10 Things We Heard from Gov. Carney’s State of the State Address
As Gov. John C. Carney delivered his (technically first-ever) State of the State address last week, the Rodel team listened intently for any mentions of public education.
Here’s what we heard:
Not surprisingly, Gov. Carney led off with the economy. He mentioned some positive steps in tackling the state’s...
Teacher Newsletter – December 2017
December 2017
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Teacher Tweets, Wins Drones For Her Classroom
A classroom in New Castle has been transformed into a bustling runway for programmable drones this fall, all thanks to a single tweet.
"It can do a flip! Watch!"...
Delaware: The Next Switzerland?
Every state in the country—Delaware included—is hard at work trying to reinvent their economy. Automation and globalization have flipped the labor market upside down. The added challenge is that just about every living-wage job is going to need some training beyond high school.
For the last several years, the Rodel team and many...
Reflections from “Principal for a Day 2017″
Madeleine Bayard, Vice President of Policy and Practice
Principal: Hekima Wicker
Harlan Elementary School
Brandywine School District
My day at Harlan Elementary School reminded me of the many hats principals wear. One minute Principal Wicker was speaking with students about their needs—ranging from behavioral challenges to the need for an...