March 10, 2017
Delaware News
The News Journal
Christina Montessori program threatened by low enrollment
A specialized program offered by Christina School District but used by families across New Castle County stands to be the first "public Montessori school failure" if administrators can't find a way to raise enrollment. It's a heavy blow to both parents and...
Legislative Hall Pass: Compulsory Education Bills Aim to Curb Dropouts
Discouraging drop-outs is a hot topic in Delaware this year, and one way that policymakers are seeking to accomplish this is by amending the state’s compulsory education law—the law that defines the age range in which a student is required to attend school or some other equivalent education program.
Currently in Delaware, children...
Can Personalized Learning Defray the Cost of Special Education?
Special education costs nearly twice as much as regular classroom education, but early intervention can decrease special education costs by 40 percent. Scrapping the one-size-fits-all education system we have today and replacing it with an individualized approach may be just what’s needed to meet every students’ needs and maximize...
How Dropping Out Leads to Lost Economic Potential
The lost economic potential of high school dropouts is no joke for Delaware’s economy.
Typically, high school dropouts earn $8,000 less annually, compared to high school graduates. In Delaware, high school dropouts are twice as likely as high school graduates and six times as likely as college graduates to live in poverty.
Why are...