Rodel’s Next Chapter
I’m excited. It’s the start of a new year, and the 20th anniversary of our organization, so it’s the perfect time to share some new approaches and a new look for Rodel.
We just launched a refreshed website and made some updates to our logo and name. These changes reflect an evolution of our work that began about two years...
11 Key Quotes from Education Funding Lawsuit Opinion
Last week, Vice Chancellor Travis Laster rejected the state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the state’s current school funding formula is unconstitutional. In addition to explaining why the court has legal authority to rule on the case under the Education Clause of the state constitution, Judge Laster also had lots to say about...
Leading the Way on SEL: A Q&A with Lisa Mims
Lisa Mims has been at the forefront of some of Delaware’s most dynamic efforts around social and emotional learning. A longtime Rodel Teacher Council member and prolific ed-tech blogger, Mims currently takes part in the Compassionate Schools “Test Lab,” a model that trains teachers to find positive steps to calm students’...
Civics 101: From SNL to DCF
On the heels of the midterm elections, I was reminded of what divides us. In the subsequent weeks, I was reminded of what brings us together.
While the election results painted a picture of a nation divided, we all breathed a healthy, collective sigh of relief knowing the constant barrage of negative campaign ads...