Friends’ first graders create classroom jobs they apply for, get paid for

Betsy PriceEducation, Headlines, Milford-live

  Sia Willie’s first grade class at Wilmington Friends has nine students. And 15 paid classroom jobs. Those jobs were not assigned or created by Willie, but brainstormed last week by class members who created the jobs they thought the group needed. The students also created job descriptions and applications, and then evaluated the applications and decided who would be …

As COVID case rates slow a bit, state outlines 4-prong plan to help students catch up

Betsy PriceEducation, Government & Politics, Headlines, Health

    The Delaware Department of Education has a four-prong plan to help kids catch up in school, Education Secretary Susan Bunting said Wednesday night during a COVID-19 Town Hall. ā€œWe do admit that there has been a disruption to our learning year. Our task as dedicated educators is to make sure weā€™re filling in for some of that lost …

Bill to ban gun magazines of more than 17 rounds passes House committee

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines, Police & Fire

  A bill that would ban gun magazines of more than 17 rounds passed the Delaware House Judiciary Committee Tuesday afternoon. A companion bill, which would require a permit and gun training before being allowed to buy a gun, will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee May 11 at noon. The Tuesday vote followed three-and-one-half hours of discussion. The …