Tag: delaware schools

Burnout Remains a Reality for Many Educators. What Support is On the Way?

Educator Support and Development

October 11th, 2023

It's well known that teachers faced many challenges during the pandemic, but those new challenges often just piled on top of existing duties and magnified the persistent and growing number of responsibilities placed on teachers across the country. This reality has not gone away despite the dissipating urgency of the pandemic, as “the...

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“This is going to really support teachers.” Talking Affinity Groups with Local Teacher Alena Warner-Chisolm

Educator Support and Development

May 31st, 2023

Alena Warner-Chisolm, a 14-year veteran of Delaware schools (with stops in Christina, Red Clay, and Lake Forest districts) is an English language arts teacher at Stanton Middle School—and one of the first participants in the district’s affinity group for teachers of color. The groups—which Rodel helped catalyze in Red Clay and...

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Meet the Local Students Helping Delaware “Reimagine Middle Grades”

Postsecondary Success

April 19th, 2023

Click here to explore the full "Am I High School Ready?" poster.  ARiyah Nocks, a junior at Sussex Technical High School and Yelitza Ortiz-Uscanga, a senior at Sussex Central High School—are studying art and design in school. Last fall, the pair collaborated on a special project—designing a poster for the burgeoning “Reimagining...

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Can Leadership Opportunities Help Teacher Retention?

Educator Support and Development

March 29th, 2023

As most teachers will tell you, they are often asked to do more than just teach students. Teachers often take on more roles in their schools, many times without additional compensation. This is particularly true for teachers of color, who often get asked to take on additional responsibilities, serve on committees, or be default leaders...

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