May 8, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
Retooled Appoquinimink school tax referendum is less ambitious
Supporters of Thursday’s tax referendum in the Appoquinimink School District say they believe the district has learned its lesson and pitched a more reasonable tax increase. But critics say their taxes already are too high and argue the school board needs...
iEducate Delaware: Integrating Technology to Improve Student Learning
On May 1st, we began accepting nominations for iEducate Delaware, an initiative to uncover and share the amazing stories of education leaders across the state. As the nomination window continues through the end of June, we will be posting updates about last year’s honorees and their projects. Rodel invested $2,000 in each of these honorees’...
May 7, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
Superstars in Education have their day in the spotlight
Delaware’s business community turned out in force Monday night to honor teachers creating innovative new ways to teach children. Every year since 1989, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has given its Superstars in Education award to a handful of schools or...
May 6, 2013
Local News
The News Journal
In high-stakes school elections, a few rule the many in Delaware
Low interest in Delaware school board elections has helped create a dynamic where a relative handful of voters decides the outcome of races with millions in educational dollars at stake. That has also opened the door for groups like teachers unions to...