September 21, 2016
Delaware News
Delaware 105.9
Georgetown community conversation tonight focuses on education
ESSA, the Every Student Succeeds Act, replaces the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Now, Delaware wants to know how you feel about what the state should be doing as the implementation of the new program will start during the 2017-18 school year.
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September 20, 2016
Delaware News
Delaware 105.9
Markell touts jobs, education on statewide tour
Gov. Jack Markell is focusing on jobs and career readiness as he travels up and down the state. Markell is scheduled to join Indian River School District officials in Sussex County today (Tuesday) to urge high school seniors to continue their education and training after...
September 19, 2016
Delaware News
Delaware Public Media
Panel offers recommendations to fix "dire" state of school libraries
In recent years, we’ve heard a fair amount about public libraries here in the First State reinventing themselves to remain relevant. They’ve upgraded technology and started offering e-books and free Wi-Fi while dedicating more space for...
September 16, 2016
Delaware News
Coastal Point
IRHS celebrates AP test scores, award winners for 2015-2016
This past spring, Indian River High School students collectively took 152 Advanced Placement exams. They blew those exams out of the water, earning “qualifying scores” on 76 percent of those exams, far exceeding the national average of 57 percent. They also...