Tag: career pathways
Celebrating Success: Statewide Pathways Foundation Built to Last
September 17th, 2021
Delaware Scaling Work-Based Learning, Industry Credentials, and Academic Credit In the 10th grade, a student at Appoquinimink High School heard a guest speaker one day at his plant science class—a rep from Landcare, a nationally known landscaping company. In 11th grade, the student met the company’s HR director at the school's Workforce...VIEW ARTICLE
Equity and Education Take Center Stage at Busy Legislative Session
July 1st, 2021
In the wake of a national reckoning with racial and social justice, a challenging year battling the impact of COVID-19, and the election of new (largely progressive) members to our state legislature, all eyes were on the first half of the 151st General Assembly. Since kicking off last January, the legislature, which officially...VIEW ARTICLE
COVID-19 Throws Curveballs at Legislative Session, but Education Budget Remains Largely Unscathed
July 7th, 2020
In a historic legislative session—punctuated by the COVID-19 outbreak that suspended the legislature for most of session starting in March—no new bills related to public education were passed. While the pandemic triggered statewide budget cuts and little in the way of new investments, the Fiscal Year 2021 Delaware budget maintains its...VIEW ARTICLE
Two Great Events on College & Career Readiness
News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success
February 16th, 2016
When it comes to preparing students for success after high school, Delaware is making some great strides. This time next week, a gathering of school, business, and community leaders from throughout the state will assemble for two great events focused on the efforts underway. First up is the 2nd Annual DE Pathways Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 12:15...VIEW ARTICLE