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Sneak Peek into the Future of Assessments

October 11th, 2012

Author: Brett Turner

Yesterday, the Smarter Balanced Assessment consortia released sample test items and performance tasks – providing educators a glimpse into the future of assessment within Delaware and around the country. Smarter Balanced was created in response to states adopting the Common Core State Standards and is one of two multi-state consortia developing...

Vision 2015 Chair Celebrates Delaware Public Schools

October 10th, 2012

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This guest blog post was written by Ernest "Ernie" Dianastasis, Chair of Vision 2015 and Managing Director of CAI. Six years ago, hundreds of Delawareans across the state - individuals working in our schools and colleges, community organizations, and businesses - gathered together and created the Vision 2015 plan of recommendations to improve our...

October 10, 2012

October 10th, 2012

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Local News The News Journal Evans added to Christina school board after judges order The Christina School District Board of Education was ordered Tuesday to fill a vacant board seat with the only applicant for the job. George Evans was seated Tuesday at the school board’s regular monthly meeting. The ACLU of Delaware sued last week, arguing that...

October 5, 2012

October 5th, 2012

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Local News The News Journal Get to know your schools: Be a principal An editorial The State Chamber of Commerce provides a way to do just that through its Principal for a Day program. It puts business leaders inside the school where they can witness first-hand the challenges, the dilemmas and the joys of teaching children. Business leaders who...