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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...

Delaware News The News Journal Lawmakers fighting Markell on education After years of pushing education reforms in Delaware, Gov. Jack Markell is facing a revolt in the General Assembly. Christina schools deserve a ‘yes’ vote May 27 Opinion by John M. Young, member of the Christina School District Board of Education The bottom line is this:...

Delaware News The News Journal Delaware lawmakers cut Gov. Markell's education plans Budget lawmakers on Thursday cut by half a $7.5 million proposal by Gov. Jack Markell to fund positions in the Delaware Department of Education and programs previously funded by the federal Race to the Top Program. How can every child have the opportunity to...

Delaware News Newsworks New bill proposes tough criteria for Delaware Secretary of Education Commentary by John Watson In spite of what Sen. Townsend says the new requirements should be, Murphy seems to me to be well qualified for his position. It's reported by the News Journal that he spent three years teaching physical education, third grade and...