Tag: STEM
February 25, 2013
February 25th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Wallace new executive director at Vision Network The Vision Network of Delaware, a Wilmington nonprofit, will have a new executive director at the helm Monday. Dana Diesel Wallace replaces Mark Murphy, who left to become the state Secretary of Education. She was most recently working at a North Carolina organization...VIEW ARTICLE
Three Big PreK-12 Proposals
Early Childhood Education, News
February 15th, 2013
On Tuesday night, President Obama’s State of the Union Address focused on growing America’s middle-class. This growth, he argued, can only occur if citizens have access to education and training for today’s jobs. In his speech, the President offered three sweeping proposals to improve PreK-12 education, even beyond the Race to the Top...VIEW ARTICLE
February 8, 2013
February 8th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Follow along today to learn more about STEM education Today Nichole Dobo is in Baltimore for an event hosted by the Education Writers Association. It’s called Under the Microscope: Examining STEM Education. National News Education Sector A Los Angeles High School illustrates the strengths and challenges of blended...VIEW ARTICLE
February 5, 2013
February 5th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Wilmington Charter wins WorldQuest competition A team of four Charter School of Wilmington students beat out more than 160 students from 10 local high schools Saturday to claim victory in this year's Academic WorldQuest. The annual contest is sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Wilmington, which provides forums...VIEW ARTICLE