December 6, 2012
Local News
The News Journal
Lake Forest residents OK tax hike
Residents of Lake Forest School District on Tuesday approved a tax-hike referendum by a vote of 753-734. “It’s very tough to get approval in this day and age, in this economy,” Superintendent Dan Curry said of the tax increase. The referendum will raise about $1.16 million over...
December 5, 2012
National News
Houston Chronicle
Head of education defers using STAAR in students’ grades
Texas high school students are getting a reprieve for a second consecutive year on a requirement that would have made the state's new and more difficult standardized tests count toward 15% of their final grades in key courses. Education Commissioner...
November 30, 2012
Local News
The News Journal
School takes new shape
Work is scheduled to begin today on a major expansion of Seaford Senior High School, putting in motion plans voters approved last year to add two wings to the building and tailor the space for independent academies within the school. “This day is about our community’s commitment to your...
November 29, 2012
Local News
The News Journal
Reasons to invest in early childhood education
An op-ed by Governor Markell
Where you start in life should never limit how far you can go if you work and study hard. But the research is clear: kids with access to quality early childhood education are less likely to be disruptive in school and more likely to graduate...