Tag: Governor Markell
Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Fund Guidance Announced
Early Childhood Education, News
July 1st, 2011
The United States Department of Education outlined their priorities for the recently created Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Fund – with an emphasis on rating systems, appropriate standards and assessments for kids, and high standards for the profession. Delaware is well positioned to compete for up to $50 million (winning states...VIEW ARTICLE
Race to the Top Early-Learning Challenge Fund Guidance Announced
Early Childhood Education, News
July 1st, 2011
The United States Department of Education outlined their priorities for the recently created Race to the Top Early-Learning Challenge Fund – with an emphasis on rating systems, appropriate standards and assessments for kids, and high standards for the profession. Delaware is well positioned to compete for up to $50 million (winning states...VIEW ARTICLE
Innovation Grants Available for School Districts and Non-Profits
June 24th, 2011
Last August, the US Department of Education inaugurated the Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund Competition to provide $650M in grants to Local Education Agencies and Non-profits. The initiative chose just 49 of 1700 applicants and although most of the funds were allocated to nationwide organizations like Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP)...VIEW ARTICLE
Education Committee Moves Legislation Forward
June 22nd, 2011
The House Education Committee today unanimously passed House Bill 205, which would strengthen authorizer oversight of charter schools – which recent events demonstrate is needed - in order to minimize the impact of closing low-performing schools on students and families. Several people throughout the hearing acknowledged the collaborative...VIEW ARTICLE