Tag: Delaware education
From Chemistry Class to Circle Time: A Q&A with Imani Wulff Cochrane
October 21st, 2021
Imani Wulff Cochrane, a student at St. Georges Technical High School, was the undisputed hit of Gov. Carney’s announcement this month regarding a $50 million in workforce training. The teenager spoke passionately about the joy she feels while working and learning on-the-job at St. Georges’ in-house preschool center, where students...VIEW ARTICLE
Susan Bunting: An Advocate for Children, Especially Those Most in Need
October 18th, 2021
Last week I spoke to my longtime colleague Dr. Susan Bunting about the news that she would be leaving her post as Delaware’s Secretary of Education. Navigating the politics of a state system of public education in 2021 (not to mention during a pandemic) is a 24/7 job, and one not filled with too many thank-you notes. In that spirit, thank...VIEW ARTICLE
A New Era for Career Pathways in Delaware
Partnerships, Postsecondary Success
October 6th, 2021
Public and private investments will mean huge dividends for students This week, Governor John Carney announced a $50 million public-private investment in workforce development, including a major boon for Delaware’s career pathways system—already considered among the best in the country. Over the last several years, Delaware has grown its...VIEW ARTICLE
Celebrating Success: Statewide Pathways Foundation Built to Last
September 17th, 2021
Delaware Scaling Work-Based Learning, Industry Credentials, and Academic Credit In the 10th grade, a student at Appoquinimink High School heard a guest speaker one day at his plant science class—a rep from Landcare, a nationally known landscaping company. In 11th grade, the student met the company’s HR director at the school's Workforce...VIEW ARTICLE