Delaware, the U.S., and the Global Report Card: What it Means
An often-unpredictable 2016 came to a close with some status-quo scores and glimmers of promise in science for U.S. students on the Program for International Assessment (PISA), a “global report card” of student achievement.
The PISA is administered every three years to 15-year-old students around the world, assessing their knowledge and...
January 6, 2017
Delaware News
Coastal Point
IRSD's Bunting tapped to become state's top legislator
The Indian River School District may be sending another education leader to the state level. This time, it’s for the big chair. IRSD Superintendent Susan Bunting is to be nominated for Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education. On Dec. 30, Gov.-elect John...
15 Facts about Dr. Susan Bunting
Last week, Governor-elect John Carney tabbed Indian River School District superintendent Susan Bunting as the new secretary of Education. Bunting was born and raised in Selbyville, Delaware where she attended Selbyville High School. She received a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Delaware and became superintendent of...
January 5, 2017
Delaware News
Cape Gazette
H.O.B. students perform community service for holidays
Students at H.O. Birmingham Elementary performed community service during the holiday season. They took two-hour shifts as bell ringers for the Salvation Army. They also provided stocking stuffers for soldiers.
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Digging deeper: Does teacher diversity...