Session 23: Demonstrating That All Students Can Meet State Standards

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Deep in the heart of rural chicken country, East Millsboro Elementary School enrolls about 700 students, more than half of whom qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Thirty percent of East Millsboro’s students are African-American and more than 10 percent are Latino, part of a fast-growing Latino community. East Millsboro consistently posts some of the highest proficiency rates in the state—more than 95 percent of East Millsboro students meet state reading and math standards. East Millsboro’s African-American students outscore all students in the rest of Delaware. Hear how East Millsboro’s faculty has worked to ensure that every student learns to high levels.

Presenters:
Gary Brittingham, Principal;
Mary H. Bixler, Assistant Principal;
Jamie F. Doane, Special Education Coordinator;
Heather S. Radish, Third-Grade Teacher;
Lisa T. Richardson,Second-Grade Teacher, East Millsboro Elementary School, Millsboro, DE

Strand 5: Elementary Schools that Work for All Kids

DISPELLING THE MYTH AWARD RECIPIENT

School Contact Information:
East Millsboro Elementary School
500 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
302-934-3222
Gary Brittingham, Principal