February 23, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Tug-of-war over school control
Editorial by John Sweeney, The News Journal’s engagement editor
Is our education system descending into chaos? Think about the events of the last week.
Red Clay to hold referendum Tuesday
The Red Clay School District is asking voters in their districts Tuesday to approve property tax...
Leading the Nation in College & Career Support
In November, Delaware celebrated College Application Month, a nationwide effort to assist high school seniors with the college application process. Guiding students through this process is just one of the many important pieces that go into supporting students as they begin exploring career opportunities.
In his State of the State address...
February 20, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
Duncan defends Delaware education model
Pointing to dropout rates at the lowest level in decades, more high school students applying to college and "unprecedented" investments in Pre-K education, the nation's top school official, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, called Delaware a model for the rest of the...
February 19, 2015
Delaware News
WHYY
Delaware lawmakers question success of Race to the Top
Secretary of Education Mark Murphy said the additional $7.5 million would go toward sustaining Race to the Top programs that had proven both effective and popular. They include supports for staff development, data collection, and teacher retention.
The News...