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One of the best parts of our work at the Rodel Foundation of Delaware is to support and celebrate the outstanding contributions to public education in our state by our neighbors. Everyday, teachers, community leaders, parents, school board members, school support staff, policymakers, students, administrators, and more make a big difference in the...

Delaware News The News Journal Wilmington sues to keep Moyer open Wilmington officials are taking the rare step of suing the state Department of Education in an attempt to keep it from closing the Maurice J. Moyer Academic Institute charter school. "The economic viability of the city and the safety of its residents depends in large measure on the...

Delaware News The News Journal Six priority schools to be discussed at meetings More meetings are scheduled to discuss the six Wilmington schools that the state has named “priority schools” and targeted for a takeover. If they can’t work out an agreement with the Department of Education by the end of the year, Gov. Jack Markell has said he...

Earlier this week, the Delaware Department of Education announced that 20 Delaware public schools were honored for achieving excellent test scores, demonstrating outstanding student growth or making major progress in closing the achievement gap for at-risk kids. These schools represent 9 districts and 3 public charter schools across the state...