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August 5, 2013

August 5th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal National science standards considered for Delaware teachers As Delaware teachers bring their reading and math teaching in line with national standards, Delaware is headed toward adopting a similar program for science courses. But the standards could again raise debate over teaching evolution and climate change in...

August 2, 2013

August 2nd, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Delaware teachers are fully supporting Common Core As students prepare to return to school later this month, teachers also are readying for the new academic year. And this year, they are entering their classrooms with an important tool: clearer, more rigorous and more focused standards for mathematics and English...

July 31, 2013

July 31st, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Conservative groups bemoan lack of local education oversight A growing national debate over the use of Common Core State Standards in schools was on display Tuesday night during a panel discussion by conservative activists who said the standards are taking decisions about education out of the hands of parents and local...

July 30, 2013

July 30th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Way to boost college graduation rates An editorial Those who pursue dual curriculums – both high school and college-level courses – have higher and firmer college graduation rates. This “good information about what happens to our children when they go to college,” Department of Education Secretary Mark Murphy...