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New State Grants Highlight Innovative Projects

August 21st, 2013

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The Delaware Department of Education recently announced 14 grants, totaling $1.5 million to support schools and districts across the state in implementing innovative practices and projects. The development of this grant opportunity, to be used during the 2013-2014 school year, is an exciting acknowledgement of the significance of exploring...

Opportunity for Communities to Improve Kindergarten Readiness

August 21st, 2013

Author: Brittany Mason

The Delaware Office of Early Learning (OEL), in cooperation with its managing partner, the Delaware Early Childhood Center (DECC), is seeking applications for participation in its new place-based strategy, Delaware Readiness Teams (DEL Teams). DEL Teams is a state-wide initiative that offers a unique opportunity for communities to build strong and...

August 20, 2013

August 20th, 2013

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Local News The Middletown Transcript  Appo. hires new special ed. coordinator for elementary schools The Appoquinimink School District chose one of its own to fill an elementary school special education district coordinator position that’s been vacant since the spring. Tamara Grimes-Stewart, a 7-year employee with the district, was tapped Aug...

August 19, 2013

August 19th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Celebrating innovation in Delaware schools The Rodel Foundation of Delaware announced 15 teachers, principals and other community leaders as finalists for this year’s iEducate Delaware initiative. The public is invited to vote for the person they think has made the biggest difference at ieducatedelaware.org. The site...