In a tradition that dates nearly 40 years, the secretary of education at the Delaware Department of Education has published a list of Secretary Scholars. This year, Secretary of Education Mark Holodick honored 89 high school seniors across the state with the award. In a press release, he called the students the kind of leaders the state needs …
Melissa Tracyâs passion for service and dedication to ensuring success for younger generations is part of the reason she was one of 10 charter school teachers in America to win the 2022 Changemaker Award. The award, presented by The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, is given to individuals who positively influence their charter school, bring innovation and creativity to …
A fiery discussion in the state House of Representatives Education Committee about a bill that would prevent schools from being told about students involved in certain crimes away from campus ended Wednesday with the bill being tabled. The sponsor of House Bill 396, Rep. Dorsey Walker, D-Wilmington, told the committee that the bill was designed to prevent double punishment. The …
Five school districts had huge increases in voter turnout in Tuesdayâs school board elections, with some doubling or tripling their vote count from last yearâs election. At the same time, seven districts with contested races actually saw a decrease in voter participation since last year. Many observers hoped to see the statewide forums and increased interest in whatâs happening …
Howard T. Ennis school will be home to the Bryan Allen Stevenson School for Excellence in fall 2023. After a few organizational hiccups, a new Sussex County charter school will be opening its doors in fall 2023. The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence, first proposed in 2017, received state approval on May 5, and itâs already garnered a …
The preliminary results for the 2022 Delaware school board elections are in, and here are the winners: Capital â Felecia Duggins Caesar Rodney â David Failing Smyrna â Chris Scuse, Jonathan Snow Milford â Matt Bucher Lake Forest â Betty Wyatt Appoquinimink â Nichelle Dewitt Colonial â Christine Smith (District B); Keenan Dorsey (District E) Laurel â Linda Hitchens Seaford …
A hint of salt, a dash of pepper and a big spoonful of victory and cash for Caesar Rodney High Schoolâs culinary team, who bested 80 other teams throughout the country at the National ProStart Student Invitational in Washington, D.C. Each chef earned a $7,000 college scholarship. Teams had to make a three-course meal, and 60 judges scored them based …
The 2019 Stamp Out Hunger drive. Photo courtesy of Food Bank of Delaware. Delawareans can help those in need on Saturday, May 14 simply by leaving food at their mailbox post as part of the âStamp Out Hungerâ community food drive organized by The Food Bank of Delaware and Delawareâs National Association of Letter Carriers. Donors just have to place …
Red Clay candidates have placed their campaign signs around North Star Elementary School in Hockessin. (Jarek Rutz/Delaware LIVE News) Itâs election day in Delaware. On the ballot: 38 candidates throughout the state in what has turned out to be one of the most divisive and partisan school board elections in memory. Patriots for Delaware sent out an email at 2 …
Photo/Pixabay In response to recent cases of sexual misconduct by faculty and staff in Delaware schools, state lawmakers filed three bills Monday to keep students safe from sexual predators. A virtual press conference was held Monday where several legislators, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and representatives from the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children spoke about the need for …
