August 8, 2014
Local News
WDDE
Teachers’ union president weighs in on effort to boost pay for educators
As a state committee begins trying to morph the pay structure for educators, the head of Delaware’s teachers’ union says there are issues that must be addressed to gain her support. Frederika Jenner, president of the Delaware State Education Association...
August 7, 2014
Local News
Technically Delaware
Delaware STEM Council readies new program for new school year
Now entering its third full school year in operation, the Delaware STEM Council is in the process of launching two initiatives that will be the council’s “hallmark type programs,” according to program manager Daniel Suchenski. In a very pro-business...
Announcing iEducate Delaware 2014-15
We are excited to announce the 2014-15 year of iEducate Delaware! Two years ago, we created iEducate Delaware to shed some light on Delawareans who are quietly transforming students' lives, with the hope that others in our state will be inspired to do the same. Once again, iEducate Delaware will honor outstanding Delawareans' contributions to...
August 6, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
EastSide Charter’s shrinking minority achievement gap
An commentary by Charles S. McDowell, Board Chair of EastSide Charter School
EastSide Charter School, where 90 percent of the students are from low-income environments, is focused on closing that gap, and this year saw test scores in reading and math proficiency...