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Rousing “Rabble” Around the Country

September 17th, 2010

Author: Sarah Grunewald

This week, the PIE-Network (PIEn) released Rabble Rousers Revisited, a comprehensive look at state-based education advocacy organizations across the country and what makes them effective. Rodel Foundation of Delaware has been a member of PIEn for several years, and it has been exciting to watch the energy and strength of each individual...

Don’t miss: NYC Schools Chancellor to keynote Race to Deliver Conference

September 16th, 2010

Author: Sarah Grunewald

On Tuesday, September 28, some of the best education minds in Delaware and across the country will gather at the University of Delaware for the third-annual Vision 2015 leadership forum, Delaware’s Race to Deliver. You’ll want to be there for the whole day, and you’ll definitely want to be there for lunch, which will be keynoted...

Teacher Hiring Task Force Launched

September 16th, 2010

Author: Brett Turner

The Delaware Teacher Hiring Task Force held its first meeting on Monday, September 13, 2010.  The Task Force was established through Senate Resolution 18 in response to the report Improving Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Delaware, which was conducted by the Delaware Academy for School Leadership in coordination with the Delaware...

Partnership Zone School Profile: Positive Outcomes Charter School

September 15th, 2010

Author: Brett Turner

Positive Outcomes, the only charter school chosen to participate in the statewide Partnership Zone Initiative, is located in Camden, Delaware.  Positive Outcomes predominately serves students in grades 7-12 with special needs from Kent County.  The school has small class sizes and offers personalized instruction to all of its...