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Local News Delaware Department of Education DelExcels.org launches to provide information, resources A press release A public-private partnership has launched a new education-focused website to inform Delawareans about the state’s new standards and assessments. The site, www.DelExcels.org, was created through a partnership of the Delaware...

Local News Delaware Department of Education USED Year 3 report spotlights RTTT successes, Murphy points to district work A press release U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan praised the work of educators in Delaware, citing double-digit growth in student reading and math proficiency during the grant period and reviewing the important...

Local News The News Journal Delaware leaders hope to build on Vision 2015 Delaware education and business leaders working toward a world-class education system are beginning to develop ideas for improving schools in the next decade. Over the next eight months, a steering committee of about 30 people will discuss what will be important to future...

Local News The News Journal Early childhood education: A proven economic tool An op-ed by Nicholas Marsini, Jr., Delaware Regional President of The PNC Financial Services Group Another form of economic development invests entirely in preschoolers so that as adults, they have the skills to become successful in the workplace. Some might even emerge...