October 16, 2017
Delaware News
The News Journal
Taking risks for success at Olive B. Loss Elementary School in Bear
Olive B. Loss Elementary School teacher Katie Russell knew she was taking a risk asking a class full of fourth-graders to build Rube Goldberg machines. The contraptions are, by definition, needlessly complex. They're composed of an entire series of...
Delaware’s Public High Schools Ranked Among Top Ten Nationally
Over the weekend I read that U.S. News released its annual collection of high school rankings—and, lo and behold—Delaware’s public high schools landed as eighth-best in the country.
Before we pop the champagne, we should note that the website’s methodology examines the highest performing high schools in each state. We...
October 13, 2017
Delaware News
Coastal Point
Carver Academy unveils new murals
For some kids, it was an excuse to leave class. For others, it was a chance to paint past a bad day and inspire others having a tough time. George Washington Carver Academy unveiled five murals this month that are truly meant to make the school a better place. “Over the course of the...
Rodel Teacher Newsletter – October 2017
October 2017
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Introducing the 2017-18 Rodel Teacher Council
The Rodel Foundation of Delaware officially kicked off the 2017-18 class of the Rodel Teacher Council and introduced the 22 exemplary teachers who will...