Education

Bill to strengthen teacher preparation heads to Governor Markell’s desk

Aspiring teachers in Delaware could soon have more hoops to jump through to get into the profession. House lawmakers approved a measure on Thursday that would establish stricter college entry and graduation requirements for would-be educators. ...More

Bill streamlining Delaware’s school choice program poised to become law

A bill streamlining the state’s school choice program met little resistance in its quick trip through the General Assembly. Senators wasted little time in unanimously passing the measure Tuesday, only asking for a few clarifications. ...More

Indian River school district adding school security personnel

Indian River School District is posting security officers at all of its schools by the start of next school year. The district’s school board voted last week to hire 14 safety personnel to patrol the buildings and grounds of its 15 schools. ...More

Referendum approved in Appoquinimink School District

Residents in Appoquinimink school district approved the second attempt at a referendum seeking more funds for district’s operating budget. Voters said “yes” to a property tax increase by a margin of just over 16 hundred votes. ...More

Delaware charters celebrate National Charter Schools Week

Hundreds of charter school officials, parents and students gathered on Legislative Mall Thursday to celebrate National Charter Schools Week. ...More

Appoquinimink residents vote on second chance referendum

Polls are open in the Appoquinimink school district today as residents decide the fate of a second referendum seeking more funds for operating costs. ...More

Competition tests Delaware’s top automotive students

A national competition showcasing STEM education in the automotive sector came to Dover international Speedway Wednesday. 16 of state’s top automotive tech students from 8 high schools competed in the 29th Annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition at the Monster Mile. ...More

No tuition increase for students at Delaware State University

Delaware State University is holding the line on student costs. DSU officials announced Monday the school will not raise tuition or housing and student fees for 2013-2014 school year. ...More

Proposed task force would look at starting school year in September

A Delaware lawmaker wants to look at moving the start of the school year back after Labor Day weekend. Senator Gerald Hocker (R–Ocean View) is proposing a task force examine the impact that starting the school calendar after the unofficial end of the summer season could have on Delaware’s economy. ...More

What the Districts Seek

After watching their referendums fail at the ballot box in February, Colonial and Appoquinimink school districts are trying again this spring to convince residents to give them additional funds foe their operating budgets. Here's look at what the districts are asking for in their revised referendums. ...More