Tag: Teacher Effectiveness

December 17, 2012

Policy and Practice

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...

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December 11, 2012

Policy and Practice

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...

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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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