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Calling All College Seniors!

March 7th, 2013

Author: Brett Turner

I will admit, as my college graduation neared, I intuitively knew that I wanted my professional life to mirror my personal values - and it was this belief that led me to apply for Teach For America. Last week, I was heartened to see the USED expand this type of opportunity to an even greater number of college seniors through their newly launched...

March 5, 2013

March 5th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal An editorial Start high-quality learning in preschool In “Child care is a small-business issue,” Ms. Abrams presented a compelling list of reasons why small businesses should support high-quality preschool programs for young children, noting the benefits not only to the young child but also to the parent(s) who work...

March 4, 2013

March 4th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Mentors sought to fill vital role for young students The parents struggling to support their families often must work extra shifts to pay bills and put food on the table. Classrooms are crowded, so the extra support a child needs to improve in areas such as reading is often difficult to come by.  That’s where...

Delaware Named as National Leader for Education Innovation

March 1st, 2013

Author: C.R. McLeod

In a press release yesterday, Governor Markell announced that the Education Commission of the States has selected Delaware as the winner of the 2013 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation. The annual award recognizes states and territories for enacting innovative education reforms or implementing innovative programs to improve student outcomes...