July 21, 2017
Delaware News
Cape Gazette
Cape increases school tax rate
The Cape Henlopen school board approved a 27-cent increase in the tax rate July 13, primarily to cover increasing costs for special education for six district students. “This is hitting every district, not just us. We're playing catch up since our tax rate is too low to support the...
July 20, 2017
Delaware News
Department of Education
Survey gives educators voice on workplace strengths, needs
School leadership is the working condition that most affects a teacher’s willingness to stay working in their school, according to the more than 4,000 Delaware educators who responded to the 2017 TELL (Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning)...
July 19, 2017
Delaware News
Department of Education
Governor Carney Directs DOE to Create Regulation, Model Policy to Prevent Discrimination in Schools
Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that he has directed the Delaware Department of Education to develop specific guidelines – by regulation – for school districts and charter schools to use in...
July 18, 2017
Delaware News
Delaware Public Media
State Police backpack drive underway
While school may be the furthest thing from a kids mind during summer vacation, Delaware State Police are starting to take in donated supplies for students in need starting now. "Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack" is in its third year, with state police collecting all...