Tag: Teach For America
Calling All College Seniors!
March 7th, 2013
I will admit, as my college graduation neared, I intuitively knew that I wanted my professional life to mirror my personal values - and it was this belief that led me to apply for Teach For America. Last week, I was heartened to see the USED expand this type of opportunity to an even greater number of college seniors through their newly launched...VIEW ARTICLE
February 14, 2013
February 14th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Lawmakers look to keep $500,000 for AP classes Taking a cue from President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, lawmakers on the state’s budget committee Wednesday discussed increased funding for college-level courses in public high schools. At a hearing on the Department of Education’s spending plan, the...VIEW ARTICLE
November 14, 2012
November 14th, 2012
Local News WDEL Communities in Schools gets $300K to fight dropout rate Communities in Schools received a $300,000 grant from AT&T to help lower the high school dropout rate. Through this generous grant, Jim Purcell President of Communities in Schools plans to expand their presence to improve graduation rates at William Penn, Newark...VIEW ARTICLE
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...VIEW ARTICLE