November 27, 2012
Local News
The News Journal
Finalists named for top honor
For helping students to excel, five Delaware educators from public and private schools were named finalists for the 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science.
The Middletown Transcript
Drastic cuts expected if Appoquinimink referendum doesn't pass
The first part of...
November 26, 2012
Local News
The News Journal
Odyssey Charter School's plan for Del. 48 campus raises concerns
Westgate Farms resident James Kennedy was happy when he learned Odyssey Charter School officials chose the historic Mundy Farm on Del. 48 in Mill Creek as the site for a new location. That was before he realized Odyssey’s plans were for a kindergarten...
November 19, 2012
Local News
DDOE
Delaware taking applications for state nominations for federal Green Ribbon Schools award
Delaware Secretary of Education Mark Murphy invites public and private K-12 schools to apply to be a state nominee for the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools award. The program – now in its second year -- recognizes schools...
November 14, 2012
Local News
WDEL
Communities in Schools gets $300K to fight dropout rate
Communities in Schools received a $300,000 grant from AT&T to help lower the high school dropout rate. Through this generous grant, Jim Purcell President of Communities in Schools plans to expand their presence to improve graduation rates at William Penn, Newark...