July 14, 2016
Delaware News
Delaware Public Media
Delaware to study causes of remediation class needs for math, English
Remediation is an issue for Delaware high school students. Many aren’t ready for college level work in math and English before graduating. Despite a grant Delaware received Tuesday, stakeholders feel there’s more to be done to decrease remediation needs for First State students.
Sussex County Post
Current ‘IRSD Spotlight’: School safety monitors, student mental health services
The Indian River School District is continuing to produce new episodes of its “IRSD Spotlight” podcast. These episodes can be accessed free of charge through iTunes, soundcloud.com, the district website at irsd.net and several mobile podcast apps. “IRSD Spotlight” provides parents, students and community members with insight into the inner workings of the Indian River School District, said IRSD spokesman David Maull.
The News Journal
Delaware Military Academy to build $5 million dome
The Delaware Military Academy is planning a 27,000-square-foot dome on its campus to house an athletic complex and classrooms. The charter school near Newport, which brings military structure into its academic programs, is looking to expand its student population from about 560 students to 750 students in the coming years, according to its most recent annual report to the state Department of Education.
WDEL
Higher taxes in the Red Clay School District
Residents in the Red Clay School District will be paying higher taxes this year. “The total recommended increase is 19 cents. That’s broken down by Current Expense which is 10 cents, Tuition which is two cents, Debt Service which is seven cents and no change in the Match Tax.
Special education population spike fuels tax hike in Appoquimink
A projected tax increase is on the horizon for Appoquinimink School District homeowners. During Tuesday’s monthly board meeting, school board members heard from Dr. Charles Longfellow, the district’s director of finance, about an increase in the special education student population.
National News
Catalyst Chicago
The question of tech equity
The red-brick building of Ashburn Community Elementary School sits on a quiet street of bungalows, two blocks from the commuter rail line that cuts through the city’s Far Southwest Side. The principal, Jewel Diaz, is a veteran who’s led Ashburn since 2003, the year after it opened.
Education Week
Resources for discussing police violence, race, and racism with students
Two recent recorded police killings of black men and the killings of five police officers in Dallas have left many adults without words, especially not the words necessary to explain the violence and underlying racial issues to children. Most public schools are out on summer vacation, but that hasn’t slowed the calls for educators to prepare to discuss the events of the last week with students when school resumes in the fall.
The Atlanta Journal – Constitution
State education officials to mandate changes in school discipline
Legislation that overhauls Georgia’s criminal justice system also touches the state’s educational system, and the Georgia Board of Education will hold a hearing today on implementing their part of it. Senate Bill 367, adopted during this year’s legislative session, implements the recommendations of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform, which sought policies to reduce the incarceration rate.
U.S. News & World Report
Poll: After education, young people diverge on 2016 issues
When it comes to picking a new president, young people in America are united in saying education is what matters most. But there’s a wide split in what else will drive their votes. For African-American adults between the ages of 18 and 30, racism is nearly as important as education. For young Hispanics, it’s immigration.
WKTV
Amid teacher shortage, New York amends rules to attract out-of-state candidates
Faced with a teacher shortage, New York education leaders are making it easier for out-of-state teachers to work in the state. The policy-making Board of Regents on Monday amended rules so that experienced teachers certified elsewhere who meet citizenship and training requirements can qualify for an initial certificate in New York state.