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The members of our newly-announced International Advisory Group (IAG) recently traveled from their homes across the globe to Wilmington, Delaware. Over the course of their visit, there was a series of conversations with Delawareans about efforts in the state to improve public education. To achieve our mission of helping Delaware build one of the...

Local News WDEL Early education commission sets lofty goals (Including a video) Two dozen business leaders from up and down the state in the public and non-profit sectors make up the Commission on Early Education and the Economy. Nick Marsini, President of PNC Bank Delaware and co-chair of the commission explains why this isn't happening more...

Local News The News Journal State to decide on charter school applications The fate of nine charter schools will be decided at Thursday's state Board of Education meeting. State education officials will decide whether to approve five new charters, whether to put three already-approved schools under review for financial issues and whether to allow...

Local News WDDE Governor Markell seeks business support for Common Core and college readiness efforts Gov. Jack Markell (D-Delaware) called on local business leaders Monday to do their part in helping Delaware students become career and college ready. Markell joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in hosting a conference on effective...