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LOCAL NEWS The Cape Gazette New standards, state test for students The state's top educator attended Cape Henlopen School District's recent board of education meeting to talk about a new statewide test for students and aligning Delaware's curriculum with other states.  Secretary of Education Mark Murphy said Delaware will implement the same...

LOCAL NEWS The News Journal Opinion: Some on Christina board take refuge in feigned fears Two events are striking about last week’s Christina School Board meeting.  First was the wasted time spent complaining about New Castle Councilman Jea Street’s letter, objecting to the board’s turning down $2.3 million of federal Race to the Top funds...

LOCAL NEWS The News Journal Williams, Gordon rip school system Wilmington students are dropping out at alarming rates and spending too much time riding school buses out of the city, problems that Mayor Dennis Williams and New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon argue are contributing to the city’s troubles.  “Every day I’m dealing with gun...

LOCAL NEWS The News Journal Opinion: By Bill Gates Teachers deserve more feedback than test scores In much the same way that sports teams identify and nurture talent, there is a window of opportunity in public education to create systems that encourage and develop fantastic teachers, leading to better results for students.  Efforts are being made...