January 9, 2014
National News
Education Week
Equity in achievement, funding a hurdle for states amid progress
This year's Quality Counts report does not present data on its traditional policy categories, which include standards, assessments, and accountability, along with the teaching profession. Quality Counts 2014 does not grade the states in those areas. The...
Looking Ahead to 2014
As I look back on 2013, it was a good year. Nevertheless, we have some hard conversations ahead.
It was a good year in Delaware’s schools for several reasons. We passed some important legislation on charter schools and teacher training. The state garnered national recognition from the Education Commission of the States, Harvard University, the...
January 8, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Delaware MET charter finds a home
The Delaware Met, a new charter school set to open in the fall, will be housed at 300 East Eighth St. in Wilmington, formerly known as the Layton Home, the school announced Tuesday.
Dover Post
Caesar Rodney explores options to alleviate overcrowding in its schools
Six of Caesar Rodney...
January 7, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Odyssey Charter looking to lease space in Barley Mill Plaza
The Odyssey Charter School is considering leasing a nearby building in the Barley Mill Plaza development to meet growing enrollment. While a previous plan by Stoltz Real Estate Partners riled neighbors, the much smaller proposal at Odyssey has so far been less...