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September 6, 2012

September 6th, 2012

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Local News The News Journal Classroom spending gets better grades If all public Delaware schools followed the example of the districts with the highest classroom spending, there would be about $21 million more available for teaching the state’s schoolchildren, according to a report released today by the lieutenant governor. The review uses...

Hold Students Back? Hold On.

September 6th, 2012

Author: Brian Yin

A recent opinion in The News Journal caught my eye, talking about the virtues of holding students back early on (in the 3rd grade) and opining that this will ultimately make them more successful in school. As a former 2nd grade teacher, my natural instinct in discussing this issue is to approach with caution. I agree with the article that social...

September 5, 2012

September 5th, 2012

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Local News The News Journal State representative and educator signs on as headmaster at Odyssey Charter The Odyssey Charter School, known for its curriculum focused on math and Greek language, has announced the appointment of a new headmaster, Nick Manolakos. Manolakos has worked in public education for 34 years, most recently as academic dean for...

Be a Part of Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Education

September 4th, 2012

Author: C.R. McLeod

This blog post was originally published on Town Square Delaware. As a new school year gets underway, it is a great time to highlight the work being done to help children reach their potential. You can be a part of helping to recognize individuals who are making positive contributions throughout our state! iEducate Delaware is an initiative of...