Tag: NCLB
August 7, 2013
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice
August 7th, 2013
Local News WDDE Dept of Education seeks feedback on proposed new school science standards About 20 people came to the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington Tuesday to get more information about the state’s plan for new science standards in Delaware schools. Most were actually Delaware Department of Education staffers and teachers, including...VIEW ARTICLE
August 6, 2013
Early Childhood Education, News
August 6th, 2013
Local News Sussex County Post State Teacher of the Year John Sell new assistant principal at Sussex Tech Sussex Technical High School announced Tuesday that John Sell has been named an assistant principal at Sussex Tech. In his new position, Mr. Sell, Delaware’s 2013 State Teacher of the Year, has several roles. He will supervise students with...VIEW ARTICLE
July 31, 2013
News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success
July 31st, 2013
Local News The News Journal Conservative groups bemoan lack of local education oversight A growing national debate over the use of Common Core State Standards in schools was on display Tuesday night during a panel discussion by conservative activists who said the standards are taking decisions about education out of the hands of parents and local...VIEW ARTICLE
July 25, 2013
News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success
July 25th, 2013
Local News The News Journal High school class on Bible up for a vote The Cape Henlopen School Board will vote tonight on a proposal to offer a high school class examining the Bible’s role in society and history, tying Delaware into a national debate over the limits of religion in schools. If approved, the elective class would begin in fall of...VIEW ARTICLE