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...
Seeking Solutions for Wilmington Schools
We're pleased to join United Way of Delaware and "The News Journal" to co-sponsor the upcoming Imagine Delaware education expo and open forum, which will focus on City of Wilmington education. Other partner organizations for this event are Brooks Fellowship, Christina Cultural Arts Center, Delaware Grantmakers Association, Interdenominational...
February 18, 2015
Delaware News
WHYY
Delaware graduation rates rise
State officials credited Race to the Top initiatives such as ninth grade academies and credit recovery programs for this year's graduation spike.
The News Journal
Delaware high school dropout rate hits record low
The number of Delaware students dropping out of high school continued to decline last...
February 17, 2015
Delaware News
The News Journal
We heard you; education forum date changed to March 9
To First State citizens concerned about a collision in school district referendums and our forum on improving education in Wilmington: We heard you, and we're taking action. We've moved the date of our Imagine Delaware forum and education exposition at the Chase...