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June 23, 2015

June 23rd, 2015

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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...

June 22, 2015

June 22nd, 2015

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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...

June 19, 2015

June 19th, 2015

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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...

June 18, 2015

June 18th, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal Delaware Senate passes opt-out bill with wider scope The Delaware Senate passed a fiercely debated bill that would allow parents to pull their kids out of standardized tests, but only after adding amendments that broadened its scope. That means the bill must go back to the House before it passes the General...