April 7, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Lawmakers concerned about charter school applications
A group of New Castle County lawmakers has written a letter to top state education officials expressing "deep concerns" about proposed new charter schools, fearing the "significant hardship" they could place on traditional school districts. Red Clay School District...
An Exceptional State Seeking Exceptional Talent
April 7, 2014 update: The Chief Accountability Officer position has been filled.
Delaware is an exceptional state and is a national leader in the collective work to improve public education. Education stakeholders are committed to transforming Delaware into the best education system in the country, and we need exceptional talent to help make...
April 3, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Teachers seek evaluation moratorium
In a letter sent to legislators earlier this week, Delaware State Education Association president Frederika Jenner says trust in the system has eroded as the state makes changes that were part of its application for the $119 million federal Race to the Top grant. In addition to...
April 2, 2014
Local News
Delaware Today
Kuumba charter school embraces Wilmington as its campus
In so many ways, Kuumba is anything but another elementary school. With no library in their building, the students walk up the street to Wilmington Public Library. They march to the Walnut Street YMCA for gym class and swimming. They stroll two blocks up Market...