July 31, 2017
Delaware News
The News Journal
Delaware student test results confirm plight of low-income students
Repetition may be a core element of education, but in the case of Wilmington, where state test scores are once again among some of the lowest in the state, the lesson is clear: Low-income students are still being left behind.
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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...