Tag: School Leadership
No Longer a “D” for Delaware
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice
February 2nd, 2012
It’s been a busy couple of years for education policymakers, especially when it comes to “teacher quality.” And with all the recent apprehension about teacher evaluation and DPAS II—and all the revisions that have occurred—it’s easy to forget about the progress we’ve made. But the fact of the matter is that we have made...VIEW ARTICLE
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