Khan Academy: A New Tool in Teachers’ Toolkits?
At the Khan Academy you can learn just about anything, from the anatomy of a neuron to the French Revolution to the details of Henry Paulson’s 2008 bailout plan—all without leaving the house. Founder Sal Khan describes his non-profit, online instructional website as a stand-alone virtual school that anyone can learn anything from, for free...
One Year In, Where Do We Stand?
So, one year in, where is Delaware on Race to the Top (RTTT)? A new report from Vision 2015 measures Delaware’s progress—both what’s been done and what lies ahead.
The impetus for the report came from Delaware Education Secretary Lillian Lowery one year ago, when she asked the Vision 2015 coalition (of which I am a member) to “help keep...
Wave of Superintendent Changes Raising Interest
More than 40 percent of Superintendents could move on in the coming months, with four confirmed to retire, two rumored to be retiring, and two contract non-renewals.
Recent retirement announcements include Seaford, Appoquinimink, New Castle County Vo-Tech, and Cape Henlopen Districts. Contract non-renewals include Christina and Laurel...