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...
July 16, 2015
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...
July 15, 2015
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...