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Delaware News The News Journal Student loans: Delawareans face a rising, long-term cost of a diploma For thousands of Delaware high school seniors, Friday is "Decision Day," when most must pay an enrollment deposit at the college or university they will attend this fall. That modest outlay will be dwarfed by the cost of the education each of them...

Delaware News The News Journal More students taking, passing AP courses The number of students taking Advanced Placement courses in Delaware continues to grow, as does the number of students who are earning passing grades on the tough exams that come at the end of the class.“Students who challenge themselves in high school have the best chance...

Delaware News The News Journal 15 Delaware schools to receive workforce training grants Gov. Jack Markell on Wednesday will announce the 15 high schools slated to receive the first round of workforce training grants under the new Pathways to Prosperity program. The funding will allow students at those schools to earn college credits through...

Delaware News Test boycott will obscure student progress Opinion by Deborah T. Wilson, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League; Maria Matos, president and CEO of the Latin American Community Center; and Paul Herdman, president and CEO of the Rodel Foundation of Delaware As parents, teachers, and community members, we need to...