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Delaware News The News Journal Delaware House passes opt-out bill after see-saw drama In a see-saw drama, the state House of Representatives first rejected but then revived the controversial bill to allow parents to opt out of the state standardized test Tuesday. That means one of the most fiercely debated bills of this legislative session...

Delaware News The News Journal Schools look to cut costs through energy efficiency School districts are overhauling their campuses to make them “greener,” cheaper and more self-reliant. “It isn’t something ‘sexy’ in terms of something you can see right in front of you,” said Kelly Racca, Chief Operating Officer for the Christina...

Delaware News The News Journal iEducate Delaware award winners named The Rodel Foundation of Delaware, a nonprofit think tank that aims to improve education in the state, has named the five winners of its annual iEducate Delaware awards. The awards are designed to honor educators, parents and community members who are "making a big difference in...

Delaware News NewsWorks Delaware places four charters on probation, closes none Three Delaware charters suffering enrollment woes and a fourth facing financial trouble will be placed on probation, but will not close. That decision was made Thursday by the State Board of Education, and follows recommendations made by the state's Charter School...