Tag: Teacher Evaluation
August 21, 2012
August 21st, 2012
Local News The News Journal Markell, Murphy greet elementary pupils While most of Delaware’s public school students and educators return to the classroom next week, the students at Maple Lane Elementary in Claymont have been back at it for nearly three weeks. WDEL Colonial S.D. holds referendum info meeting Colonial school officials say the...VIEW ARTICLE
August 17, 2012
August 17th, 2012
Local News The News Journal Pencader in compliance After a tumultuous year at Pencader Charter Business and Finance High School, a state education administrator said Thursday that the institution is in compliance with all applicable regulations and ready for students to return next month. However, Cruce also said the Department of Education is...VIEW ARTICLE
August 16, 2012
August 16th, 2012
National News Education Week Consortia provide preview of common assessments As teachers begin shaping lessons for the common core standards, many are wondering how to prepare their students for tests that won't be ready for at least two years. But sample items being drafted for those exams offer early ideas of what lies ahead. Experts suggest...VIEW ARTICLE
Keep “The Irreplaceables” In Our Classrooms
August 13th, 2012
This post was originally published on Town Square Delaware. The New Teacher Project’s (TNTP) recently released report, “The Irreplaceables: Understanding the Real Retention Crisis in America’s Urban Schools,” has parallels (albeit not perfect) to fantasy football league “can’t cut” lists. I know the idea of an education report...VIEW ARTICLE