Tag: DDOE
March 15, 2013
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice
March 15th, 2013
Local News The Economist Value-added remodeling “This business”, says John Demby, the principal (headmaster) of Sussex Tech, a high school in Delaware, “has changed dramatically in a very short period.” This year, like all principals in the state, he is evaluating teachers under a new system for the first time. The state is also adopting a...VIEW ARTICLE
March 14, 2013
March 14th, 2013
Local News The News Journal State rejects Christina's teacher bonus proposal The state Department of Education rejected the Christina School District’s proposed alternative to the state teacher bonus program, according to a letter sent Tuesday to district officials. This volleys the issue back into Christina’s court, with millions in grant...VIEW ARTICLE
Pencader Charter Decision: State Board Sets Standard
February 22nd, 2013
At the State Board of Education committee meeting on February 21st, Secretary Murphy recommended revocation of the charter of Pencader Charter Business and Finance School. The State Board unanimously voted to enact his decision, which will close the school at the end of this academic year. The Department of Education will host meetings with...VIEW ARTICLE
Race to the Top Report Released: Delaware is Making Progress
February 8th, 2013
Over halfway through its third year, Delaware continues to make strides in its Race to the Top. On February 1, the US Department of Education (ED) released its Year 2 Report for Delaware. In this comprehensive annual report card that that identifies the successes, accomplishments, and challenges of the state’s RTTT implementation, ED noted...VIEW ARTICLE