Tag: ESEA
September 5, 2012
September 5th, 2012
Local News The News Journal State representative and educator signs on as headmaster at Odyssey Charter The Odyssey Charter School, known for its curriculum focused on math and Greek language, has announced the appointment of a new headmaster, Nick Manolakos. Manolakos has worked in public education for 34 years, most recently as academic dean for...VIEW ARTICLE
September 4, 2012
September 4th, 2012
Here are several stories in today’s news about Delaware education and from across the nation: Local News The News Journal Go for the gold at school with Race to the Top plan An op-ed by Mark Murphy, Delaware Secretary of Education This is the year when we will be deepening execution of our state’s Race to the Top plan. That includes fully...VIEW ARTICLE
July 31, 2012
July 31st, 2012
Local News Delaware State News Principal Peel ready to lead Polytech High Dr. Bruce O. Curry, who spent nearly 20 years serving as Polytech’s principal, retired over the summer, leaving behind what new principal, Dr. Jason Peel. “It’s exciting to be part of Delaware education, which is leading the nation in certain initiatives (through Race...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Schools Beating the Odds
July 24th, 2012
Last week, the state released the full results of the 2011-12 DCAS. As we’ve already noted, there is much to celebrate in the results, and public educators across the state should be proud of the progress they and their students made this year. Not only did the state meet its proficiency targets among every subgroup, but many schools also...VIEW ARTICLE