The State Board of Education voted in its monthly meeting Thursday night on Social Studies Student Assessment Performance Levels. These are also referred to as “cut scores.” Achievement levels Students can land in one of four achievement levels on the standardized tests. Level 1: Students show minimum understanding and evidence of an inability to apply the fundamental skills and knowledge …
Six of the First State’s 23 charter schools are up for renewal this year and will have their futures decided at the State Board of Education’s December meeting. First State Military Academy, Freire Charter School Wilmington, Great Oaks Charter School, Kuumba Academy Charter School, Positive Outcomes Charter School and Sussex Montessori School are the six that submitted their renewal application …
Delaware’s State Board of Education is in the process of drafting standards that align with a new state law requiring schools to teach media literacy. At its monthly meeting Thursday night, Alyssa Moore, education associate for digital learning at the Department of Education, presented proposed standards to the board. The legislation, known as the “Digital Citizenship Education Act,” requires the …
Cape Henlopen High’s Gus Musika has been picked to represent Delaware’s students on the State Board of Education. The rising senior will start on the board in July and will serve for the 2023-2024 school year. The son of an educator, Musika is a varsity athlete and a member of the National Honor Society. He plans on having a career …
