Tag: Districts’ RttT Plans
The Promise of District Race to the Top Plans
August 31st, 2011
Earlier this summer we set about the business of reading Race to the Top plans for all the state’s 19 districts. Over the next few years in Delaware, roughly $50 million dollars—about 40 percent of Race to the Top funds—will be distributed through the plans, so this is a big deal. We’ve been offering detailed commentary on specific...VIEW ARTICLE
A New Way of Teaching and Learning in Delaware?
August 16th, 2011
Districts will work with non- and for-profit partner organizations—up to 22 in each district—as part of their Race to the Top plans to use federal funds to improve education. These partners will work with districts to implement various portions of their plan, from curriculum alignment to community engagement efforts. A significant...VIEW ARTICLE
College and Career Readiness a Major Focus for Districts in RTTT
July 28th, 2011
Delaware school districts will use almost 10 percent (over $4 million) of $45.4 million federal funds to increase students’ college and career readiness. While some of these initiatives focus on guidance programs, at least 16 or the 19 districts will invest in advanced course work, including the SAT, AP and college courses. For example...VIEW ARTICLE
Lingering Questions Remain as RTTT Implementation Begins
July 18th, 2011
In spite of the sense of finality that may come with the approval of districts’ Race to the Top plans, there are a number of undetermined factors that could change their direction. One of the major investment areas is low-performing schools. However, when up to six more schools are selected for the Partnership Zone in August/September, will the...VIEW ARTICLE