July 1, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
UD students mentor young college hopefuls
Kevin Cramer is one of 30 Wilmington students getting help with their college applications as part of the Academic Support Program Inspiring Renaissance Educators (ASPIRE) this summer at the University of Delaware. The program pairs undergraduate students in public policy and...
June 28, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
Delaware's low-income private school students get chance at scholarships
A former charter school leader is raising money for scholarships to pay private school tuition for low-income students. Should his plans take off, it would thrust Delaware into a growing national debate over whether such efforts are a smart way to...
June 27, 2013
Local News
WDDE
Gov. Markell signs charter school reform into law
A proposal revamping the Delaware charter school application and review process is now law. Governor Jack Markell (D) signed the bill Wednesday, fulfilling another promise he made in his State of the State address in January. Markell calls the bill the result of a successful...
June 26, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
Charter school measure heads to governor’s desk
A bill aimed at tightening safe¬guards on charter schools while also giving them more access to state money passed the Senate on Tuesday. Gov. Jack Markell is scheduled to sign the measure today.
WDDE
Mobile home rent control and charter school reform bill await...