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February 17, 2017

February 17th, 2017

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Delaware News The News Journal Black history panel held at Stanton Middle School More than 80 students will come together to celebrate the legacy, culture, and history of African-Americans during a Black History Month panel and breakfast at Stanton Middle School, 1800 Limestone Road, Wilmington, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 24. Serviam celebrates...

February 16, 2017

February 16th, 2017

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Delaware News Delaware 105.9 IRSD residents are warming up to the idea of passing expense referendum Residents in the Indian River School District are beginning to warm up to the idea of passing the district's current expense referendum. District officials made their case Wednesday evening at Lord Baltimore Elementary, as to why residents should...

Introducing the Legislative Hall Pass: Crunching the Numbers on Delaware’s Education Budget

February 15th, 2017

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  With elections far off in the rearview mirror, inaugurations wrapped, and cabinet members trickling their way into position, the real work is set to begin in earnest for elected officials, and especially the 149th Delaware General Assembly. Looming over the new session is yet another tough budgetary situation: Projections show that...

A Wholehearted Approach to Learning

February 15th, 2017

Author: Paul Herdman

A few years ago, my fellow members of the Vision Coalition and I began reaching out to Delawareans. We wanted to hear what they thought a well-educated young person would need to know and be able to do in the year 2025. What we heard from more than 4,000 people was not surprising. People told us that better academics and improved test scores are...