This week, Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington celebrated civic engagement, its Greek immersion program, and a national recognition that won the school $500,000. Oli Mazi Day, also known as the Together We Stand Festival, included everything from Red Hot Chili Pepper covers, to Greek poetry, to an open dialogue between students, staff, and a panel of education leaders and state …
Melissa Tracy, a social studies teacher at Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington, is one of 10 finalists – and the only U.S. one – for the $1 million 2023 Global Teacher Prize. “I just feel so privileged to even be in the company of the other educators from all around the world,” Tracy said Thursday. Tracy seemed to still be …
Click on the image below to view the PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Odyssey to offer state’s first AP African American history course Rotary flags line Wilmington Riverwalk until Sept. 19 Libraries test tech allowing patrons to self-checkout Food & Dining Falafels seem to be having a moment in Delaware Bellevue Diner opening on Philadelphia Pike Government Is …
Melissa Tracy’s passion for service and dedication to ensuring success for younger generations is part of the reason she was one of 10 charter school teachers in America to win the 2022 Changemaker Award. The award, presented by The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, is given to individuals who positively influence their charter school, bring innovation and creativity to …
