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Financial Mismanagement Can Affect All Public Schools – Not Just Charters

July 6th, 2011

Author: Brett Turner

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

July 5th, 2011

Author: Madeleine Bayard

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

July 1st, 2011

Author: Brett Turner

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...

Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Fund Guidance Announced

July 1st, 2011

Author: Brett Turner

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...