National Report on Teacher Preparation Programs Aligns with Governor’s Push for Higher State Standards
A report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report demonstrates a nationwide need for efforts like the law Governor Jack Markell signed last week to improve teacher preparation programs.
Location changed for Chautauqua Tent Show in Lewes, Del. on Thursday, June 13, 2013
Due to the likelihood of damaging winds and heavy rain on Thursday, June 13, 2013, the “Chautauqua Tent Show: ‘America Takes Flight’” has been moved from the Zwaanendael Museum to the Lewes Presbyterian Church.
Location changed for Chautauqua Tent Show in Lewes, Del. on Monday, June 10, 2013
Due to heavy rainfall, the venue for the Monday, June 10, 2013 “Chautauqua Tent Show: ‘America Takes Flight’” has been moved from the Lewes Historical Society to the Lewes Presbyterian Church.
“Shall Faithfully Serve!” at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation on June 15, 2013
Program exploring indentured servitude. Participants will symbolically sign an indenture form with a quill pen, after which they will be assigned 18th century chores such as preparing wool for spinning, weaving and carding; kindling gathering for the smokehouse and cleaning. During their free time, participants will have a chance to play Colonial games, enjoy a house tour or explore the grounds.
Carol Tippit Woolworth to exhibit paintings inspired by a recent trip to France in the Mezzanine Gallery in June
Many of the paintings focus on the unseen beauty of trees. Tippit Woolworth attempts to capture an intense moment, a scene, a certain light, colors arranged in such a way that extract an emotion from the viewer.
