Tag: federal education funding
Rodel’s Post-Election Statement
December 12th, 2024
As we collectively navigate the post-election landscape and prepare for the transitions at the state and federal levels, we at Rodel want to reaffirm our mission, objectives, and values and ask for your partnership in supporting our public schools. For families, educators, and students – particularly those from marginalized communities...VIEW ARTICLE
Educators Highlight Funding Gaps and Call for Policy Change in Delaware
October 28th, 2024
When it comes to Delaware’s school funding formula, classroom educators tend to agree with the conclusions drawn by the American Institutes of Research (AIR) last year: that it is inadequate, it negatively impacts student outcomes, and lacks transparency. Seven members of the Rodel Educator Network came together in 2024 to learn about...VIEW ARTICLE
Funding Commission to Set the Stage for School Finance Reform
June 26th, 2024
Delaware’s longstanding quest for a more student-centered, equitable school funding system marches on. Following the release of an independent assessment of Delaware’s school funding system conducted by American Institutes for Research (AIR), the state Senate and House of Representatives education committees held a joint...VIEW ARTICLE
Top 5 Takeaways from Legislative Briefing on School Funding
March 15th, 2024
On March 7, the state Senate and House of Representatives combined education committees held a joint legislative briefing to dig into the independent assessment of Delaware’s school funding system conducted by American Institutes for Research (AIR). The AIR assessment, which was released in December and highlighted several areas of...VIEW ARTICLE