Tag: Common Core
October 12, 2012
Early Childhood Education, News
October 12th, 2012
Local News WHYY Lunch time in Delaware: Rep. Carney eats his vegetables with New Castle County students Students got to eat their lunch with Congressman John Carney who was on hand to promote National Farm to School Month. The program encourages schools to use locally grown produce in school lunch meals. During the month of October, the Colonial...VIEW ARTICLE
Sneak Peek into the Future of Assessments
October 11th, 2012
Yesterday, the Smarter Balanced Assessment consortia released sample test items and performance tasks – providing educators a glimpse into the future of assessment within Delaware and around the country. Smarter Balanced was created in response to states adopting the Common Core State Standards and is one of two multi-state consortia developing...VIEW ARTICLE
October 9, 2012
Early Childhood Education, Policy and Practice
October 9th, 2012
Local News Delaware Department of Education Federal funds available for meals served in day care settings Federal funds are available to help child and adult day care providers in Delaware serve nutritious, healthy meals to children and adults in their facilities. Started in 1968, the Child and Adult Care Food Program provided reimbursement for...VIEW ARTICLE
October 5, 2012
October 5th, 2012
Local News The News Journal Get to know your schools: Be a principal An editorial The State Chamber of Commerce provides a way to do just that through its Principal for a Day program. It puts business leaders inside the school where they can witness first-hand the challenges, the dilemmas and the joys of teaching children. Business leaders who...VIEW ARTICLE