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March 30, 2017

March 30th, 2017

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Delaware News Delaware Department of Education Annual College Success Report: Too many still need remediation Of Delaware public high school graduates entering an in-state college or university, 41 percent will begin their post-secondary education behind their peers, according to the state’s 2017 College Success Report released today. The...

March 29, 2017

March 29th, 2017

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Delaware News The News Journal Delaware bill pushes changes to charter school rules Lawmakers are considering changes to charter school enrollment preferences and the school choice process. It is an issue that previously has been fraught with emotional debate between supporters of charters and traditional schools, but the two sides are trying to...

March 28, 2017

March 28th, 2017

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Delaware News The News Journal Preparing our youth for the future Opinion by Susan Bunting, Delaware Secretary of Education How can we help prepare young people for their future? Without a crystal ball, it’s hard to say exactly, but we can make a few educated guesses. One fact experts share is that more and more jobs will require either a...

March 27, 2017

March 27th, 2017

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Delaware News The News Journal New data: Delaware dropout, graduation rates improve More students than ever are not only staying in school but graduating, the state Education Department announced Thursday. Both graduation and dropout rates at Delaware public schools continue to improve, though of course, Secretary of Education Susan Bunting said...