Tag: DDOE
Delaware Launches Early Learning Survey
August 22nd, 2012
Some 3-5 year old children go to nursery school. Others go to day care. And some students stay at home with a parent, guardian, or caretaker. In each of these scenarios, the level of exposure a child has to learning his or her ABCs, fine and gross motor skills, and social emotional skills may vary widely. Kindergarten teachers often have...VIEW ARTICLE
August 22, 2012
August 22nd, 2012
Local News Cape Gazette Cape celebrates improving test scores Ninth-graders at Cape Henlopen High School scored double-digit improvements on state tests, topping district achievements. DDOE Statewide data dashboard gives educators new tool to support student learning The Delaware Department of Education’s Education Insight system allows...VIEW ARTICLE
August 20, 2012
August 20th, 2012
Local News DFM News Charter school review working group prepares to get to work Gov. Markell has named a 24-member working group to review “the current landscape for charter schools” and recommend improvements “for the benefit of our students and our school system,” Rebecca Taber, the governor’s education policy advisor, said this week...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Scores Double Digit Gains and a Bronze Medal
July 20th, 2012
A few weeks ago I commented to some folks that things were looking up in Delaware’s public schools, and that the “flywheel” appeared to be turning. Yesterday’s news from the Delaware Department of Education did not disappoint. Compared to one year ago, more than 10,000 additional children are proficient in reading, and more than 9,000 are...VIEW ARTICLE