Tag: Delaware
Building Blocks of Personalized Learning
Policy and Practice, Student-Centered Learning
March 17th, 2016
Personalizing learning can take many forms. And not every form has to involve a tablet or screen. Technology is transforming classroom practice rapidly, but maybe not in the way you think. In many classrooms, technology allows for personalized learning to blossom through richer discussions, closer relationships between students and teachers...VIEW ARTICLE
Two Great Events on College & Career Readiness
News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success
February 16th, 2016
When it comes to preparing students for success after high school, Delaware is making some great strides. This time next week, a gathering of school, business, and community leaders from throughout the state will assemble for two great events focused on the efforts underway. First up is the 2nd Annual DE Pathways Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 12:15...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware’s Progress on Improving Testing
February 11th, 2016
Recently, the Center for American Progress published a report called “ESEA Reauthorization: Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act Toward a Coherent, Aligned Assessment System.” The big idea: The report highlights how ESSA maintains basic testing requirements, but has created an opportunity for states to be flexible in developing...VIEW ARTICLE
Make Time for the RTC Workshop
News, Policy and Practice, Student-Centered Learning
February 8th, 2016
By Jennifer Hollstein, secondary English teacher and teacher evaluator, Charter School of Wilmington Time. Ask any teacher what’s in short supply and that is most likely what you’ll hear. We’d love to meet, to collaborate, to learn something new, to reflect, and to capitalize on our own strengths, but finding the time to make that...VIEW ARTICLE