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10 Education Stories to Watch in 2017

January 18th, 2017

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Every new year brings with it a sense of transition and opportunity—a chance for a fresh start or reinvention. But even by typical standards, 2017 could be very interesting for the world of public education. Major change is in the air—from the change in the White House, to new local leaders, to policy issues that could send ripples throughout...

January 17, 2017

January 17th, 2017

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Delaware News Delaware 105.9 Number of DE students earning college credit in H.S. increases The number of students taking dual enrollment courses was up this fall, compared to the previous year. 44-percent more students participated in dual enrollment courses, meaning more students now have the opportunity to earn college credits while in high...

Looking Back at Major Education Milestones

January 13th, 2017

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The only constant in the world of public education policy is change. Since 1990, Delaware has undergone a raft of efforts aimed at improving our schools. From programs to coalitions to reports to assessments, we look back at some of the major educational milestones from the past 20...

January 13, 2017

January 13th, 2017

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Delaware News Cape Gazette Averting a crisis at Delaware Tech necessary Commentary by Brian DiSabatino at Cape Gazette As the General Assembly gathers this year, they have a lot of thinking to do. They must decide, by voting with dollars, where their priorities lie. Their investments should be wise and beneficial to our collective futures. And...