Tag: delaware schools
7 Things You Need to Know About WEIC’s Interim Redistricting Plan
November 22nd, 2015
Don’t have time to read the 170-page interim plan for redistricting the City of Wilmington released by the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission (WEIC) last week? Let me point you in the direction of some essential pieces of information and answer a few questions you may be asking about both the content and the process. Content 1. ...VIEW ARTICLE
4 Must-Have Data Resources on Delaware Public Education
October 30th, 2015
Earlier this week, we blogged about DelawareFocus.org—the new website launched by the Delaware Community Foundation featuring data and analysis of 71 key community indicators in the areas of demographics, economy and working, financial self-sufficiency, quality of life, health, children and youth, and education. This week we’ve pulled...VIEW ARTICLE
Wilmington Redistricting: A Lesson in Collaboration
August 5th, 2015
As The News Journal reported, Governor Jack Markell on Tuesday signed into law two pieces of legislation put forward by the Wilmington Education Advisory Committee (WEAC). The committee’s journey (which includes publishing the report “Strengthening Wilmington Education: An Action Agenda”) has been well documented. But there’s one story...VIEW ARTICLE
Cage-Busting 201: Case Study and Wrap-Up
News, Policy and Practice, Student-Centered Learning
May 19th, 2015
Welcome back—today marks the thrilling conclusion of our cage-busting teacher series! With the release of Rick Hess’ book The Cage-Busting Teacher in April, we’re in the midst of a series spotlighting Rodel Teacher Council members’ reactions to the book. Council members Robyn Howton and Tim Brewer joined me to chat about cage-busting...VIEW ARTICLE