Delaware Has Long Trek Ahead Around Next Generation Learning
Digital Learning Now! recently released Delaware’s state report card, and the initial results are not promising, demonstrating that we have significant work ahead of us before the necessary policies are in place to ensure our students benefit from high-quality next generation learning opportunities.
The report card, which measures our alignment...
State Board of Education Meeting Summary
This month, at the State Board of Education meeting, Delaware Department of Education officials provided updates and presentations on DCAS and the Partnership Zone, as well as a charter schools update; the board voted on the student growth measurement in DPAS II.
Dr. Mike Stetter, Director of Accountability Resources, discussed the status of DCAS...
DOE Requests 5% Budget Increase in FY 2013
The Department of Education presented its FY 2013 budget to the Office of Management and Budget yesterday, requesting a 5% increase over current year spending levels. Of the $55.4 million new requests:
$33.6 million, or 60%, is for a proposed Educational Sustainment Fund, intended to compensate for the loss of significant federal funding next...