The Promise of Dream Accounts
In an increasingly global and competitive economy, it is essential that we inform all students about the many higher education opportunities available to them. The National Center for Education Statistics recently reported that in 2013, the immediate college enrollment rate for high school completers from high-income families (80 percent) was 31...
March 16, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Competitions showcase students' technical skills
Up and down Delaware over the past few months, students have been participating in competitions covering almost 70 kinds of technical skills.
Opting out is not a viable option
We must remember that the Smarter Balanced assessment is supposed to be a measuring stick...
March 13, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Delaware teacher unions: no confidence in education leaders
Teacher unions in Delaware's two largest school districts have voted "no confidence" in the Department of Education, Secretary of Education Mark Murphy and the State Board of Education.
Delaware may eliminate some school testing
The state, districts and...
March 12, 2015
Delaware News
WDEL
Wilmington City Council weighs in on education advisory report
Wilmington City Council's Education, Youth and Families Committee hosted its final public meeting to discuss a report that's headed to the governor's office later this month. Council members combed the details of the Wilmington Education Advisory Committee's report...