July 22, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
UD looking for someone to continue Harker’s vision
“We are seeking a person with a vision of the university that is consistent with where Dr. Harker was leading,” said Jeff Garland, vice president and university secretary, who is the administrator for the Board of Trustees. “The Trustees are very concerned...
July 21, 2015
Delaware News
Newsworks
Progress or illusion? Examining Delaware's dropout rate
But the department's sunny interpretation obscures a deeper truth: Delaware's tumbling dropout rate is as much a triumph of better book-keeping as it is a triumph of better education. In fact, evidence suggests that Delaware has not done a significantly better job over...
July 20, 2015
Delaware News
Delaware Public Media
Sen. Carper discusses transportation funding, education issues before Congress
On the education front, The House and Senate passed competing versions of legislation to revamp No Child Left Behind last week that need to be reconciled – and neither has support for the Obama Administration. But Sen. Tom Carper is...
July 17, 2015
Delaware News
Office of Governor Markell
Governor vetoes opt-out bill, signs legislation to reduce testing for all students
A press release
Governor Markell announced today that he has vetoed House Bill 50, which would allow for any student to be opted-out of any state or district assessment, while he signed Senate Joint Resolution 2, which aims...