July 2, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Delaware special education needs more work
After slapping Delaware with some of the worst ratings in the country last year, federal officials say the state is doing a better job serving students with special needs, but still has a long way to go. The U.S. Department of Education in 2014 named Delaware one of three...
Letters from ISTE 2015: Wednesday
ISTE 2015 wraps up today! Here are some great things that we saw and heard in the last 24 hours.
Powerful presentation from the founders of EdCamps, which are organic, teacher-driven “unconferences” that have been hosted all over the world. If you’re interested in joining an upcoming EdCamp, consider the upcoming EdCamp Global on July...
July 1, 2015
Delaware News
WDEL
Stories come alive with Delaware's summer reading program
"Studies have shown that children who participate in public library summer reading programs score higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the new school year, experience less summer reading loss, and begin the school year with more confidence," said Dr...
June 30, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
UD gets grant to help low-income kids attend
Up to 150 students from low-income families could attend the University of Delaware without racking up student debt thanks to a $3 million grant from the Give Something Back Foundation.
Kids weld, saw and hammer in construction camp
One room had a virtual welding machine...