Tag: School Leadership
Singapore: A North Star in the Great Teacher Debate
December 19th, 2011
As Delaware policymakers and teachers struggle with the complexities of introducing student growth measures into the state's revised teacher evaluation system, DPAS II, I hope we don't lose sight of the larger goal. As a state, we are on a journey to create a great teaching profession so that every child in Delaware has an inspired teacher in...VIEW ARTICLE
Prestige Academy on WHYY
December 15th, 2011
Wilmington’s Prestige Academy will be featured on WHYY-TV tomorrow, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. I encourage you to watch. The story of this school and the difference it is making for so many young men in Wilmington is remarkable (read more in this Delaware Today article). Prestige holds their students to simple, clear expectations: Respect...VIEW ARTICLE
Leadership Changes Still Rolling; 2 Superintendents in 1 Night
December 14th, 2011
In a continuing trend of superintendent turnover in Delaware, two school district superintendents announced last night their intent to resign their respective posts in June 2012. Christina School District Superintendent, Dr. Marcia V. Lyles, announced at last night’s school board meeting that she will not be seeking renewal of her contract. ...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Has the Data Capacity – Now the Tough Work Begins
December 12th, 2011
Delaware, like many states, has built the necessary data infrastructure to track students throughout their academic careers; however, tough work remains for all stakeholders, from policymakers to teachers, to successfully understand and act upon the information, according to Data Quality Campaign’s Data for Action 2011. The report highlights...VIEW ARTICLE