September 1, 2017
Delaware News
Coastal Point
IRSD talks budget, school numbers, FFA
With some of its schools completely over their enrollment capacity, the Indian River School District is trying to nail down a system for school choice. On Aug. 28, for the first time in months, the Board of Education approved a number of school-choice recommendations, after only a...
August 31, 2017
Delaware News
Coastal Point
IRSD citizens group debates the issues, reviews new budget
The Indian River School District has found some new eyes to look at the budget, and they’ve got some ideas. The Citizens Budget Oversight Committee convened on Aug. 21 for their first look at the IRSD’s proposed $151 million preliminary budget for the 2018...
August 30, 2017
Delaware News
Department of Education
New Delaware Certificate of Multiliteracy recognizes advanced language skills
Delaware has developed a new Certificate of Multiliteracy to honor and recognize students with high levels of language proficiency in addition to English, Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced today. The certificate...
New Data about Delaware’s Earliest Learners Reveal Need and Opportunity
In Delaware, we’ve known for years the importance of getting off to a great start. By the time a child celebrates his or her fifth birthday, nearly 90 percent of intellect, personality, and social skills are already developed. And when children arrive to kindergarten ready to learn, their chances to thrive in school...