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Proposal to Make Early Teacher Hiring Permanent

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND STATE LEGISLATORS PROPOSE TO MAKE EARLY TEACHER HIRING PROGRAM PERMANENT Pilot Program Has Dramatically Reduced Late Hiring of Teachers and Improved Schools’ Ability to Compete With Surrounding States for Quality New Teachers The original sponsors of Delaware’s pilot program to allow school districts to make earlier hiring offers to new teachers have […]



New District-Wide Elementary School Breakfast Program Announcement

Eating breakfast in the classroom has been a proven way to increase participation which increases grades, test scores, and positive behavior throughout the day. Across the country, eating breakfast in the classroom has also reduced tardiness, absenteeism, childhood obesity, and disciplinary issues.



Delaware Secretary Murphy Spotlights District Initiatives Under Race to the Top as U.S. Secretary Duncan Highlights Statewide Progess in Year Three Report

The U.S. Department of Education released Delaware’s Year 3 Race to the Top (RTTT) Report, highlighting statewide initiatives, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as a major reason why Delaware continues to see increased educator collaboration and student achievement gains.



Governors Launch Partnership in Support of Higher Standards to Raise Student Achievement

Governor Jack Markell joined Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) Governors’ Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the Hunt Institute to launch an effort supporting the goals of the Common Core State Standards.



Governor Markell Outlines Scholarship Program to Prepare Students for College

Citing evidence that the opportunity to take a college-level class in high school helps students succeed in higher education, Governor Markell outlined his proposal to ensure every senior with college potential has that chance before they graduate.






 Pages Tagged With: "education"

Proposal to Make Early Teacher Hiring Permanent

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND STATE LEGISLATORS PROPOSE TO MAKE EARLY TEACHER HIRING PROGRAM PERMANENT Pilot Program Has Dramatically Reduced Late Hiring of Teachers and Improved Schools’ Ability to Compete With Surrounding States for Quality New Teachers The original sponsors of Delaware’s pilot program to allow school districts to make earlier hiring offers to new teachers have […]



New District-Wide Elementary School Breakfast Program Announcement

Eating breakfast in the classroom has been a proven way to increase participation which increases grades, test scores, and positive behavior throughout the day. Across the country, eating breakfast in the classroom has also reduced tardiness, absenteeism, childhood obesity, and disciplinary issues.



Delaware Secretary Murphy Spotlights District Initiatives Under Race to the Top as U.S. Secretary Duncan Highlights Statewide Progess in Year Three Report

The U.S. Department of Education released Delaware’s Year 3 Race to the Top (RTTT) Report, highlighting statewide initiatives, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as a major reason why Delaware continues to see increased educator collaboration and student achievement gains.



Governors Launch Partnership in Support of Higher Standards to Raise Student Achievement

Governor Jack Markell joined Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) Governors’ Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the Hunt Institute to launch an effort supporting the goals of the Common Core State Standards.



Governor Markell Outlines Scholarship Program to Prepare Students for College

Citing evidence that the opportunity to take a college-level class in high school helps students succeed in higher education, Governor Markell outlined his proposal to ensure every senior with college potential has that chance before they graduate.