Join Us in Developing a Plan for Delaware Public Schools
Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of Delawareans — led by the Vision Coalition of Delaware — have worked to create a draft plan, A Vision for Education in Delaware in 2025 (ED25). This summer, the Coalition has been sharing its vision and seeking Delawareans’ input through six community conversations across the state, targeted...
September 8, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
An alternative approach to teacher evaluations
An op-ed by Lamont Browne, Ed. D., Head of School/Principal; EastSide Charter School
East Side Charter School – in partnership with Kuumba, Prestige and Thomas Edison – was approved by the Department of Education to use the aptly titled "Teaching Excellence Framework,"...
September 5, 2014
Local News
WHYY Newsworks
New resources allocated to low-performing schools in Wilmington
Some of Wilmington’s most needy schools will share nearly $6 million in federal and state money to improve academic performance among students. The schools include Bancroft Elementary, Bayard Middle and Stubbs Elementary schools in the Christina School...
September 4, 2014
Local News
State of Delaware
Governor launches senior class tour to help students transition to college or career
A press release
Addressing William Penn High School’s senior class, Governor Markell kicked off a year-long effort by his administration to ensure Delaware’s Class of 2015 has access to information and resources that will help them...