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I’m truly pleased to introduce myself as the newest member of the team at the Rodel Foundation! My background includes research and analysis, strategic planning, and knowledge of K-12 education policy issues. In my role as a Senior Program Officer at the Rodel Foundation, I look forward to having the opportunity to utilize these skills towards...

Local News The News Journal Some Delaware districts plan make-up time, others waiting This winter's frequent snow storms have forced schools to cancel class more often than most years, eating up most of the leeway built into schedules. State law requires 1,060 hours of instruction time a year, with 1,032 hours for high school seniors. All...

Local News WDDE Colonial superintendent announces retirement At Tuesday night’s Colonial Board of Education meeting, Dorothy Linn announced she’s retiring effective June 30th. The 59-year-old Linn has worked in the district for 26 years, the last four as superintendent. Last year, Linn helped the district pass its first operations referendum...

Local News News Journal All students deserving of federal and state aid An editorial A U.S. Department of Education grant is allowing Delaware to focus on turning around our lowest performing schools. As result, $1.45 million from a $38 million federal pot will be used to make a difference in persistently low-achieving districts as part of the...