Tag: early learning
Delaware Education At A Glance: 10 Things to Know
August 15th, 2024
Delaware Education at a Glance: 10 Things to Know Education in Delaware is constantly evolving and changing. Rodel’s goal is to keep citizens, educators, and politicians informed on the latest developments in local education. So, we’ve pulled 10 facts from Rodel’s 2024 Delaware Public Education At A Glance report to show the current state...VIEW ARTICLE
Two Children for Every Available Seat: Delaware’s Unmet Child Care Demand
July 12th, 2024
Affordable, accessible child care is a foundational necessity for supporting families and the economy. But statewide data has showed us that as many as 80 percent of Delaware parents and caregivers are holding back from advancing their careers, pursuing education, or buying a home because they cannot access or afford child care. What...VIEW ARTICLE
New Bills Target Child Safety
May 10th, 2024
As we wrote in March, a handful of tragic incidents across the state have shone a spotlight on child safety and abuse risks at child care centers. Health and safety complaints to the Office of Child Care Licensing are up 30 percent over the last year, according to the Department of Education, which oversees child care licensing. In...VIEW ARTICLE
Early Literacy Efforts Remain Front and Center in Delaware
March 25th, 2024
Delaware continues to focus on early literacy, a critical benchmark for a child’s educational development, and an area where Delaware (along with most of the nation) has declined in recent years. Recent focus has been on the NAEP scores, which have put Delaware below most other states and well below some of our neighbors, and with one of...VIEW ARTICLE