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Delaware News The News Journal Investigation clears Red Clay tax increase vote Despite complaints from some voters and lawmakers, the Red Clay Consolidated School District followed the rules when it successfully passed a tax referendum in February, the Delaware Department of Justice has ruled. Workforce training program expands to Sussex County A...

Delaware News The News Journal Seven things Delaware lawmakers will tackle in June It has become a theme of this year's legislative session: Lawmakers, many in his own party, are challenging Democratic Gov. Jack Markell on education reform. Parents know ‘Smarter Balance Test’ is bad for kids Opinion by Kevin Ohlandt, “Exceptional...

We join many in mourning the loss of Beau Biden, a leader in our state, devoted family member, and good person. He was deeply committed to serving children, especially those in the most vulnerable situations. His work was admirable and greatly respected. Delaware lost a true community leader. Several of our team members knew him personally, and...

Delaware News The News Journal Summing up the courage to “Stay In” Op-ed by Dr. Teri Quinn Gray, president of the Delaware State Board of Education I am asking our legislators, teachers and parents to join the State Board of Education and dozens of local and national business and community leaders, civil rights and child advocacy groups in...