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August 15, 2013

August 15th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Construction delays first school day at Seaford High Students at Seaford Senior High School will get a little extra summer vacation this year, thanks to a construction project at their school. The first day of school for students in grades 9-12 has been delayed until Sept. 3. Staff will report Aug. 23 for the district...

Get Out the Vote! Announcing the 2013 iEducate Delaware Finalists

August 14th, 2013

Author: Brittany Mason

GET OUT THE VOTE! Visit www.ieducatedelaware.org to view profiles and vote for your favorite iEducate Delaware finalist! It’s no secret that Delaware is home to many unsung heroes in the lives of our state’s children. That’s why we’re excited to announce the fifteen finalists for the second year of the iEducate Delaware initiative...

August 14, 2013

August 14th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Grade marks 'erosion' as teachers lose confidence in state evaluation process Growing numbers of Delaware teachers are dissatisfied with the state assessment used to judge their performance, results from a statewide survey show. “There is an erosion in the confidence teachers have,” said Delaware Education...

August 13, 2013

August 13th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Delaware lawmakers support all of our schools An opinion by Senators David P. Sokola and Ernesto B. Lopez “To work well, government requires a bond of trust between citizens and their representatives. To tear down government diminishes your ability to solve problems in the legislature. When you demean the institution...