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Local News The News Journal Bill lets state board restrict charter schools A bill that received final approval in the General Assembly on Tuesday would allow the Delaware Board of Education to restrict geographic areas, grades and academic emphasis served by charter schools if it’s determined they will affect surrounding districts. The House...

Local News Delaware Department of Education State awards more than $170,000 in merit scholarships to high school seniors A press release The Delaware Department of Education has announced the recipients of four state merit scholarship programs for the 2014-15 academic year. Merit scholarships are competitive and awarded based on a student’s...

Local News The News Journal $3.8 billion state budget still unsettled Lawmakers who completed work on a $3.8 billion state budget last week left a couple big holes. They also appropriated $4 million less for education programs than Markell envisioned in January, and cut administration proposals to enhance drug treatment, provide leadership tools...

Local News Dover Post Gov. Markell, Spanish Ambassador renew language immersion agreement Gov. Jack Markell and Spanish Ambassador Ramón Gil-Casares signed a tribute at McIlvaine Early Childhood Center on Tuesday that reaffirms an educational partnership between Spain and Delaware. Xavier Gisbert, Spain’s Counselor of Education for the United...