December 10, 2012
Local News
The News Journal
Seminar helps widen possibilities for girls
A seminar at Bunker Hill Elementary School in the Appoquinimink School District, “W.I.S.E.” women – women in science and engineering, encouraged people to “bring your daughter, niece or neighbor to meet women in science and engineering.” The day gave girls the...
Delaware’s Data System STILL Leading the Pack…and Getting Better
Delaware continues to have one of the nation’s best educational data infrastructures and is a “cutting edge” state to learn from, according to the Data Quality Campaign’s (DQC) recently released 2012 Annual Report. Since last year’s report, Delaware continued to strengthen our data system and make it more timely and actionable for...
December 7, 2012
Local News
Delaware State News
Kent County military charter school in planning stages
Next month the Department of Education will review a proposal for a full-time JROTC charter school in Kent County. Scott Kidner, chairman of the founding committee for First State Military Academy, said the school will mirror Delaware Military Academy in New...
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...