Vision 2015

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In the News

"Delaware's Vision Network Expands"
(Delaware Business, July/ August, 2008)

"Vision 2015 grants totaling $295,000 awarded to 10 Vision Network Schools"
(Middletown Transcript, July 17, 2008)

"Grant money to be shared by 10 schools"
(News Journal, July 17, 2008)

"PNC Bank donates $200,000 to Vision 2015"
(News Journal, June 5, 2008)

"How about a smarter idea for Del. budget?"
(News Journal, May 28, 2008)

"LF middle, high schools join Vision 2015"
(The Dover Post, May 21, 2008)

"11 schools join 'Vision' network"
(News Journal, May 7, 2008)

"Lesson plan for brighter future"
(News Journal, March 16, 2008)

"$158 million could be saved, panel decides"
(News Journal, March 16, 2008)

"Vision 2015 Deserves Support"
(Delaware Business, March/April 2008)

"Education a big issue in elections"
(News Journal, March 13, 2008)

"Learning with a true engine of change"
(News Journal, March 8, 2008)

"Growing in reputation and size, Kuumba Academy may soon need new facilities. Any takers?"
(CityLife, February-March 2008)

"Off to a good start even before school"
(News Journal, February 22, 2008)

"State government's price must be balanced with realistic notion of value"
(News Journal, February 9, 2008)

"Study identifies possible savings that could fund 2015 vision"
(Delaware Business Ledger, January 31, 2008)

"Make or break moment for General Assembly"
(Delaware Business Ledger, January 31, 2008)

"Places where schools can save money make room for innovations"
(News Journal, January 23, 2008)

"Study seeks savings to pay for Vision 2015 reforms"
(News Journal, January 23, 2008)

"Now is the time to debate education in Del."
(News Journal, January 22, 2008)

"DPPI Extends Its Reach"
(Delaware Business, January/February 2008)

"Test improvements serve the purpose of No Child Left Behind"
(News Journal, January 10, 2008)

"Online test adjusts to pupils"
(News Journal, January 9, 2008)

"Delaware pushes for adaptive-test growth model"
(Education Daily, January 8, 2008)

"States get serious about pre-K programs"
(News Journal, January 3, 2008)

"Schools Report: More money needed for high achievement"
(News Journal, November 27, 2007)

"Vision 2015 is on right track even if state money is not"
(News Journal, November 27, 2007)

"Vision 2015 may not get state funding"
(News Journal, November 22, 2007)

"Imagining change, making it happen"
(News Journal, November 19, 2007)

"Conference of teachers enabled them to learn from others in country"
(News Journal, November 13, 2007)

"Educators debate teacher merit pay"
(News Journal, November 11, 2007)

"NYC schools leader challenges educators"
(News Journal, November 10, 2007)

"Delaware Educators, Business Leaders to Meet"
(News Journal, November 9, 2007)

"Cooperation seen key to U.S. competitiveness"
(UDaily, November 5, 2007)

"Teachers' careers adapt to challenges"
(News Journal, November 4, 2007)

"It's an Exciting Time in Education"
(News Journal, October 30, 2007)

"JPMorgan Chase to donate to Vision 2015"
(News Journal, October 23, 2007)

"Report details progress on Vision 2015"
(News Journal, October 9, 2007)

"The State: Correct Vision"
(Delaware Today, September 19, 2007)

Guest Editorial: "Good health crucial for school success," by Marvin N. Schoenhals and Richard T. Christopher
(News Journal, September 18, 2007)

"Vision 2015: Education odyssey"
(The Review (University of Delaware), September 11, 2007)

"Capital looks ahead to Vision 2015 seminars"
(The Dover Post, September 5, 2007)

"Rodel pledges $2 million to school plan"
(News Journal, August 29, 2007)

Guest editorial: "Following the signs to a vision of educational success," by Marvin N. Schoenhals and Valerie A. Woodruff
(News Journal Editorial, August 20, 2007)

"Reformers take step toward changing culture of Delaware's schools"
(News Journal Editorial, August 20, 2007)

"10 schools picked to pilot 'Vision' reform"
(News Journal, August 15, 2007)

Guest editorial: "Projects are aligned for success in school and then work too," by Valerie Woodruff
(News Journal, July 13, 2007)

"New view of schools starts with rethinking where money goes"
(News Journal, June 24, 2007)

"Panel to help Vision 2015 with school reform"
(News Journal, June 21, 2007)

"Vision for schools builds on good start"
(News Journal, April 22, 2007)

"Numerous demands on reform in schools"
(News Journal, April 16, 2007)

"Schools are for parents, too"
(News Journal, April 9, 2007)

"Early learning critical, but gaps persist"
(News Journal, April 2, 2007)

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Media Releases

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 8, 2008)

Delaware’s Vision Network Expands to Include Six School Districts and Four Charter Schools
(May 6, 2008)

Vision 2015 Thanks JPMorgan Chase for Investment in Vision Network
(October 25, 2007)

Vision 2015 Marks First Year's Progress
(October 8, 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)

Videos

Vision 2015: An Introduction

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