Tag: Education Philanthropy

Voting Starts Today for iEducate Delaware Finalists

Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice

August 15th, 2012

Today, voting has begun for the iEducate Delaware finalists: 15 Delawareans who are unsung heroes of public education from up and down the state. The finalists--nominated by people like you--represent a diverse cross-section of teachers, community leaders, school leaders, and other inspiring individuals who are dedicating their time, commitment...

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August 14, 2012

Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice

August 14th, 2012

Local News DFM News Christina School District adds Delaware’s first public Montessori programs Public Montessori schooling is available for the first time to Delaware residents with the opening this month of two programs in the Christina School District. They include a preschool through grade 5 program operating under the umbrella of Bancroft...

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Bill Gates: Student Feedback Key in Teacher Evaluation

Policy and Practice

August 2nd, 2012

Ask Bill Gates what he believes the most critical ingredients in a teacher evaluation system are.  His response may surprise you.  Last month, I attended the Education Commission of the States National Forum on Education in Atlanta, GA, where Mr. Gates was the keynote speaker.  There, he argued that within a reliable teacher evaluation system...

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Announcing the iEducate Delaware Finalists

Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice

July 31st, 2012

We are excited to announce the 15 finalists of the iEducate Delaware™ initiative, recognizing the unsung heroes of public education statewide. The finalists represent a diverse cross section of parents, educators, community leaders, and other inspiring individuals from up and down the state who are dedicating their time, commitment, and...

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