November 3, 2014
Local News
The Sussex Countian
Indian River unveils new district food pantry
The Indian River School District (IRSD) officially opened its district food pantry on Monday at the G.W. Carver Educational Center in Frankford. The food pantry one of many in Sussex County funded by the Harry K. Foundation. “There are 110 schools in Delaware and our...
October 30, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Markell: ‘Won’t hesitate’ on priority schools
Yesterday was the Conference on Education, an event hosted by the Vision Coalition of Delaware, a group of education, nonprofit and business leaders seeking to create world-class schools in Delaware. The conference's keynote speaker, author Amanda Ripley followed...
October 28, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
How do we strengthen Delaware’s education system?
An op-ed by Ernie Dianastasis, Managing Director, Computer Aid, Inc., a global IT firm; the chair of the Vision Coalition of Delaware, a public and private coalition working to improve our schools; and the chair of the Delaware Business Roundtable Education...
October 27, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Personalized schooling: A way to reach students
An op-ed by Tim Brewer, Science Chair, New Castle Vocational Technical School District; and Jennifer Lougheed, Instructional Coach, Indian River School District
As teachers, every day we work with excellent colleagues who work tirelessly on behalf of their students. We...