How Will Delaware Schools Spend Federal Stimulus Funds? A Breakdown
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, the third federal stimulus package since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, provides $350 billion for states, local governments, territories and tribal governments, with around $125 billion nationally earmarked for K-12 schools through the Elementary and Secondary School...
We’re Hiring: Communications and Digital Media Specialist
Rodel is hiring!
Job title: Communications and Digital Media Specialist
Reports to: Director of Communications
Summary: The Communications and Digital Media Specialist will bring an energetic and forward-thinking perspective to ensure that Delaware is global leader in educating each of its students to contribute and thrive. The...
Left Scrambling: A Parent’s View of Delaware’s Child Care Crisis
“Do you know any early childhood educators seeking employment?”
This was not a response I was expecting this summer as I called various child care centers seeking the right fit for my one-year-old. This response, coupled with being placed on at least three waiting lists, helped put into focus the child care crisis as it hit dangerously...
Susan Bunting: An Advocate for Children, Especially Those Most in Need
Last week I spoke to my longtime colleague Dr. Susan Bunting about the news that she would be leaving her post as Delaware’s Secretary of Education.
Navigating the politics of a state system of public education in 2021 (not to mention during a pandemic) is a 24/7 job, and one not filled with too many thank-you notes. In that spirit, thank...