Superintendent Turnover Continues
The wave of Superintendent changes in Delaware continues to roll on, with a number of former district officials assuming leadership roles. Over 40 percent of Superintendents are exiting or transitioning in 2011.
In June, Woodbridge School District announced its new leader, Dr. Phyllis Kohel, a veteran educator and administrator from the Milford...
Is the Community Engaged in your District?
Did your district partner with local community organizations in their recent RTTT plan? To garner state approval and receive funding, districts were expected to engage families and communities effectively in supporting students’ academic success; an area some would say has been weak.
Cape Henlopen School District has devoted $30,000 ($15,000 to...
College and Career Readiness a Major Focus for Districts in RTTT
Delaware school districts will use almost 10 percent (over $4 million) of $45.4 million federal funds to increase students’ college and career readiness. While some of these initiatives focus on guidance programs, at least 16 or the 19 districts will invest in advanced course work, including the SAT, AP and college courses. For example...
The State of Student Teaching: Programs and Accountability Limited
A controversial report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) last week describes the state of student teaching programs nationwide as strained, inconsistent, and ineffective. The report, which evaluated student teaching program on five standards covering program structure and mentor credentials, has been hailed by many...