Tag: Delaware education
We Partner to Transform Public Education: Rodel’s 2022 Priorities
March 28th, 2022
As the first quarter of 2022 comes to a close, the team at Rodel is already hard at work on a number of fronts. And as the legislative picture begins to come into focus, we felt it was a good time to reflect on our big priorities for the year. For more details on what’s underway, check out this by-the-numbers summary. As a reminder...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Recognizing the True Cost of Quality Early Learning
March 17th, 2022
Last year, Delaware committed to changing how it calculates payment rates for “Purchase of Care,” the state subsidy that helps cover child care tuition for low-income families. The legislature passed HB 250, which required: The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Department of Education (DOE), in...VIEW ARTICLE
Legislators Propose Overdue Improvements to Pre-K Funding
March 8th, 2022
Updated January 27, 2023: HS 1 for HB 144, mentioned below, has been replaced by HS 1 for HB 33. Young children with disabilities often need extra support from the adults in their lives. At school, that usually means smaller class sizes, added staff, and an inclusive mix of peers to ensure their unique needs are being met. But...VIEW ARTICLE