While 40 percent of Delaware's white 8th graders meet national standards in reading and math, only 13 percent of our African American students do so.
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"New education standards should be just the beginning"
(The News Journal, August 21, 2010)
"Del. schools prepare for major changes "
(The News Journal, August 20, 2010)
"Two Del. high schools get $3.1 million"
(The News Journal, August 18, 2010)
"New tenure rules connected to Race to the Top goals"
(The Community News, August 04, 2010)
"Schools leaving more children behind"
(The News Journal, July 31, 2010)
"State sets its course with Moyer response"
(delawareonline, July 18, 2010)
"Delaware schools: State hands Moyer to private firm"
(The News Journal, , July 17, 2010)
"Delaware schools: Students' struggle with reading gets worse statewide"
(The News Journal, July 16, 2010)
"Top dollars go to the neediest"
(The News Journal, July 01, 2010)
"State ponders use of Race to the Top funding"
(The News Journal, June 20, 2010)
"Feds add $19 million to Delaware's funding for Race to the Top"
(The News Journal, June 13, 2010)
"Schools must meet students' diverse needs"
(The News Journal, June 07, 2010)
"States unveil common education standards"
(The News Journal, June 03, 2010)
"Final version of Common Standards unveiled"
(Education Week, June 03, 2010)
"Delaware teachers find common ground"
(The News Journal, May 11, 2010)
"Vision 2015: The legacy our future demands"
(Delaware Lawyer, April 28, 2010)
"Young educators in the spotlight"
(The News Journal, April 27, 2010)
"Standards in education shouldn't differ by state"
(The News Journal, April 05, 2010)
"Next step, bold reform"
(The News Journal, April 04, 2010)
"Every public school to share 'Top' dollars"
(The News Journal, March 31, 2010)
"Moving Delaware schools to the top requires focus"
(The News Journal, March 31, 2010)
"Delaware, Tennessee selected to receive funding in Race to the Top"
(The Cape Gazette, March 30, 2010)
"Delaware's teamwork pays off in backing education reform"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"Teacher says technology is a target"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"Rodel Foundation responds to Delaware getting 'Race to the Top' grant"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"Education consultant coments on Delaware's Race to the Top grant"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"Key to Delaware's 'Race to the Top' grant called collaboration"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"Parents, educators cheer announcement of $100 million Race to the Top award to Delaware"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"Turnaround project also brings money"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"In this race, Delaware had a head start"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"$100 million not likely to ease state budget problems"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"Delaware educators rejoice at the good news"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"Delaware gets $100 million for schools"
(The News Journal, March 30, 2010)
"U.S. Names Education Grant Winners"
(The New York Times, March 29, 2010)
"Race to the Top awards go to Delaware, Tennessee"
(The Washington Post, March 29, 2010)
"Delaware and Tennessee Win First Race to The Top Grants"
(U.S. Department of Education, March 29, 2010)
"Local buy-in helps two states win Race to the Top"
(Education Week, March 29, 2010)
"Delaware one of two states selected for Race to the Top education award"
(www.delaware.gov, March 29, 2010)
"Delaware wins $100 in Race to the Top funding"
(WHYY, March 29, 2010)
"State vies for 'Race to the Top' dollars"
(The News Journal, March 05, 2010)
"Take time to determine if your school is effective"
(The News Journal, February 21, 2010)
"Education reform, one classroom at a time"
(The News Journal, February 21, 2010)
"Delawareans say taxes for better schools OK"
(The News Journal, February 18, 2010)
"School overhaul choices delayed"
(The News Journal, February 16, 2010)
"Ally welcomed in race to save Delaware's sinking schools"
(The News Journal, February 03, 2010)
"Six schools sign on to school turnaround project"
(Education Week, February 02, 2010)
"Race to the Top Application"
(The State of Delaware, January 21, 2010)
"State on board in Race to the Top"
(The News Journal, January 20, 2010)
"State files Race to the Top application"
(Dover Post, January 20, 2010)
"Markell marks MLK Day"
(The News Journal, January 19, 2010)
"Interview with Secretary Lillian Lowery"
(WHYY First Person, January 15, 2010)
"Education board OKs changes to rules"
(The News Journal, January 15, 2010)
"Delaware's education plan approved by state board"
(Dover Post, January 15, 2010)
"U.S. Senator visits biotechnology students"
(Middletown Transcript, January 11, 2010)
"STEM Education: A Race to the Top"
(Education Week, January 11, 2010)
"Obama to honor three Delaware educators"
(The News Journal, January 06, 2010)
"New program has dads taking their turn in the classroom"
(The News Journal, December 27, 2009)
"State has solid plan to educate tomorrow's leaders"
(The News Journal, December 24, 2009)
