Delaware Raises the Bar for Instructional Leadership
When we look back forty years from now, the Delaware Leadership Project will be one of the key programs that helped move Delaware forward,” according to Governor Markell, who met with the seven aspiring principals last week as part of the program’s guest visitation day.
At the event, visitors were able to see the program’s innovative...
Financial Mismanagement Can Affect All Public Schools – Not Just Charters
House Bill 205 was unanimously passed last week in order to provide taxpayers greater oversight and transparency into charter school finances – mostly as a result of poor financial management among a couple Delaware charter schools.
Critics blamed charter schools and the DOE. And while these criticisms are valid, these unfortunate...
Delaware Legislature Makes Progress in Education; More Work Ahead
The first year of the 146th General Assembly concluded last week; several bills and budget actions made progress toward education goals and positioned Delaware as a national leader. As always, more remains to be done, both on the issues addressed this year and others that remain unaddressed.
In a year when most states faced budget deficits...
Race to the Top Early-Learning Challenge Fund Guidance Announced
The United States Department of Education outlined their priorities for the recently created Race to the Top Early-Learning Challenge Fund – with an emphasis on rating systems, appropriate standards and assessments for kids, and high standards for the profession.
Delaware is well positioned to compete for up to $50 million (winning states...