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May 28, 2014

May 28th, 2014

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Local News Waterloo Courier Delaware trip provides glimpse into possible high school task force recommendations A three-day visit to Delaware’s New Castle County Vocational Technical School District made a positive impression on a dozen Cedar Valley travelers. And what they saw there may provide a glimpse into a task force's proposal for the...

May 27, 2014

May 27th, 2014

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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...

May 23, 2014

May 23rd, 2014

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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...

May 22, 2014

May 22nd, 2014

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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...