Tag: Teacher Effectiveness
Governor Markell Continues Fulfilling “Blueprint” for Education
January 28th, 2013
As the legislature moves forward to review Governor Markell’s proposed budget, it was inspiring to see that the Governor’s State of the State reflected his vision for education in Delaware well before he was elected Governor. In his "Blueprint for a Better Delaware", then Treasurer Jack Markell outlined his policy goals to make Delaware’s...VIEW ARTICLE
January 16, 2013
January 16th, 2013
Local News Delaware Department of Education Delaware students selected for United States Senate Youth Program Two Delaware students will represent the First State as delegates to the 51st annual United States Senate Youth Program in March. Secretary of Education Mark Murphy selected Thurston Brevett, a Cab Calloway School of the Arts student...VIEW ARTICLE
January 14, 2013
January 14th, 2013
National News The Minneapolis Star Tribune Minn. teacher certification lags Teachers who have pursued the rigorous path of national board certification describe it as a label of excellence and a way to learn powerful skills that can lift their performance at mid-career. Minnesota used to produce dozens of newly certified teachers annually, but...VIEW ARTICLE
January 10, 2013
January 11th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Prescription for learning The STEM Academy is a major piece of a restructuring plan at Glasgow that aims to boost student achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Incoming students also can choose the Business and Entrepreneurship Academy or the Arts and Humanities Academy. School leaders hope...VIEW ARTICLE