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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...

Local News The News Journal Coming soon: Chamber of Commerce Superstars awards Do you know a local superstar? The Delaware Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a revamped version of the annual Superstars in Education Awards. The chamber is seeking nominations for the awards, which will focus on "science teaching, integrated classroom technology...

Local News WDDE Gov. Markell joins new effort to promote Common Core Standards Markell notes one myth in particular the partnership hopes to dispel is that Common Core is a federal “one-size fits-all” plan. Markell and Douglas emphasized creation of the standards was state-driven with input from state education officials and education experts...