March 13, 2017
Delaware News
Delaware Public Media
Delaware's new Dept. of Education under Susan Bunting
Throughout his campaign last year - and here at the start of his term in office - Gov. John Carney emphasized the state’s Department of Education would look much different under his watch. He's promised a shift from its regulatory role to a support role...
March 10, 2017
Delaware News
The News Journal
Christina Montessori program threatened by low enrollment
A specialized program offered by Christina School District but used by families across New Castle County stands to be the first "public Montessori school failure" if administrators can't find a way to raise enrollment. It's a heavy blow to both parents and...
Legislative Hall Pass: Compulsory Education Bills Aim to Curb Dropouts
Discouraging drop-outs is a hot topic in Delaware this year, and one way that policymakers are seeking to accomplish this is by amending the state’s compulsory education law—the law that defines the age range in which a student is required to attend school or some other equivalent education program.
Currently in Delaware, children...
March 9, 2017
Delaware News
Newsworks
Task force: To bridge achievement gap, Delaware needs more after-school programs
Delaware is sorely deficient in affordable after-school and summer learning programs, a problem that disproportionally affects the scholastic performance of children from low-income families. That's the conclusion of a group of mostly...