A Delaware Delegation Studies in Alberta
Yesterday, a Delaware education delegation landed in Alberta, Canada, beginning a four-day international study tour. The delegation, including our own President and CEO Paul Herdman, joined policymakers, state and district education officials, thought leaders, and foundation executives from across the U.S. to participate in this study tour hosted...
January 13, 2014
Local News
WDDE
Delaware poised for new chapter in charter history
Delaware’s 21 charter schools may enroll only 8.3 percent of the state’s 133,371 public school students but they are poised to strengthen their presence in the next two years. Within the Department of Education, changes in the oversight of charter schools are underway. The...
January 10, 2014
Local News
Hockessin Community News
‘Inclusion’ is about improving student achievement, admin says
According to Hugh Broomall, deputy superintendent and head of student services of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, inclusion was first discussed two years ago when the administration embarked on their most recent strategic planning...
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...