Tag: Red Clay School District

“This is going to really support teachers.” Talking Affinity Groups with Local Teacher Alena Warner-Chisolm

Educator Support and Development

May 31st, 2023

Alena Warner-Chisolm, a 14-year veteran of Delaware schools (with stops in Christina, Red Clay, and Lake Forest districts) is an English language arts teacher at Stanton Middle School—and one of the first participants in the district’s affinity group for teachers of color. The groups—which Rodel helped catalyze in Red Clay and...

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Delaware Makes National Headlines for High-Quality Instructional Materials

Educator Support and Development, News

July 28th, 2021

Four Delaware Districts Become National Stars Four local districts—Seaford, Cape Henlopen, Brandywine, and Red Clay—received some national kudos this summer. Knowledge Matters, a nationwide issue campaign, is spotlighting districts across the country they consider superstars when it comes to high-quality instructional materials...

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September 17, 2013

Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success, Student-Centered Learning

September 17th, 2013

Local News The News Journal Opinions sought on school systems A group of “concerned citizens” wants to personally survey at least 5,000 Delawareans in an effort to put their thoughts on education issues in front of state leaders. “There are so many things happening in education right now, and there’s so much momentum,” said Rod Ward, who...

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July 19, 2013

News, Policy and Practice

July 19th, 2013

Local News The News Journal State student test scores flatten out in latest report A year after double-digit gains on the standardized test, statewide scores fell slightly or plateaued this year. State education officials on Thursday unveiled the results of the Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System, or DCAS, the computerized test all public...

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