Reflections from Connie Bond Stuart: Moving Forward for Children
Since 2004 the Rodel Foundation has benefitted immeasurably from the leadership of Connie Bond Stuart, a director since 2004 and our chair since 2009. An organization like ours needs a unique individual at the helm, and Connie has been the perfect fit. She has aligned the interests and strengths of education and business communities, and always...
Lingering Questions Remain as RTTT Implementation Begins
In spite of the sense of finality that may come with the approval of districts’ Race to the Top plans, there are a number of undetermined factors that could change their direction.
One of the major investment areas is low-performing schools. However, when up to six more schools are selected for the Partnership Zone in August/September, will the...
Delaware’s STEM Initiatives: Ready for Federal Competition?
Are you planning an innovative STEM initiative for a high-need public school? Are you an educator who already incorporates STEM into your curriculum by using outside resources? If so, there is an online competition waiting to reward your novel ideas to engage STEM experts from various fields with high-need public schools. Entrants will be assessed...
Meet Our Summer Interns- Emily Schuckert
My name is Emily Schuckert and I just began my summer internship at the Rodel Foundation of Delaware. Some of my responsibilities include doing research on education in Delaware and best practices, providing event support, assisting with public will efforts, and like most interns, I also will be performing any other office or administrative...