April 16, 2013
LOCAL NEWS
The News Journal
Delaware praised, pushed over preschool education
Delaware is investing considerable money and effort in revamping preschool education, but it still has a long way to go, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said during a visit to a Wilmington preschool Monday.
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If 'teaching to the test' bugs you, don't blame the...
April 15, 2013
LOCAL NEWS
The News Journal
Slashed spending strains districts
Gov. Jack Markell embraces his reputation as an education governor and proudly promotes his work to protect school funding even as a lingering recession has strained state resources. But that image contrasts sharply at the ground level of Delaware’s public education system, where...
April 12, 2013
LOCAL NEWS
The News Journal
Survey: Teachers mostly happy
Delaware teachers are mostly satisfied with their work environment, though many have complaints about paperwork and training.
Just who gets how much at Christina issue's core
The $2.3 million conflict between the Christina school board and the state over teacher bonuses boils down to a...
TELL Delaware Highlights Positive Trends and Areas of Need
Survey results released today from the inaugural TELL (Teaching, Empowering, Leading, and Learning) Delaware study highlight that Delaware educators have favorable beliefs around areas such as professional expectations and handling student misconduct while voicing a greater need to be at the table when making critical decisions. The survey...