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Written on: September 27th, 2013 in Education
In working to improve educational opportunities for our young people, we must recognize that different students learn best in different ways. Teachers need flexibility in their classrooms to find the best ways to reach individual students. However, some universal truths should be at the core of our efforts to prepare the next generation for future […]
Written on: September 10th, 2013 in Education
Delaware is one of many states investing in strengthening its education system by, among other things, implementing the Common Core standards. But the impact of all K-12 education policies will be limited unless students are prepared to learn on day one. Despite positive rhetoric from leaders across the political spectrum, we are still not investing […]
Written on: April 22nd, 2013 in Education
Guest post by Jennifer Ranji, Secretary for the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families The most important investments we make as a society are those that help our children get off to a strong start in life. That’s why we’ve stepped up our focus in this area, leveraging state and federal investments […]
Written on: March 19th, 2013 in Education
After a short break, the Legislature is back in session, which means an opportunity to spend more time in Dover and Legislative Hall. Most recently, I had an opportunity to meet with several groups of high school students (and their parents) – including the undefeated, Division II State Championship football team from Caravel Academy and […]
Written on: October 26th, 2012 in Education
Guest Blog by Education Secretary Mark Murphy Great teaching is a key factor to great student learning. There’s a lot to debate in education today, but that’s a fact to which researchers, policymakers, educators, parents and students can agree. We have many amazing educators working in our public schools across the state. You probably know […]