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Local News The News Journal Proposed fund would give parents school cash Called the "Parent Empowerment Education Savings Account Act," HB 353 would allow parents to place a percentage of the per-student funding that goes to a public school into accounts with the state treasurer's office. They could then spend the money from those accounts on...

Local News WDDE Bill seeks to include schools districts in new charter school approval process The state would have to include local school districts in the charter school approval process if lawmakers approve newly proposed legislation. A bill from Rep. John Kowalko (D-Newark South) seeks to require new charter applicants to initially file their...

Local News Sussex Countian Indian River School District launches electronic flier management system The Indian River School District announced the launch of its new Peachjar electronic flier management system on June 2, allowing the district’s schools to send parents electronic fliers instead of paper versions. National News Education...

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...