Tag: Common Core
April 29, 2013
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice
April 29th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Let's start treating teachers as true professionals An opinion by Dick Gephardt, Dean Emeritus of the College of Fine and Performing Arts at Rowan University More money is a motivating force, but it is not at all certain that all of the teachers who did not receive a bonus would be motivated – or even know how – to...VIEW ARTICLE
April 26, 2013
April 26th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Pencader Charter School gets $350,000 from Delaware to help pay bills The standoff between the state Department of Education and Pencader Charter is over after the state agreed Thursday evening to pitch in $350,000 to brace the troubled school’s budget through the end of the year, school and state officials said...VIEW ARTICLE
April 24, 2013
April 24th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Pencader and state remain at odds over possible rescue The relationship between Pencader Charter School and the state Department of Education appears to be deteriorating. The two sides are still battling over who is responsible for filling a $350,000 hole in the school’s budget, with no resolution in sight. If that...VIEW ARTICLE
April 22, 2013
April 22nd, 2013
Local News Delaware Today Delaware’s new writing standards seek to improve lagging skills in K-12 students Common Core standards are a clear set of shared goals and expectations that determine what knowledge and skills will help students succeed. Local teachers, principals, superintendents and others will decide how the standards are to be met...VIEW ARTICLE