Delaware News Sussex County Post Sen. Carper visits Indian River’s APELL Program This voluntary program accommodates English Language Learners (ELL) who require a more intensive form of instruction than the traditional ELL programs at the district’s two high schools can provide. Most APELL students are from Guatemala, although a few hail from...

8 Reasons You Should Apply for the Rodel Teacher Council

April 30th, 2015

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The deadline apply to the 2015-16 Rodel Teacher Council is May 8. If you are a Delaware teacher with at least three years of classroom experience and an interest in contributing to the education policy conversation in Delaware, submit an online application by May 8. But don’t take it our word for it. Here are RTC members Melissa Tracy's and...