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December 5, 2012

December 5th, 2012

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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

November 30th, 2012

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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

November 29th, 2012

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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...

No Luck in Latest RTTT Competition, But Important Blueprints for Next Generation Learning Laid

November 28th, 2012

Author: Paul Herdman

After winning the last two federal competitions ($119M (2009) for K-12 and $49M (2011) for early learning), our Delaware districts were unfortunately not selected as finalists in the latest competition. Late Monday, The U.S. Department of Education announced the selection of 61 finalists for the Race to the Top District competition among 371...