July 28, 2017
Delaware News
Coastal Point
School board wants consistent rules for school choice
Kevin Patterson’s third-grade daughter has found success in the Indian River School District, and he looked forward to sending his son to kindergarten this fall. But, living outside the district, the boy isn’t guaranteed a spot, and the school has recommended...
July 27, 2017
Delaware News
Cape Gazette
Grants available to promote financial literacy education
For the seventh consecutive year, grant funds for Delaware schools and nonprofits to promote financial literacy across the state are now available through the state's Financial Literacy Education Fund. "Delaware continues to lead the way in making financial...
July 26, 2017
Delaware News
Delaware Public Media
Education advocates worry about state, federal ESSA accountability
Delaware submitted its updated Every Student Succeeds Act plan to the federal government last month. But concerns remain among some First State education advocates. Those worries center on the plan’s implementation at both the state and...
July 25, 2017
Delaware News
Cape Gazette
School resource officers learn to handle student issues
It may sound like an easy Monday through Friday job, but a local school resource officer says the job is far from that. “It's an extremely rewarding job, and I'm a huge advocate of it,” said Georgetown Police Detective Joseph Melvin, who has worked as a school...