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July 17, 2013

July 17th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal Too few students going to college in Delaware, study finds Not enough of the state’s students are graduating from college and there are big differences in how well public high schools are preparing students, according to a new study released Tuesday. The state’s high schools are increasing the number of high...

Delaware Education Budget Contains Increases

July 17th, 2013

Author: Brittany Mason

Despite a challenging economy, funds have been allocated or increased for multiple education-related initiatives that will have a positive impact on our students and schools. This funding priority was also mirrored by a significant legislative session for education. In an important legislative decision, charter school requests for minor capital...

Delaware Legislature’s Impressive First Half

July 17th, 2013

Author: Brittany Mason

The Delaware Legislature recently wrapped up the first half of the 147th General Assembly. It was a significant year for education, one of the most successful legislative sessions for education in the past several years here in Delaware. For the first time, Delaware created standards for teacher training programs at higher education institutions...

July 16, 2013

July 16th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal STEM in Delaware An Opinion by Teri Quinn Gray and Justin Wagner There are conversations happening all over Delaware about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and the conversations are not just in classrooms – they are happening in boardrooms and conference rooms and office buildings and laboratories up...