Tag: School Leadership

We’re Still Fixing a Broken Car

Policy and Practice

August 16th, 2012

The University of Delaware’s annual “Delaware Teacher and Administrator Supply and Demand Survey Analysis” report reminds me of fixing my first car in high school – a lot of repairs around the edges that kept it running while, in the end, a whole new car was required. We all remember our first car – for me, it was a 1982 Honda Accord...

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Voting Starts Today for iEducate Delaware Finalists

Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice

August 15th, 2012

Today, voting has begun for the iEducate Delaware finalists: 15 Delawareans who are unsung heroes of public education from up and down the state. The finalists--nominated by people like you--represent a diverse cross-section of teachers, community leaders, school leaders, and other inspiring individuals who are dedicating their time, commitment...

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Keep “The Irreplaceables” In Our Classrooms

News, Policy and Practice

August 13th, 2012

This post was originally published on Town Square Delaware. The New Teacher Project’s (TNTP) recently released report, “The Irreplaceables: Understanding the Real Retention Crisis in America’s Urban Schools,” has parallels (albeit not perfect) to fantasy football league “can’t cut” lists. I know the idea of an education report...

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August 10, 2012

News

August 10th, 2012

Local News DFM News State review seeks to quell growing debate over Delaware charter schools Gov. Jack Markell plans to appoint a working group to review the current law and recommend ways to improve it. The panel will be appointed soon and should complete its work before the General Assembly reconvenes in January. Updating the law, coupled with a...

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