February 14, 2017
Delaware News
Delaware 105.9
Representative Charles Potter plans to introduce a school prayer bill in Dover
"Before the end of session it's going to take place," said Representative Charles Potter promising to introduce legislation to bring prayer back to state schools. Prayer was removed from schools in the early-60's, but Potter believes...
February 13, 2017
Delaware News
Delaware State News
Seeking a voice for students on Delaware school boards
Letter to the Editor
A representative democracy is based upon the idea that the people who are subjected to a government can be fairly represented in it by running for and holding an elected office. While this principle has been properly implemented at the...
How the “Whole Child” Approach is Transforming Education in Delaware
As concerns about over-testing and overemphasizing test scores persist, the “whole child” approach to education is gaining ground. The non-academic attributes that prepare young people for success in the real world—think character, grit, and growth mindset—are beginning to take a more prominent place in the education reform conversation...
Close the Word Gap and Build Stronger Brains with Language Nutrition
Differences in the size of a child’s vocabulary first appear at 18 months—and are correlated with education and income. Dana Suskind, author of the book “Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain,” offers a more comprehensive look at the word gap and what it means for student success.
Words and interactions are...