November 14, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Wilmington charter tower gets new leader
With construction finished and two schools up and running, the Community Education Building in downtown Wilmington has turned to a new CEO, Aretha Miller, who has experience in New York City connecting urban charter schools with their neighborhoods. Until recently, CEB officials'...
New Opportunity for Student Career Exploration
SPARC (Success Plans and Roads to Careers) is a collaborative effort between the Delaware Department of Education, Delaware Business Roundtable Education Committee, and the United Way of Delaware which aims to enable connections between local employers and young people as they explore their career options in high school and beyond.
I recently...
November 13, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Big bonuses draw few teachers
Despite the lure of an extra $20,000, the state's controversial bonus program for teachers attracted only nine highly-rated educators to low-scoring schools in its third year, though many more who already work at such schools took smaller bonuses to stay there. The state has seen more...
November 12, 2014
Local News
Delaware Department of Education
Almost 200 top educators invited to join third cohort of Delaware Talent Co-Op
A press release
Nearly 200 educators from across the state have been recognized as part of the the third cohort of the state’s Delaware Talent Cooperative, with each being recognized with up to $20,000 in financial...