My Day with the William Penn Teacher Academy
Rodel is committed to helping Delaware recruit, train, and retain a talented and diverse teaching workforce. A new project---funded by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and implemented by Rodel along with many of our partners---identified the Teacher Academy pathway as an opportunity to ensure every student in Delaware is exposed to high...
Three Observations on Teacher Preparation From Local Educators
Rodel Teacher Council members Tim Brewer (Hodgson Vocational Technical High School) and Tara Saladyga (Delcastle Technical High School) serve as instructional technology coaches in their school building.
Every day, they collaborate with fellow teachers to help them improve professional development and incorporate evidence-based practices...
We’re Hiring – Program Officer
We work to help Delaware become a global leader in educating each of its students to contribute and thrive. We believe a great education changes everything—from the life of a young person to the health and vibrancy of a community. A great education opens up worlds of opportunities, strengthens economies, and promotes civic engagement. It changes...
DOES DELAWARE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ADDRESS THE TEACHER DIVERSITY GAP?
In 2016, we explored the importance of teacher diversity in schools and discovered a myriad of benefits such as:
And while national as well as local organizations are working on this issue, new data from the state’s school report cards paint a clearer picture on how teacher diversity is faring in Delaware.
CHALLENGES:
Delaware...