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Local News The News Journal Still fighting for educational excellence and equity An op-ed by Raye Jones Avery, Executive Director of the Christina Cultural Arts Center, and Paul Herdman, President and CEO of the Rodel Foundation of Delaware We believe that the twin goals of "excellence" and "equity" are the more important drivers of success and...

Local News The News Journal Bill would let schools boost tax rate without vote House Bill 355, which House Education Committee Chair Darryl Scott, D-Dover, plans to file next week, would allow districts to raise their local tax rate by up to 3 percent a year without going to referendum. "I think this is a more flexible approach that allows [school...

Local News Delaware State News Panel: Schools should start after Labor Day A state task force voted 8-7 Wednesday to recommend to the General Assembly that public schools start classes after Labor Day. The group, formed last year after state legislators passed a resolution calling for a study of the issue, includes lawmakers and representatives...

Local News WDDE Gov. Markell, lawmakers look for budget solutions In the face of the latest grim state revenue forecast, the Markell Administration is putting up another $37.2 million dollars in new cuts to his proposed fiscal year 2015 budget. If the Joint Finance Committee adopts all of those reductions, and revenues remain flat, they still have...