Tag: teacher pathways
August 1, 2012
Early Childhood Education, News
August 1st, 2012
Local News The News Journal STEM foundation would increase kids’ potential An op-ed by Cheryl Potocki, member of the Delaware STEM Council and teacher at the Charter School of Wilmington While we recognize not every Delaware student will pursue a career in a traditional STEM field, we truly believe a solid STEM foundation is crucial for all of...VIEW ARTICLE
Blog Addresses Fundamental Teaching Issues
July 31st, 2012
As a foundation committed to helping Delaware create world-class public schools, I was pleased with the recent state and national assessment results. Yet to see the lasting changes we really need to see, I believe we need to fundamentally rethink our state’s whole strategy to finding and keeping its best teachers. Therefore, I was pleasantly...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Opening Doors to Innovative Talent Management Strategies
March 8th, 2012
The Delaware Department of Education is requesting proposals to develop and launch a statewide teacher recruitment and talent management portal – enabling districts and schools to have access to potential educator candidates at their fingertips. The portal is part of Delaware’s Race to the Top initiative, signed off by every district in its...VIEW ARTICLE
Tying Student Performance to Teacher Prep in Delaware
February 28th, 2012
As states continue to grapple with the question of whether—and how—to include student performance in teacher evaluations, some (including Delaware) are looking at other ways to use this information. One idea gaining traction is to use this information as a way of evaluating the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs. According to a...VIEW ARTICLE