October 22, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Rodel report pushes personalized learning
Some Delaware teachers are working on classrooms of the future, but the state needs to make some big changes before every student can learn in one. These are the main conclusions of a blueprint released Tuesday by the Rodel Teacher Council. The report offers suggestions for how...
October 20, 2014
Local News
WDDE
College Application Month expands efforts to help students explore college options
Last year, 221 volunteers from 47 different organizations filled more than 400 time slots, most of them for two-hour blocks, at the 20 participating schools, according to Kelly Sherretz, an associate policy scientist at IPA who helps coordinate the...
October 17, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Priority Schools discussion slows in districts
The state's two largest school districts are defiantly tapping the brakes on a plan to turn around six Wilmington schools with some of the state's lowest test scores, saying they want to take their time to bring teachers and parents on board. The Department of Education is...
Upcoming Community Forums on Educator Compensation
In July, the Governor signed Senate Bill 254, which created a framework for an improved compensation system and established a committee of representatives, including members of the education community, legislators, and budget experts to develop a plan. The committee began meeting at the end of July and since September, they have hosted two virtual...