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Early Learning Jobs in Delaware

March 2nd, 2012

Author: Brittany Mason

The work has begun to implement the state's early learning plan to improve quality and access, augmented by $49 million from the state's win the Early Learning Challenge -- Race to the Top. The Delaware Department of Education is now hiring positions associated with the plan. See the below descriptions for more information. Position: Education...

A Short-term Fix: Further Analysis of Delaware’s ESEA waiver

March 1st, 2012

Author: Brian Yin

Yesterday, Delaware (along with 25 other states and DC) submitted its application for a waiver from No Child Left Behind (NCLB). We’ve covered the development of principle II (accountability) of our waiver application extensively. So now that the application has been formally submitted, let’s take a look at some of the more interesting nuances...

Delaware DOE to Survey Teacher and Learning Conditions

February 29th, 2012

Author: Brett Turner

The Department of Education recently closed the RFP submission deadline for the Teaching Conditions Survey, which will be administered by an outside vendor to gauge educators’ thoughts around various conditions that affect their everyday job environment. The survey stems from our Race to the Top application, in which we agreed to “commission...

Introducing Kendall Massett, Delaware Charter Schools Network Executive Director

February 24th, 2012

Author: Kendall Massett

When I began my fellowship with the Leadership Delaware program in 2010, I was looking for a way that I could make a difference in the state. Two years later in my new role as Executive Director for the Delaware Charter Schools Network, I think I’ve found the perfect place to do just that.  It’s an exciting time for education in Delaware and...