April 1, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Wilmington school committee issues final report
After months of conversations with parents, educators and community leaders, the Wilmington Education Advisory Council says there is broad support for the major changes it has proposed and that state leaders should not delay in implementing them. In a final report...
March 31, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Delawareans benefit when higher ed schools collaborate
Special to The News Journal by Mark T. Brainard, president of Delaware Technical Community College; Patrick T. Harker, president of University of Delaware; and Harry L. Williams is president of Delaware State University.
Delaware's economic growth also depends on...
March 30, 2015
Delaware News
WHYY
One teacher, one lesson: Common Core in Delaware up close
This spring, Delaware students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 are taking Smarter Balanced, the state’s first standardized test fully aligned with Common Core principles. The results from Smarter Balanced will provide an early statistical indicator on how Delaware...
March 27, 2015
Delaware News
Delaware State News
STEM Expo highlights opportunities in math, science fields
With a series of interactive activities, the STEM Expo at Delaware Technical Community College introduced middle and high school students Thursday night to science, technology, engineering and math programs.
‘Time seemed to go in slow motion’
Delaware...