Tag: Delaware education
Q&A with Delaware Teacher of the Year Kimberly Stock
March 3rd, 2021
From a virtual celebration at a socially distanced watch party at McKean High School, Kimberly Stock was named the 2021 Delaware Teacher of the Year last fall. Stock, an English learner teacher, also teaches AP Literature and Composition and eleventh grade English language arts—all while managing the language acquisition plans for more...VIEW ARTICLE
Nominate a Local Hero for Black Voices for Black Justice Fund
February 25th, 2021
Inspired by Black History Month and our unwavering desire to address structural and systemic racism in Delaware and beyond, the Delaware Community Foundation and Rodel are proud to sponsor the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund. This initiative aims to highlight black voices in our community. Through nominations, the program provides...VIEW ARTICLE
The COVID Context: Delaware’s Falling School Enrollment
Funding and Equity, News, The COVID Context
February 18th, 2021
For the first time in a decade, Delaware public school enrollment has dropped. This trend spans the country—just one of the many shakeups caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Delaware, enrollment triggers a handful of important policy and budgetary questions. A drop in public school enrollment brings many concerns with it, such as: a...VIEW ARTICLE
Breaking Down Gov. Carney’s 2021 State of the State
Early Childhood Education, Funding and Equity, News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success
January 29th, 2021
This week, Governor John Carney delivered his State of the State address and presented his FY22 recommended budget. Gov. Carney started the education portion of his address by thanking the hard work and dedication of educators, school leaders, child care providers, and all school staff during the pandemic. He acknowledged that they continue...VIEW ARTICLE