Caesar Rodney School District
- At-Large
All voters can select one candidate for this seat.
Election Day: May 12, 2026
At-Large (2 seats)
Anthony G Cain
Why I’m Running for School Board
I want to serve on the school board because the Caesar Rodney School District provided my 2024 graduates with a strong, high-quality education. I’m grateful for the dedication of the teachers, staff, and administrators who supported my children’s success. Serving on the board is a way to give back and help ensure that this standard of excellence continues for all students in our community.
Student Outcomes & Priorities
Over the next four years, our district should improve literacy and math proficiency for all students. That includes increasing the number of students reading on grade level by third grade and strengthening math skills across all grades. We should also focus on closing achievement gaps and ensuring students are prepared for college, careers, and life.
Data, Research & Decision-Making
Board members should use data, research, and community input together to guide decisions. Data—like student performance, attendance, and budgets—helps identify needs and track progress. Research ensures strategies are evidence-based and effective. Community input from families, staff, and students provides context and builds trust. By combining all three, board members can make informed, transparent decisions that reflect local values, use resources wisely, and improve student outcomes.
Working Collaboratively to Serve Students
I would listen carefully to my fellow board members, respect different perspectives, and work collaboratively to ensure all decisions support the district’s long-term goals for student success.
Andrea E. Ekwem
Why I’m Running for School Board
I want to serve because this is a defining moment within the CR school district! As we enter into the final phase of the 2022-2027 strategic plan-and following our recent referendum pass-we must ensure our direction is clear, our leadership is aligned, and our resources are producing results the community can see and trust. I'm prepared to help refine our direction-building on what's working, while strengthening or redesigning systems that are not yet producing results. I will hold leadership accountable for aligning vision to outcomes and ensuring consistent progress. I will also prioritize responsible stewardship by connecting investments to impact and maintaining transparent communication with our community. I bring both professional experience and the perspective of a parent, committed to environments where students feel seen, supported, and positioned to succeed.
Student Outcomes & Priorities
Over the next four years, the CR district should prioritize improvement in literacy and academic growth, student engagement and attendance, and college, career, and life readiness. Literacy and academic growth ensure students are building strong academic foundations and making consistent progress over time. Engagement and attendance reflect whether students feel connected and supported, which directly impacts student success. And readiness ensures students graduate prepared for real opportunities beyond the classroom. From a school board perspective, I would focus on setting clear expectations, monitoring progress across student groups, and aligning resources to support these outcomes.
Data, Research & Decision-Making
Data, research, and community input are the most effective ways to ensure our school board decisions are informed and impactful. A careful and consistent review of data across student groups will enable board members to ask better questions and monitor progress over time. I also value research-based approaches to ensure we invest in proven-effective strategies. At the same time, community input matters. Staying connected to families, students, and educators helps provide context, surface real challenges, and ensure our decisions are responsive to the district we serve.
Working Collaboratively to Serve Students
I welcome differences in perspective because they reflect the diversity of our school community. Leveraging those differences is a game changer that will lead to stronger, more informed decisions when we stay grounded in our shared responsibility to students. For me, that means staying present, asking thoughtful questions, and listening with intention-while still offering honest, constructive input when necessary. Relational equity is also a priority with me, because when I take time to hear someone's voice consistently, I begin to understand the "why" behind their perspective, even when we don't agree. When we stay grounded in our shared responsibility to students, we make stronger decisions together.
Dave Failing