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June 21, 2013

June 21st, 2013

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Local News The News Journal 3 new Delaware charter schools get OK The state Board of Education approved three new charter schools, rejected one and approved three charter expansions at a meeting Thursday. The three new schools, which include Delaware Design-Lab High School, First State Military Academy and Delaware MET, will serve an estimated 700...

June 20, 2013

June 20th, 2013

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Local News WDEL Prestige Academy grads head to state's top high schools Eighth graders walk down the aisle to get their diplomas for the second time in Prestige Academy's history--with many students moving on to some of the best high schools in the state. A growing Prestige Academy in Wilmington sees its second graduating class. This year’s...

Meet Our Summer Fellow – Liz Hoyt

June 20th, 2013

Author: Liz Hoyt

Hi, my name is Liz Hoyt, and I’m one of the 2013 Rodel Foundation Summer Fellows. I’m originally from California. I earned my B.A. in Political Science, and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine. During my years as an undergraduate, I was heavily involved in GlobalConnect@UCI, a university-classroom partnership...

June 18, 2013

June 18th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal National group lauds education innovations in Delaware While legislators spar over controversial bills aimed at improving Delaware’s education system, the state is earning notice for programs it is quietly implementing in classrooms. The Education Commission of the States awarded Delaware its Frank Newman Award for...