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	The Rodel Foundation of Delaware was established in 1999 to help create one of the finest public education systems in the nation. The foundation focuses on improving public policy, supporting best practices, and engaging the public. In collaboration with public, private and civic leaders throughout Delaware, Rodel is working to implement Vision 2015, Delaware's acclaimed plan for world-class schools.



	Rodel's Paul Herdman on WILM Radio Live Interview Podcast Rodel Foundation President Paul Herdman talks with WILM Radio about the expansion of the Vision Network, and what it means for Delaware. Listen here. Education Voters Launches in Delaware Education Voters of Delaware, launched in February, will give citizens a voice in demanding a better education for Delaware’s students. Priorities include raising expectations, spending dollars smarter, and closing the achievement gap. Learn more at www.educationvotersdelaware.org. Read the media release.


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Moving Beyond No Child Left Behind

States are being encouraged to adopt common school curricula and tests, an idea business leaders may applaud. Read more.

Teach For America Program Arrives in Delaware

At least 20 college graduates will teach in Delaware's highest-need schools starting this fall under the national Teach For America program. Read more.

Vision Network grows by 7 schools

Seven more schools will join the Vision Network to pilot changes proposed in the Vision 2015 school reform plan. Read more.

Markell signs legislation to help Teach for America come to Delaware

On Monday April 20th, Governor Markell signed legislation that will enable our state to attract nationally-recognized programs to recruit and support more of the "best and the brightest" to teach in our public schools. HB 102, sponsored by both the House and Senate Education Committee Chairs and passed unanimously in both houses, opens the door for initiatives like Teach For America and Teacher Residency Programs to come to Delaware. The Governor was joined at the signing by Secretary of Education Lillian Lowery, House and Senate Education Committee Chairs Terry Schooley and David Sokola, and several other of the bill's sponsors. Read more .

Delaware Joins Education Reform Effort

In an effort to be more competitive in winning federal stimulus funds, Delaware on Tuesday joined a multi-state consortium aimed at bettering the nation's public school system. Read more.

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