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Waiver Presents Opportunity to Reorient State’s Turnaround Strategy

January 26th, 2012

Author: Brett Turner

After seeking input from various stakeholders throughout the state, the Department of Education will submit their final ESEA waiver application to the feds on February 6th, outlining our state’s vision for education reform in the coming years – with a particular focus on revamping our accountability system for school recognition and...

Partnership Zone Plans : More of the Same

January 25th, 2012

Author: Brett Turner

The Delaware Department of Education approved plans at five of six second round Partnership Zone schools (Laurel Middle’s plan is due in February), which will wrap up the state’s Race to the Top commitment to turnaround ten persistently low-performing schools. Although the plans represent significant effort on the part of all stakeholders to...

State of the State: Governor Markell Remains Dedicated to Education

January 24th, 2012

Author: Melissa Hopkins

On January 19th, Governor Markell gave his annual State of the State address to the General Assembly.   This speech provides an opportunity to gauge the priorities of the executive branch, and this year Governor Markell did not disappoint.   He noted a continued commitment to supporting business and bringing jobs to Delaware, attracting and...

Introducing Melissa Hopkins

January 20th, 2012

Author: Melissa Hopkins

My name is Melissa Hopkins, and I’ve recently joined the Rodel Foundation as the Government Affairs Manager. Prior to joining the Rodel Foundation, I spent five years staffing elected officials at both New Castle County Council and the Delaware State House of Representatives.  I was born and raised in Delaware and am a proud product of...