August 14, 2014
Local News
WDDE
Some First State teachers get schooling on Common Core Standards
While some states are pulling out of the federal Common Core education standards, Delaware charter schools are gearing up for another year under the system. Charter school educators, along with some district and independent teachers, participated this week in a...
Update from iEducate Delaware Honoree Sam Heed
This blog post was co-authored by 2013 iEducate Delaware Honoree Sam Heed, Senior Historian and Director of Education at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, and his colleague Virginia "Ginny" Hanna, Assistant Director of Education. To learn about the 2014-15 year of iEducate Delaware, read this blog post.
Imagine it’s the Year 1638*. You’re about...
August 13, 2014
Local News
Delaware State News
Coalition meets to share Delaware education Vision
The Vision Coalition is working on a new plan — one that will guide the next 10 years of education in Delaware. About 35 community members gathered at the Dover Public Library to discuss how to lead students to success.
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US funds to pay for AP exam...
August 12, 2014
Local News
WDDE
State looking for help with College Application Month
Delaware’s third annual College Application Month starts in October, and the state is looking for volunteers to help. All First State district and charter high schools will hold events in October and November designed to allow students to finish college apps during school...