Tag: Common Core
Happy 2012: Full Steam Ahead
Early Childhood Education, News
January 11th, 2012
As we take stock of 2011 and look to 2012, we ask ourselves: Are we closer to creating world-class schools for Delaware’s children? For me the answer is clearly, “yes.” In fact, if Delaware’s public school system were a train, it would be moving at full steam. Why? In 2011, the state adopted higher standards, aka the Common Core...VIEW ARTICLE
With ELA and Math Underway, Science Standards Up Next
December 30th, 2011
As a former 5th grade science teacher, I’m extremely heartened to learn that Delaware will join a coalition of 26 states developing Next Generation Science Standards – which will outline the essential knowledge and skills all students need for success, particularly in the evolving global economy. I distinctly remember scouring the web late...VIEW ARTICLE
ESEA Waiver Presents Opportunity to Build Upon Delaware’s Reform Efforts
December 9th, 2011
Delaware will join approximately 40 other states seeking a waiver from requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – providing us an unprecedented opportunity to build upon our current Race to the Top efforts around data use and teacher quality. Based upon Delaware’s initial draft, we are proposing to: Continue our...VIEW ARTICLE
How the Common Core is Like Yelp
November 16th, 2011
The release of Keeping Pace With K-12 Online Learning 2011 focuses our attention on increased accountability and transparency for digital providers. While that’s undoubtedly important, I’m struck by one, and arguably the most important, benefit (referenced on page 5 of the report) of the Common Core – and that is its impact on next...VIEW ARTICLE