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...
April 1, 2014
Local News
U.S. Department of Education
Delaware’s teacher preparation is setting a high bar
A blog post
Frederika Jenner’s (president of the Delaware State Education Association) experience at the beginning of her career is just one reason she strongly supported legislation signed in June 2013 by Delaware Governor Jack Markell to increase the...
March 27, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Milford voters reject proposed tax increases
Milford School District residents on Wednesday rejected a pair of tax hikes, proposed to pay for a new school and current expenses. The district sought voters' approval on the separate proposals, the first of which would have raised nearly $13 million to build a new middle...
March 26, 2014
Local News
The News Journal
Achieving better opportunities for all Delawareans
An op-ed by Governor Markell and Dr. Harry Lee Williams, President of Delaware State University
Recognizing that access to a quality education is essential for all of our young people to unleash their potential, we should be encouraged by recent news about our...