Tag: DDOE
Celebrating Superstars in Delaware Education
May 3rd, 2011
Last night at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, business leaders and educators came together to honor schools across the state for programs that have been improving students’ learning and academic performance. For over twenty years, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has recognized and awarded $2,500 to successful programs that directly...VIEW ARTICLE
In Case You Missed It….April State Board Meeting Update
April 27th, 2011
At the April 21 State Board meeting, DOE officials provided several updates on Race to the Top, including the statewide SAT and DCAS; approved the aspiring principals program; approved the only charter application recommended (for Moyer Academy), and discussed the recent Christina School Board decision. All districts have submitted their full...VIEW ARTICLE
Happy Teacher Day
April 18th, 2011
Did you know that May 3 is National Teacher Day? A national day to celebrate classroom heroes was the brainchild of Arkansas teacher Mattye Whyte Woodridge. Mrs. Woodridge wrote a letter to Eleanor Roosevelt, urging the First Lady to persuade her husband to proclaim a special day to honor teachers. In 1953, the U.S. Congress proclaimed the very...VIEW ARTICLE
Race to the Top Plans Due Today!
April 11th, 2011
School districts throughout Delaware submitted their final Race to the Top Success Plans today outlining how they plan to spend their portion of Race to the Top funds. The Delaware Department of Education will review the plans and either accept as is or send back to the districts with specific feedback. After that, the districts will have...VIEW ARTICLE