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August 31, 2015

August 31st, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Schools cheer kids’ return Different districts and schools have different schedules, but Monday is the first day of school for many Delaware kids. It might be threatening rain in some places, but educators are working to make the environment energetic. Delaware Public Media Gov. Markell looks forward to new school...

August 28, 2015

August 28th, 2015

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Delaware News Associated Press Delaware lawmakers eye budget vote procedures The budget bill traditionally has been treated as needing only a simple majority, even though Delaware's constitution requires a three-fourths vote to appropriate public money to any corporation. Two corporations receiving money in the budget bill every year are the...

Rethinking School Discipline

August 28th, 2015

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As we announced last week, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with some new members of the Rodel Teacher Council over the next year. One of those new members is Lisa Mims, whose blog, Diary of a Public School Teacher, is a great resource on personalized learning and Lisa’s journey to create a great experience for her students...

August 27, 2015

August 27th, 2015

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Delaware News The Beacon Long journey begins final lap: Milford superintendent Kohel says this will be her last year No great fanfare or speeches were made about Superintendent Phyllis Kohel at Milford School District board meeting Monday night. But not for lack of news. The back of a single-sheet addendum to the meeting agenda revealed that Kohel...