School Turnaround: It Is Being Done
While at the Education Trust’s National Conference in Washington, D.C. last week, I had the opportunity to listen to numerous speakers from around the country engaged in positive reform efforts. One presentation that struck a chord with me highlighted the incredible work going on in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to turnaround their...
Putting the Final Touches on Partnership Zone Plans
Delaware’s Partnership Zone Schools are putting the final touches on the initial drafts to be submitted to the Delaware Department of Education by Monday, November 15 outlining the steps they will take to turn around their schools.
While the final details are unavailable, public hearings and information sessions have provided some...
The funding community takes NOLA by storm.
Another storm for a hard-hit city, but this was a productive one. Last week several Rodel staff were pleased to join 450 other education funders in New Orleans for the annual Grantmakers for Education Conference. This year’s theme, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” couldn’t have been more appropriate for a place like...
Partnership Zone in Practice: What Could This Mean For You? Part Five
Recently, Secretary Lowery designated four schools as members of Delaware’s statewide Partnership Zone Initiative, an ambitious effort to transform the academic outcomes of students at our persistently low-performing schools. Secretary Lowery chose each of the four campuses based upon regulations outlined in Delaware’s Education...