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Local News WDDE Gov. Markell announces expansion of First State plans to encourage college enrollment Governor Jack Markell announced plans to strengthen efforts in Delaware to put more First State students on the path to college at a White House event Thursday. Markell joined President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, university and non...

Local News WDEL New parent resource centers open in the Christina School District Parents in the Christina School District have two new centers where they can use computers and school resources. Spokeswoman Wendy Lapham says one is in the district's office on Lombard Street in Wilmington. Delaware Department of Education Addendum to DPAS-II...

Local News The News Journal When it comes to schools, keep the measures fair An op-ed by Eric Buckson, Kent County Levy Court Commissioner If Delaware wants to lead the way in education, we have to change the system, not just the classroom. Start by opening up charter schools in each district for our highest-performing students to attend and...

Local News WBOC Del. Blue-Collar Task Force wraps up work Delaware's Blue-Collar Task Force wrapped up five months of work Monday. The group was looking at how to bring in and keep more jobs in The First State. Members finalized the draft of their report for lawmakers at a meeting Monday morning. Task force co-chair Sen. Robert Marshall...