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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...

Delaware News Philadelphia Inquirer Education reform, with focus on accountability An op-ed by Chris Coons and Cory Booker The Senate is debating major updates to our nation's public school system for the first time in more than a decade. The legislation, which reforms 2001's No Child Left Behind Act, makes important strides to improve American...

Delaware News Delaware State News New superintendent, stadium topics at Capital board meeting The Capital School District’s new superintendent Dr. Shelton gave a quick rundown of his plan for the first 100 days in the district. In the “listen and learn” phase, he said he is planning meetings across the district and community and identifying...

Delaware News Delaware Public Media Wilmington neighborhood assoc. sues to block new charter school Residents in a Wilmington neighborhood have filed suit in Delaware's Court of Chancery to stop a charter school from opening near them this fall. Junior Achievement works to build financial literacy in kids Financial literacy is a concept that...