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July 31, 2017

July 31st, 2017

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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. How well would you do...

July 28, 2017

July 28th, 2017

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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

July 27th, 2017

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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

July 26th, 2017

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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...