July 3, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
New report examines state education policies
The National Center for Education Statistics recently released a new report that is a must-read for anyone interested in policy. The report lists policies in each state for the following: accountability, assessments and standards, staff qualifications and development, state...
Deadline Approaching for Rodel Teacher Council Application
“Where would any of us be without teachers-- without people who had passion for their art or their science or their craft and they loved it right in front of us? What would any of us have done without teachers passing on to us what they knew was essential about life?”
My hero, Mr. Fred Rogers, said that. Like Mr. Rogers, we all know that...
July 2, 2013
Local News
The Dover Post
Dover High lauded for innovative credit recovery program
It was a bright and sunny afternoon back on June 5 as Dover High School’s Class of 2013 received their diplomas. However 28 of those students would not have been able to take that long-awaited walk across the stage if they hadn’t had an extra bit of Daylight...
July 1, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
UD students mentor young college hopefuls
Kevin Cramer is one of 30 Wilmington students getting help with their college applications as part of the Academic Support Program Inspiring Renaissance Educators (ASPIRE) this summer at the University of Delaware. The program pairs undergraduate students in public policy and...