Tag: Teacher Effectiveness
December 19, 2012
December 19th, 2012
Local News The News Journal Christina district cited in federal probe A federal investigation has found that Christina School District punished black students “more harshly and more frequently” than white students with similar discipline records. The state’s largest school district entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of...VIEW ARTICLE
December 17, 2012
December 18th, 2012
Local News The News Journal Teacher rewards expand More public school educators will be eligible to receive a bonus of up to $10,000 next year because of changes to a state Department of Education program. The Delaware Talent Cooperative rewards top-performing educators who work in schools that have challenges, such as low test scores or a high...VIEW ARTICLE
December 11, 2012
December 11th, 2012
Local News The News Journal Sussex could add college-proposed university hopes to start by 2014 A big opportunity could be on the horizon for prospective college students as a new four-year university is hoping to call Sussex County home. The American College of Delaware, to be located between Lewes and Milton, could open as early as September...VIEW ARTICLE
December 3, 2012
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...VIEW ARTICLE