Tag: Delaware teachers
Why I Chose Social Work Over Teaching in Delaware
Educator Support and Development, Postsecondary Success
July 15th, 2025
I see teaching as a fallback career, a "Plan B" to becoming a social worker. This perception came from witnessing the overwhelming challenges including unsustainable workloads, inadequate pay, a lack of resources in Delaware schools, and my observations as a college student pursuing psychology and child development. During my internship with...VIEW ARTICLE
Affirming Our Commitment to Equity
December 12th, 2024
As we collectively navigate the post-election landscape and prepare for the transitions at the state and federal levels, we at Rodel want to reaffirm our mission, objectives, and values and ask for your partnership in supporting our public schools. For families, educators, and students—particularly those from marginalized communities who...VIEW ARTICLE
Educators Highlight Funding Gaps and Call for Policy Change in Delaware
October 28th, 2024
When it comes to Delaware’s school funding formula, classroom educators tend to agree with the conclusions drawn by the American Institutes of Research (AIR) last year: that it is inadequate, it negatively impacts student outcomes, and lacks transparency. Seven members of the Rodel Educator Network came together in 2024 to learn about...VIEW ARTICLE
Sparking Curiosity and a Love of Teaching: Q&A with Teacher of the Year Cory Hafer
February 6th, 2024
*Photos by Jennifer Corbett and Cory Hafer. For the students inside Cory Hafer’s classroom, such questions can launch an investigative journey and a love of learning. Hafer, a science and engineering teacher at Middletown High School, is Delaware’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. Over the course of five years at Middletown...VIEW ARTICLE