Tag: Secretary Mark Murphy
June 6, 2013
June 6th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Charter school reform bill advances in state House A bill aimed at reforming the state’s charter school system is headed to full House, despite objections that the measure needs public input and will hurt traditional schools. The House Education Committee narrowly approved HB 165, 7-6, after a motion to table the bill...VIEW ARTICLE
Pencader Charter Decision: State Board Sets Standard
February 22nd, 2013
At the State Board of Education committee meeting on February 21st, Secretary Murphy recommended revocation of the charter of Pencader Charter Business and Finance School. The State Board unanimously voted to enact his decision, which will close the school at the end of this academic year. The Department of Education will host meetings with...VIEW ARTICLE
August 3, 2012
August 3rd, 2012
Local News DFM News Delaware teacher evaluation plan in place for new school year Delaware’s Department of Education has finalized how teachers and professional staff across the state will be evaluated in the coming school year. This past school year Component 5 was only considered when it raised the rating of a teacher in DCAS-tested grades and...VIEW ARTICLE