Lt. Governor Carney Celebrates Models' Success At Stanton Middle School
Lt. Governor John Carney gathered with the faculty and staff of Stanton Middle School today to celebrate the success the school has had in raising student achievement as a participant in the Models of Excellence in Education Replication Project. In the last two years, Stanton has successfully raised student DSTP scores across the board and improved their overall school rating from Academic Watch to Commendable.
"I can't think of a better way to celebrate two years of hard work and dedication than by being here with you today," said Lt. Governor Carney to the teachers and administrators assembled in Stanton Middle School's library. "Testing this pilot program and making it such a great success took a school wide effort. As we discovered, positive change for students happens at an individual level with the help of many caring teachers like you."
In 2005, Lt. Governor Carney paired Models of Excellence in Education winner Selbyville Middle School of the Indian River School District with Stanton Middle School from Red Clay School District. The two schools began the pilot replication project with Selbyville sharing its successful model with Stanton.
"The model that the Lt. Governor has given us is a way to learn from one another," said Dr. Linda Poole, former Director of Learning for the Christina School District and facilitator of the Models Replication Project. "It is an excellent growth model for the state. If we can start working together, then we don't have to deal with every issue one at a time, over and over."
In order to become a commendable school, Stanton had to meet Adequate Yearly Progress goals as measured by student performance on the DSTP for two consecutive years.
Currently, Stanton Middle School is beginning the process of sharing their newly formed model with W.T. Chipman Middle School from the Lake Forest School District.
For more information about today's event or the Models of Excellence in Education Program, please call Doug Gramiak at (302) 668-6470 or Albert Shields at (302) 577-8787.
