December 27, 2012
Local News
New monthly e-publication by Office of Early Learning
The Office of Early Learning has launched a monthly, new e-publication to support the early learning initiative. See the December 2012 newsletter here.
Cape Gazette
Ninth-grade health examination requirement goes into effect for 2013-14 school year
The Delaware Department of Education reminds parents of eighth-grade students that a requirement for a health examination prior to entry into ninth grade goes into effect next school year.
National News
Education Week
The 10 Most-Viewed EdWeek Stories of 2012
To give a sense of what was high on our readers’ priority lists in 2012, the editors at Education Week compiled a list of our ten most-viewed articles.
Associated Press
Tenn. Achievement District to entice teachers with salaries, bonuses
The Achievement School District is rolling out a new pay schedule in an effort to entice high-performance teachers. The Commercial Appeal reports a teacher with a fresh degree could earn $62,500 after six years of teaching with the ASD — and that doesn’t include bonus pay of up to $7,000 for the best performing schools.
Related Topics: Teacher Compensation, Teacher Effectiveness