Where did DCAS come from?
Today, as the last DSTP scores are released, and as districts and the state gear-up for the first year of using the new Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS), it is interesting to look back on how we moved from DSTP to DCAS over the last five years.
With minor tweaks along the way, DSTP was the law of the land for over a decade in...
Delaware’s School Finance System Turns 62
Unfortunately, for the second year, the General Assembly did not approve a pilot enabling up to eight districts to use state education funds more flexibly, which was part of Delaware’s winning Race to the Top application. It was included in the draft budget after markup and the Grant-in-Aid draft, but did not receive support late on June 30...
Performance Pay – Current Context
The traditional salary schedule, which rewards teachers based upon years of experience and educational attainment, is one of the most enduring aspects of public education. This structure, dating back to the 1920s, stems from inequities based upon gender and job type that permeated the profession. The salary schedule removed raises and other...
Meet Brett Turner
Hello! First, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Brett Turner. I recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Master in Public Affairs and joined the Rodel Foundation team as a Program Officer. I am extremely excited about the opportunity to move to Delaware and take part in the tremendous education reform...