National AP Test Report: Delaware Trails in Advanced Placement
Earlier today the College Board released its 8th annual AP report, highlighting data and trends on AP test participation and results of the nation’s 2011 graduates. The report says that the nation’s graduates are not as college ready as they should or need to be—and Delaware is no exception.
DDOE’s press release trumpeted “More Delaware...
Delaware Edujobs Abound
There are numerous Delaware education job opportunities that are being offered by school districts, nonprofits, and the Delaware Department of Education. Seize the opportunities that these open positions provide to join the movement to improve Delaware public education. Apply soon; many of these positions have a closing date in the coming...
Share Your Brilliant Ideas and Win $100!
In March, the Rodel Foundation will launch a campaign to recognize the courage and commitment of the great Delawareans who make great Delaware schools. As a state, Delaware has received a great deal of well-deserved recognition and kudos for initiatives like Vision 2015, Race to the Top, and the Early Learning Challenge. Yet, all too often, the...
No Longer a “D” for Delaware
It’s been a busy couple of years for education policymakers, especially when it comes to “teacher quality.” And with all the recent apprehension about teacher evaluation and DPAS II—and all the revisions that have occurred—it’s easy to forget about the progress we’ve made.
But the fact of the matter is that we have made...