October 13, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Red Clay not required to bus, serve 3 kids, judge says
The Red Clay School District will not have to transport and enroll three students with a messy housing situation who live outside the district after a federal judge refused to issue a court order last week.
Opt-out penalty for Delaware schools...
October 9, 2015
Delaware News
WHYY
Delaware bill would raise drop-out age
Delaware lawmakers unveiled a bill Thursday that would require students to attend school through age 18. At present, the state only requires children go to school from ages 5 to 16. The bill, if it passes as written, would increase the mandatory attendance age to 17 in 2016-17, and then up...
Calling All Teachers: Help Inform Education Prep Policy
by Robyn Howton, Rodel Teacher Council
The teaching profession demands much of the people who enter it. High-quality teacher prep is essential to ensuring that new teachers are ready to help students achieve their full potential from the first day they enter the classroom, and to retain young, talented educators in the teaching...
October 8, 2015
Delaware News
Delaware Public Media
Chancery judge allows suit questioning Red Clay referendum tactics to move forward
A Chancery Court judge has rejected Red Clay School District’s request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it blocked access to the ballot and unduly influenced a recent tax referendum.
WDEL
Wilmington Police, kids connect through...