Tag: Teacher Effectiveness

December 3, 2012

Policy and Practice

December 3rd, 2012

National News Education Week Report finds economic success hinges on education equity   An Alliance for Excellent Education report says the nation's failure to provide all children with an equal education has "dire economic consequences" that will only worsen as the population of students of color grows. The achievement gaps are closing, but wide...

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November 30, 2012

News, Policy and Practice

November 30th, 2012

Local News The News Journal School takes new shape Work is scheduled to begin today on a major expansion of Seaford Senior High School, putting in motion plans voters approved last year to add two wings to the building and tailor the space for independent academies within the school. “This day is about our community’s commitment to your...

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November 28, 2012

Early Childhood Education

November 28th, 2012

Local News WDDE Delaware sees strides made in an early childhood education initiative Gov. Markell and others were in Wilmington honoring the high performing child-care providers participating in the Delaware Stars for Early Success rating program.Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge funds have led the state to set an ambitious goal for the...

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November 26, 2012

News

November 26th, 2012

Local News The News Journal Odyssey Charter School's plan for Del. 48 campus raises concerns Westgate Farms resident James Kennedy was happy when he learned Odyssey Charter School officials chose the historic Mundy Farm on Del. 48 in Mill Creek as the site for a new location. That was before he realized Odyssey’s plans were for a kindergarten...

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