Tag: Data Systems
World Class Data Analysis Coming to Delaware
August 4th, 2011
The Delaware Department of Education has partnered with Harvard’s Strategic Data Project to bring world-class data analysis to Delaware – with a desire to focus on preparing students to graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills to enroll in, persist at, and complete higher education. These efforts, which should parallel...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Competes for Early Childhood Funds
July 29th, 2011
Since the announcement of the federal Early Learning Challenge, the third phase of the Race to the Top competition, states have been ‘racing’ to formulate bold applications for a share of the $500 million grant. Although the final criteria and deadlines have not been released, 36 states—including Delaware-- and the District of Columbia have...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Legislature Makes Progress in Education; More Work Ahead
Early Childhood Education, News
July 5th, 2011
The first year of the 146th General Assembly concluded last week; several bills and budget actions made progress toward education goals and positioned Delaware as a national leader. As always, more remains to be done, both on the issues addressed this year and others that remain unaddressed. In a year when most states faced budget deficits...VIEW ARTICLE
Data Governance Bill Introduced in House
June 27th, 2011
House Bill 213, which is on the Delaware House agenda tomorrow, takes the first step in fulfilling our Race to the Top promises around data governance. House Bill 213 accomplishes the following: Extends P-20 Council’s focus past high school to “postsecondary study” and “careers”; Adds Secretaries from the Department of Labor...VIEW ARTICLE