Tag: Online Learning

May 2, 2013

News

May 2nd, 2013

Local News The News Journal A closer look at Pencader Charter vs. Christina School District An opinion by Barbara Finnan, a former public school teacher We all know there’s a “Delaware Way” in getting things done in this state, but, really, why are our politicians, movers and shakers, taking things to a ridiculous extreme on the issue of...

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April 8, 2013

News

April 18th, 2013

Local News The News Journal Pencader seeks $350,000 bailout from state Pencader Business and Finance Charter School in New Castle, which is set to close at the end of the academic year. Over the past few weeks, however, school leaders have been saying they don’t even have enough money to finish the year. That has raised anxiety among parents and...

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March 20, 2013

Policy and Practice

March 20th, 2013

National News Education News Professors express worry over possible MOOC mandate Public colleges and universities in California are expressing concern over a proposal that would have them accept for credit online courses offered by other entities – including for-profit companies. Of particular worry is how the faculty and administrators could...

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March 14, 2013

News, Policy and Practice

March 14th, 2013

Local News The News Journal State rejects Christina's teacher bonus proposal The state Department of Education rejected the Christina School District’s proposed alternative to the state teacher bonus program, according to a letter sent Tuesday to district officials.  This volleys the issue back into Christina’s court, with millions in grant...

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