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August 24, 2015

August 24th, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Delaware career pathways program expanding Fifteen high schools are participating, with programs in computer science, engineering, culinary arts and biomedical sciences. The goal is to not just give students the “book-learning” and degrees they need to get a job, but also hands-on experience. What will happen to...

August 21, 2015

August 21st, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Editorial The challenge to help our students “This is crunch time,” Elizabeth Lockman said. And she is right. Ms. Lockman is a Wilmington parent and the vice chair of the newly established Wilmington Education Improvement Commission. Delaware Public Media Smarter Balanced scores due in September Teachers...

August 20, 2015

August 20th, 2015

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Delaware News WMDT Charter school under formal state review eyes relocation State education officials are set to make a final decision regarding the proposed relocation of a New Castle County charter school whose two leaders were fired earlier this year for repeatedly using school credit cards for personal use. WDEL Dover Police offer back to...

The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning

August 20th, 2015

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by Tricia Dallas When asked about the social-emotional curriculum in my preschool classroom, I am eager to share that my entire day is focused on the development of critical skills, which I consider the foundation for learning. What’s more, I recognize that each child in my room is in a different place in his or her social-emotional...