Tag: D.C.

August 20, 2013

Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice

August 20th, 2013

Local News The Middletown Transcript  Appo. hires new special ed. coordinator for elementary schools The Appoquinimink School District chose one of its own to fill an elementary school special education district coordinator position that’s been vacant since the spring. Tamara Grimes-Stewart, a 7-year employee with the district, was tapped Aug...

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August 14, 2013

News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success

August 14th, 2013

Local News The News Journal Grade marks 'erosion' as teachers lose confidence in state evaluation process Growing numbers of Delaware teachers are dissatisfied with the state assessment used to judge their performance, results from a statewide survey show. “There is an erosion in the confidence teachers have,” said Delaware Education...

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July 31, 2013

News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success

July 31st, 2013

Local News The News Journal Conservative groups bemoan lack of local education oversight A growing national debate over the use of Common Core State Standards in schools was on display Tuesday night during a panel discussion by conservative activists who said the standards are taking decisions about education out of the hands of parents and local...

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July 3, 2013

News, Postsecondary Success

July 3rd, 2013

Local News The News Journal New report examines state education policies The National Center for Education Statistics recently released a new report that is a must-read for anyone interested in policy. The report lists policies in each state for the following: accountability, assessments and standards, staff qualifications and development, state...

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