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August 21, 2012

August 21st, 2012

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Local News The News Journal Markell, Murphy greet elementary pupils While most of Delaware’s public school students and educators return to the classroom next week, the students at Maple Lane Elementary in Claymont have been back at it for nearly three weeks. WDEL Colonial S.D. holds referendum info meeting Colonial school officials say the...

August 20, 2012

August 20th, 2012

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Local News DFM News Charter school review working group prepares to get to work Gov. Markell has named a 24-member working group to review “the current landscape for charter schools” and recommend improvements “for the benefit of our students and our school system,” Rebecca Taber, the governor’s education policy advisor, said this week...

August 17, 2012

August 17th, 2012

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Local News The News Journal Pencader in compliance After a tumultuous year at Pencader Charter Business and Finance High School, a state education administrator said Thursday that the institution is in compliance with all applicable regulations and ready for students to return next month. However, Cruce also said the Department of Education is...

August 16, 2012

August 16th, 2012

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National News Education Week Consortia provide preview of common assessments   As teachers begin shaping lessons for the common core standards, many are wondering how to prepare their students for tests that won't be ready for at least two years. But sample items being drafted for those exams offer early ideas of what lies ahead. Experts suggest...