July 9, 2013
Local News
WHYY
University of Delaware tuition rising, Del. State holds rates
Delaware’s two largest universities have released tuition rates for the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year. One year of tuition and fees at the University of Delaware will cost undergraduate students $12,112, approximately three percent higher than last year’s $11,682...
Congratulations, Delaware, for the Newman Award
Last week I was an attendee at the Education Commission of the States (ECS) annual National Forum on Education. This year’s conference, held in St. Louis, MO, was particularly special because the State of Delaware was a recipient of the prestigious Frank Newman Award for State Innovation. Our state won this award because of “the state’s bold...
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...