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June 1, 2015

June 1st, 2015

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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

May 29th, 2015

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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

May 28th, 2015

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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

May 27th, 2015

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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...