May 28, 2014
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
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
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
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...