Connecting the Dots for Delaware's Voters

What is the Vision Network:
The Vision Network is composed of districts and schools throughout Delaware that are committed to the principles of Vision 2015. Both individually and collectively, they are working to accelerate student achievement through improved leadership, classroom instruction, and school culture, and they are sharing best practices with one another at district and school levels.    http://www.vision2015delaware.org/vision-network/

Does Christina have schools in the Vision Network? 
Yes, six.

Does a school have to pay to be part of the Vision Network?
Yes.  The Christina District pays for professional development offered by the Vision Network.

How is the Vision Network Funded?
The Vision Network is funded through generous funding and support from the Delaware Department of Education, Delaware Business Roundtable Education Committee, the Rodel Foundation of Delaware, and the University of Delaware. Delaware’s winning Race to the Top plan includes funding to substantially expand the Vision Network as a tested and scalable professional development program.  http://www.vision2015delaware.org/vision-network/

What other organizations are related to the Rodel Foundation?
The Rodel Foundation is launching an initiative called Voices 4 Delaware Education, a new organization dedicated to informing the public about education reform in Delaware, building support, and empowering citizens and schools; they would love the support of the community at large.  http://www.townsquaredelaware.com/parental-involvement-the-key-to-school-improvement/

How is Voices 4 Delaware Education related to the Voices 4 Delaware Education Action Fund?
The Executive Director of Voices 4 Delaware Education, a 501(c)(3), is also the Executive Director of the legally separate entity Voices 4 Delaware Education Action Fund, a 501(c)(4). http://www.koyapartners.com/V4D_ED.html

What is a 501(c)(4)? How is it different from a 501(c)(3)?

Political campaign activity:

• 501(c)3s cannot in any way support or oppose anyone running for public office, though they may be involved in political campaigns by way of non-partisan public forums, voter registration drives, etc.
• 501(c)4s can engage in political campaign activity, so long as this is consistent with the organization’s purpose and is not the organization’s primary activity.  http://estela-kennen.suite101.com/what-is-a-501c4-organization-a14959