"Hands-on learning and solar-powered go-carts"
(The News Journal, December 11, 2009)
"Looking for early signs of dropout risk"
(The News Journal, December 10, 2009)
"Young teachers learn on the job"
(The News Journal, December 06, 2009)
"Delaware's Plan to Strengthen Our Schools"
(The State of Delaware, December 02, 2009)
"Markell sets bar high in bid for $75M grant"
(The News Journal, December 02, 2009)
"Markell school reform proposal moves state forward"
(The News Journal, December 02, 2009)
"Intense and worth the effort"
(The News Journal, November 29, 2009)
"Vision 2015: How Delaware leads the way"
(The News Journal, November 29, 2009)
"Supporting an educational portfolio"
(The News Journal, November 29, 2009)
"Helping, learing come together"
(The News Journal, November 23, 2009)
"Delaware plans education changes to win federal grant"
(The News Journal, November 23, 2009)
"Christina School District to hire consultant for review"
(The News Journal, November 22, 2009)
"Changes urged in rules for Federal innovation aid"
(Education Week, November 20, 2009)
"Delaware Dept. of Education seeks leaner budget for 2011"
(The News Journal, November 20, 2009)
"Del. to compete for education grants"
(The News Journal, November 13, 2009)
"An immediate impact, a lifelong example"
(The News Journal, November 09, 2009)
"Parental involvement still best teacher of all"
(The News Journal, November 09, 2009)
"Conference brings together government, adminstrators"
(The Newark Post, October 29, 2009)
"Brandywine teacher takes top prize"
(The News Journal, October 28, 2009)
"Education secretary calls for end to infighting"
(The News Journal, October 28, 2009)
"Education challenges remain; at the heart a test of political will"
(The News Journal, October 28, 2009)
"Three years in: Vision 2015 reports on progress"
(The News Journal, October 23, 2009)
"Positioned for educational success"
(The News Journal, October 22, 2009)
"Delaware's Race to the Top"
(The News Journal, October 18, 2009)
"Bold, rigorous action needed to make schools top-notch"
(The News Journal, October 18, 2009)
"Discretion allows educators to adapt programs to pupils"
(The News Journal, October 18, 2009)
"Vision 2015 a high priority for University of Delaware"
(The News Journal, October 18, 2009)
"Jill Biden finds inspiration in students"
(The News Journal, October 17, 2009)
"Young teachers push kids to achieve"
(The News Journal, October 10, 2009)
"Early learning funds can't come soon enough"
(The News Journal, September 28, 2009)
"Initiative Focuses on Early Learning Programs"
(New York Times, September 19, 2009)
"Marbrook Elementary receives national award"
(The News Journal, September 16, 2009)
"Education key to pulling out of down economy"
(The News Journal, September 15, 2009)
"U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to be featured at Oct. 27 conference"
(UDaily, September 10, 2009)
"Teaching math, Singapore style"
(The News Journal, September 06, 2009)
"Transforming Delaware's Education"
(Delaware Business Magazine, September 01, 2009)
"Teach for America comes to Delaware"
(Delaware Business Magazine, September 01, 2009)
"Tell our kids what back to school really means"
(The News Journal, August 26, 2009)
"Brandywine names new superintendent"
(The News Journal, August 26, 2009)
"National mission in local classrooms"
(The News Journal, August 20, 2009)
"Study pinpoints programs that set some of state's high schools apart"
(The News Journal, July 27, 2009)
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"Vision 2015 Marks Three Years of Progress"
(October 06, 2009)
"Vision 2015 Showcases Progress and Welcomes New Schools to the Growing Vision Network"
(May 13, 2009)
"The PNC Foundation Commits $100,000 to Support Early Childhood Education Priorities of Vision 2015"
(February 09, 2009)
"Vision 2015 Marks Two Years of Progress toward World-Class Public Schools in Delaware"
(October 02, 2008)
"Vision 2015 Grants Totaling $295,000 Awarded to 10 Vision Network Schools"
(July 15, 2008)
"The Delaware Business Roundtable Commits $400,000 to the Vision Network of Districts and Schools"
(July 08, 2008)
"Delaware’s Vision Network Expands to Include Six School Districts and Four Charter Schools"
(May 06, 2008)
"The PNC Foundation Commits $100,000 to Support Early Childhood Education Priorities of Vision 2015"
(February 09, 2008)
"Vision 2015 Thanks JPMorgan Chase for Investment in Vision Network"
(October 25, 2007)
"Vision 2015 Marks First Year's Progress"
(October 08, 2007)
"Vision Network of Districts and Schools Launched"
(August 14, 2007)
"Vision 2015 Applauds Governor Minner's Executive Order Forming LEAD Committee and $3 Million Private Sector Contribution"
(June 20, 2007)
"Vision 2015 thanks Delaware PTA for its Support"
(April 26, 2007)
"Vision 2015 Steering Committee Chair Marvin N. Schoenhals' Testimony to the Joint Finance Committee"
(February 21, 2007)
"Vision 2015 Committee Thanks Governor Ruth Ann Minner for Her Budget Recommendations"
(January 26, 2007)
"Vision 2015 Launches New, Interactive Web Site"
(January 19, 2007)
"Vision 2015 Steering Committee Chair Marvin N. Schoenhals Thanks Governor Minner for Her Continuing Support"
(January 18, 2007)
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