February 2, 2016
Delaware
Cape Gazette
Cape trims increase for new elementary schools
Cape Henlopen school board voted Jan. 28 to give residents a small break when it comes to the proposed tax rate increase to build new elementary schools. The district will request a 33 cent increase, down from an earlier estimate of 37 cents. However, the decrease will have...
February 1, 2016
Delaware
Delaware Public Media
Enlighten Me: Helping English language learners
When Holderline Lebreton was given the opportunity to take a world language proficiency test in her native Haitian Creole, she didn't hesitate to say yes. Like all Delaware students, the Seaford High School senior is required to earn two credits in a world language...
January 28, 2016
Delaware
Cape Gazette
Cape theater students raise $11,000 for Broadway Cares
Cape Henlopen High School theater students traveled to New York City Jan. 20 with a big check in hand. Since 2010, the group has raised money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This year's total was $11,000. In return, the Cape theater group received complimentary...
Decoding Gov. Markell’s Final State of the State Address
In his final State of the State address (titled “Expecting More”) as leader of the First State, Governor Jack Markell devoted significant airtime to public education. Touching on everything from career training, to early learning, to teacher prep, Gov. Markell made it clear that the path to a better Delaware cuts directly through its...