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Cool for Schoology: 8 Things to Know

March 25th, 2015

Author: Rachel Wiggans Chan

Earlier this week, the Delaware Department of Education announced a new contract with Schoology, a Learning Management System (LMS) that helps teachers personalize instruction and share lesson plans. Here are eight things you should know about Schoology as the LMS launches statewide. 1. Schoology is already in Delaware—and teachers love...

March 24, 2015

March 24th, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal State leaders: Urgency needed in school redistricting Key state leaders say there is more energy now than there has been in decades to simplify the school system that splits the city of Wilmington among four different districts. Gov. Jack Markell and many lawmakers want to capitalize on momentum and are pressing for...

March 23, 2015

March 23rd, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal New charter school options on display at expo There were plenty of well-established charter schools at the Delaware Charter Schools Network's annual expo on Saturday, but there were also plenty of new ones. Students embrace classmates with Down syndrome A third grade class at Claymont Elementary created this video...

March 20, 2015

March 20th, 2015

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Delaware News Delaware State News Markell touts plan to study students’ educational needs Gov. Jack Markell hopes to initiate a statewide plan that will review public, charter, vocational-technical and magnet schools to address unmet student needs. He will also put a hold on any new charter schools until the review has been completed. The review...