April 8, 2014
Local News
Delaware State News
Delaware officials review Race to the Top progress
Delaware should be proud of the progress it has made under the federal Race to the Top education reform program, but much work remains to be done to help ensure that the state’s schools give students the best preparation possible for life after high school, Gov...
April 7, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Lawmakers concerned about charter school applications
A group of New Castle County lawmakers has written a letter to top state education officials expressing "deep concerns" about proposed new charter schools, fearing the "significant hardship" they could place on traditional school districts. Red Clay School District...
An Exceptional State Seeking Exceptional Talent
April 7, 2014 update: The Chief Accountability Officer position has been filled.
Delaware is an exceptional state and is a national leader in the collective work to improve public education. Education stakeholders are committed to transforming Delaware into the best education system in the country, and we need exceptional talent to help make...
April 3, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Teachers seek evaluation moratorium
In a letter sent to legislators earlier this week, Delaware State Education Association president Frederika Jenner says trust in the system has eroded as the state makes changes that were part of its application for the $119 million federal Race to the Top grant. In addition to...