Tag: Achievement Gap
A Short-term Fix: Further Analysis of Delaware’s ESEA waiver
March 1st, 2012
Yesterday, Delaware (along with 25 other states and DC) submitted its application for a waiver from No Child Left Behind (NCLB). We’ve covered the development of principle II (accountability) of our waiver application extensively. So now that the application has been formally submitted, let’s take a look at some of the more interesting nuances...VIEW ARTICLE
Opinion in “The News Journal” Scapegoats Charter Schools
February 22nd, 2012
Last week, The News Journal posted an opinion that opined the fact that our schools have become more segregated due to charter schools and school choice options – while failing to acknowledge the basic rules of our education system that lead to this problem in the first place. First, let’s put to rest the debate that school choice is...VIEW ARTICLE
Two Delaware Charter Schools Renewed…with Conditions
February 17th, 2012
On Thursday, the State Board of Education approved charter school renewals for the Academy of Dover and Prestige Academy with potentially strict, but, as yet, undefined conditions related to student performance and financial management. These conditions will be promulgated over the next month in new regulations that would supplement or replace an...VIEW ARTICLE
National AP Test Report: Delaware Trails in Advanced Placement
February 9th, 2012
Earlier today the College Board released its 8th annual AP report, highlighting data and trends on AP test participation and results of the nation’s 2011 graduates. The report says that the nation’s graduates are not as college ready as they should or need to be—and Delaware is no exception. DDOE’s press release trumpeted “More Delaware...VIEW ARTICLE