May 13, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
School board elections: Most incumbents keep seats
Like most years, turnout was tiny, and most incumbents kept their seats in school board elections up and down Delaware on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the county Departments of Elections.
School libraries are not luxuries
Letter to the Editor by...
May 12, 2015
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!
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
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...