IMAGINE: the best schools in the world for every student in Delaware.

Conference Examined Steps Required to Execute Vision 2015

Vision 2015 was the focus of a daylong leadership forum, Making Vision 2015 Work, held at the University of Delaware on October 2. Keynote speaker Sir Michael Barber, former senior advisor to Tony Blair who helped to transform the UK's public education system, spoke about America's declining public education and the economic implications. The day also included panel discussions focusing on the educational needs of business, requirements for quality early childhood education, and the work underway through the Vision Network of schools.

Visit the Media Center for news coverage from the conference.

Download speeches:
Sir Michael Barber
Marvin “Skip” Schoenhals 

View podcasts of both speeches:
Sir Michael Barber
Marvin "Skip" Schoenhals

Download videos shown at event:
View from a Skate Park
Vision Network

View conference photos.

 
Sir Michael Barber

Publications

• Vision 2015 Progress Report 2008
• Vision 2015 Plan
• Vision 2015 Summary
• Progress Report, Oct. 2007
• Resumen De la Visión 2015
• Vision Network Brochure

Vision 2015 Marks Two Years of Progress toward World-Class Public Schools in Delaware

This month marks two years since the release of Vision 2015. Since its launch in October 2006, Vision 2015 has become the inspiration, guide, and focus for initiatives by people and organizations across Delaware who share a commitment to provide students with an education that can compete with the world's best.

Read the Second-Year Report and media release.