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Is the SAT really the best way to measure our kids' success? (Opinion)
Victoria C. Gehrt is retiring as superintendent of the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District. The time is now for Delaware to make a bold move regarding what measure is used to assess the growth, achievement and progress of Delaware’s high school students. Currently, the SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test) is neither a true nor complete measure of the capabilities and accomplishments of our high school students.
Opinion: Our vo-tech schools are preparing students for good jobs
Victoria C. Gehrt Published 7:30 a.m. ET Feb. 21, 2019 Victoria Gehrt (Photo11: Submitted photo) Victoria C. Gehrt is superintendent of the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District As superintendent of the New Castle County Vo-Tech School District (NCCVTSD), I and other co-authors have submitted opinion pieces each February, which is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) month.
Delaware schools want your help. Here's how to get involved.
Victoria C. Gehrt and Mark Holodick Published 9:00 a.m. ET Dec. 6, 2018 | Updated 9:31 a.m. ET Dec. 6, 2018 Vicki Gehrt(Photo: Delaware Department of Education) Victoria C. Gehrt is superintendent of the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District. Mark Holodick is superintendent of the Brandywine School District. Young people are different today — at least that’s what every generation claims when assessing the youth who are growing up during their lifetime.
Students deserve a "draft day" for getting good jobs
Chris Coons is a U.S. Senator representing Delaware. Victoria C. Gehrt is the Superintendent of New Castle County Vocational Technical School District. Less than two weeks ago, tens of thousands of people attended the NFL draft and millions more followed on TV and online. Similarly, when top high school athletes commit to attend a college that’s recruiting them, there’s often an elaborate signing event with family, friends, and even the media.
Vo-tech superintendent: Encourage more students to consider construction trades
February is the month for the national celebration of Career and Technical Education. What better time than this to promote the importance and value of the choices students are making as they enter high schools and begin to select their career paths? Career and technical programs have fast become the shiny objects of education.
Great schools start with great leaders. Let's recognize ours: Delaware Voice
How would you define a great school? Fifteen years ago, Jim Collins told the business world in his book "Good to Great" that “…doing what you are good at will only make you good; focusing solely on what you can potentially do better than any other organization is the only path to greatness.” I believe great schools start with great leaders, such as those found at Howard High School of Technology.
How well would you do on the SAT? Find out here. (Victoria Gehrt)
The assessment results for Delaware’s public school students who took the required Smarter Balanced and SAT are now available and are being shared with our communities. Each year, when these test results are published, I wonder how familiar community members are with the current assessments? The SAT, for example, is taken by all 11th grade students – not just those heading to a two-year or four-year college/university.
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