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February 18, 2015

February 18th, 2015

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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

February 17th, 2015

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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...

February 12, 2015

February 12th, 2015

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Delaware News WDDE Wilmington University piloting student-teaching residency program In 2013, First State lawmakers passed Senate Bill 51 calling for an improvement in teacher preparation programs throughout the state. Wilmington University responded, using Race to the Top grant money to launch pilot partnerships with the Capital, Red Clay and...

February 11, 2015

February 11th, 2015

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Delaware News The News Journal With Wilmington schools at crossroads, TNJ to host forum This is a seminal moment for education in Delaware, with Wilmington's public schools at the heart of a passionate debate about how best to improve student achievement. The News Journal invites you to join them Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Chase Center in Wilmington...