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Local News WDDE Colonial School District names Blakey new superintendent Colonial School District has a new superintendent. “I am humbled and honored to be selected to lead the Colonial School District during a time of change and reform,’ said Dr. D. Dusty Blakey in a statement. “I look forward to working with all constituents as we continue...

Earlier this week the State Board of Education hosted a professional development workshop on educator evaluation systems, with a focus on different rubrics used to observe teachers. Attendees included local board members, charter board members, and other stakeholders. Panelists included: Charlotte Danielson, architect of The Framework for...

Local News News Journal Delaware lawmakers pass budget, raise State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a $3.8 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning on July 1 that includes a six-month raise for state workers and uses nearly $40 million typically earmarked for roads to cover other expenses. Higher student enrollment requires nearly...

Local News The News Journal Feds: Del. ‘needs intervention’ on special ed Delaware is doing such a poor job educating special-needs students that the federal government may need to intervene, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday. Federal officials' biggest complaint: Delaware is not setting a high bar for those students, letting...