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September 19, 2013

September 19th, 2013

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Local News The New York Times Delaware seeks to steer the poor to top colleges Delaware announced on Wednesday a new effort to encourage high-achieving low-income students to apply to top colleges, saying it would send application fee waivers and other information to every such high school senior in the state. The program — a collaboration...

September 18, 2013

September 18th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Markell to announce plan to enroll more Delaware students in college State officials will unveil today a new effort to help more students identified as “college-ready” to enroll in universities or colleges. Gov. Jack Markell, Secretary of Education Mark Murphy, and College Board President David Coleman will announce...

Announcing the 2013 iEducate Delaware Honorees

September 18th, 2013

Author: Matthew Korobkin

We are excited to announce the 2013 iEducate Delaware Honorees! In its second year, iEducate continues to unearth incredible stories of Delawareans who are inspiring young people to learn. The Rodel Foundation is proud to recognize these outstanding individuals who are quietly making a difference both inside the classroom and out, with the hope...

September 17, 2013

September 17th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Opinions sought on school systems A group of “concerned citizens” wants to personally survey at least 5,000 Delawareans in an effort to put their thoughts on education issues in front of state leaders. “There are so many things happening in education right now, and there’s so much momentum,” said Rod Ward, who...