What Teacher Preparation Programs Make the Grade?
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has partnered with U.S News and World Report to conduct an in depth analysis of teacher preparation programs throughout the United States in order to provide the public information on each program’s ability to produce effective educators.
In Delaware (and other states), the study will assess...
You Asked… How You Can Make An Impact
One of the best things we hear from people – and we hear it a lot – is that they are excited about all the work being done in Delaware to create world-class schools, and they want to get involved. So we’ve taken a crack at compiling a list of opportunities to share your time, talents, and other resources. Delaware’s public education...
Shared Resources and Expertise on Delaware’s Horizon
Five states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards will design and pilot an open-source “platform” that would enable teachers to access, download, and create resources tied to the standards in 2012, with Delaware (along with three other states) joining the effort in 2013.
With its participation, Delaware educators will have access...
Seaford Schools Awarded for Healthier Schools
Four Seaford schools recently became the first in Delaware to receive USDA HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) awards. Cafeteria managers for Blades Elementary, Frederick Douglas Elementary, West Seaford Elementary, and Seaford Middle Schools were lauded as the backbone for this award and the application process. They were awarded the silver...