December 16, 2014
Delaware News
WHYY NewsWorks
Delaware school entrance assessments face tough test
Jennifer Nagourney, head of Delaware’s charter school office, told a General Assembly task force last Monday that she disagreed with the use of entrance assessments at Delaware’s charter schools, according to multiple people who attended the meeting. Some of the...
December 15, 2014
Delaware News
The News Journal
Group gives Delaware B- on teacher prep
The National Council on Teacher Quality, which pushes for more stringent selection and training of teachers, has given Delaware a “B-,” saying it is ahead of many states but still needs to take steps to make sure teachers are better prepared.
‘Priority’ school program...
Quality Funds Awarded to Delaware for Infant and Toddler Care
Building on recent state efforts to strengthen early learning support, Delaware earned $5.5 million dollars last week from a federal Early Head Start grant opportunity to help support high quality, comprehensive services for infants and toddlers from low income families, over 5-years. This effort builds on recent investments in Delaware’s early...
December 12, 2014
Delaware News
Coastal Point
Free food pantry fights hunger in IR School District
As Indian River School District Parent Center coordinator, Michele Murphy helps many families with anything from college planning to free clothing. Located within the G.W. Carver Educational Center in Frankford, people can select 30 free pounds of food items and 5...