Tag: state legislature

June 4, 2013

Policy and Practice, Student-Centered Learning

June 4th, 2013

Local News The News Journal School district paraprofessionals fight for their jobs Paraprofessionals in the Brandywine School District facing layoffs at the end of the year pleaded for their jobs during a school board meeting Monday night in another chapter of the statewide drama over education budget cuts. “These positions are very important to...

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Vote Tuesday in School Board Elections

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May 13th, 2013

This guest blog post was written by State Representative Kimberly Williams.  On May 14th, Delawareans have the opportunity to go to the polls and select school board members in their district.  The role of a school board member is extremely important, as they will oversee significant budgets, manage district leadership and establish policies...

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Education on Upcoming Agenda for State Legislators

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March 18th, 2013

On March 14th, Representative Darryl Scott introduced House Bill 46 to encourage the creation of gifted and talented programs in schools statewide through start-up grants.  Representative Scott sponsored a resolution to create a Gifted and Talented Student Task Force in June 2012, and this bill is built upon the work of that task force. ...

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