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Rodel Teacher Council Now Accepting Applications

April 1st, 2015

Author: Rachel Wiggans Chan

After 18 months of hard work, the inaugural class of the Rodel Teacher Council has officially wrapped up its term, and today we’re announcing that Rodel is currently seeking applications for new members of the Rodel Teacher Council. The Rodel Teacher Council will be accepting applications through May 8. The Council will consist of approximately...

April 1, 2015

April 1st, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Wilmington school committee issues final report After months of conversations with parents, educators and community leaders, the Wilmington Education Advisory Council says there is broad support for the major changes it has proposed and that state leaders should not delay in implementing them. In a final report...

March 31, 2015

March 31st, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Delawareans benefit when higher ed schools collaborate Special to The News Journal by Mark T. Brainard, president of Delaware Technical Community College; Patrick T. Harker, president of University of Delaware; and Harry L. Williams is president of Delaware State University. Delaware's economic growth also depends on...

March 30, 2015

March 30th, 2015

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Delaware News WHYY One teacher, one lesson: Common Core in Delaware up close This spring, Delaware students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 are taking Smarter Balanced, the state’s first standardized test fully aligned with Common Core principles. The results from Smarter Balanced will provide an early statistical indicator on how Delaware...