June 1, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Reassessment: We have the smarts, not the will
Column by Harry Themal
Every time a school district referendum is defeated, every time county governments look at their tax rolls, as happened again this year, the call goes out for a reassessment, which should logically be done in all of Delaware.
The truth about...
May 29, 2015
Delaware News
Newsworks
Delaware principal receives national award
Dr. Lamont Browne, head of EastSide Charter School, is one of two principals to receive the Ryan Award, given to leaders who help close the achievement gap. Since Browne took over in 2011, EastSide's test scores have risen considerably. In the process, Browne has become a rising...
May 28, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Christina School District residents reject tax increase
Voters in the Christina School District again rejected a property tax increase on Wednesday, which means the district will move forward with plans for layoffs and other budget cuts.
Delaware Public Media
Christina School District's second chance referendum...
May 27, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Much is at stake in the Christina referendum
Opinion by Representative Paul Baumbach, 23rd District in the Delaware House of Representatives and Representative John Viola, House Majority Whip and 26th District in the House of Representatives
The simple fact is, you cannot continuously cut your way out of every...