Tag: DSEA
August 2, 2013
News, Policy and Practice, Student-Centered Learning
August 2nd, 2013
Local News The News Journal Delaware teachers are fully supporting Common Core As students prepare to return to school later this month, teachers also are readying for the new academic year. And this year, they are entering their classrooms with an important tool: clearer, more rigorous and more focused standards for mathematics and English...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Legislature’s Impressive First Half
July 17th, 2013
The Delaware Legislature recently wrapped up the first half of the 147th General Assembly. It was a significant year for education, one of the most successful legislative sessions for education in the past several years here in Delaware. For the first time, Delaware created standards for teacher training programs at higher education institutions...VIEW ARTICLE
June 17, 2013
Early Childhood Education, Policy and Practice
June 17th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Markell seeks $31 million more for education in budget Gov. Jack Markell’s proposed budget includes no new education cuts and some new money, garnering some positive vibes from district officials struggling with tight budgets. Under Markell’s budget, which is expected to be introduced this week, Delaware public...VIEW ARTICLE
June 4, 2013
Policy and Practice, Student-Centered Learning
June 4th, 2013
Local News The News Journal School district paraprofessionals fight for their jobs Paraprofessionals in the Brandywine School District facing layoffs at the end of the year pleaded for their jobs during a school board meeting Monday night in another chapter of the statewide drama over education budget cuts. “These positions are very important to...VIEW ARTICLE