March 26, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Delaware PTA: Parents should have say in standardized test
The Delaware Parent Teacher Association is joining teacher unions and several school boards in saying parents should have a right to opt their children out of taking the state standardized test.
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Schoology selected by State of Delaware to power...
March 25, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Debate delayed on fix for special-needs students
State lawmakers tabled legislation on Tuesday that attempts to improve how Delaware schools accommodate students with disabilities. The legislation failed to proceed toward a vote in the Delaware Senate after lawmakers complained it was moving too quickly and unfairly...
Cool for Schoology: 8 Things to Know
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
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...