Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site
93 honored as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
The head of Delawareâs Department of Education has named his 93 scholars for 2024. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick selected the students based on their continued academic achievement and involvement in the community. âThis represents one of the highest academic achievements a student can earn in a Delaware public school,â Holodick said at a dinner in Dover honoring the students …
Alliance for Hospitality, Equity and Diversity Campus Takeover at DSU
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State Honors Top High School Seniors as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has recognized 93Â public school students from the Class of 2024 as Secretary of Education Scholars. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site
Military students could get priority in school choice
Military families in Delaware could receive a scholastic perk in the world of school choice with a new bill that unanimously was voted for in the House Education Committee Wednesday afternoon. House Bill 354, sponsored by Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha, D-Wilmington, gives the dependent children of active military members, full-time Delaware National Guard members, and active duty members of a reserve …
First State Educate details problems, solutions to education
An organization aiming to reform education in Delaware hosted an informative webinar Wednesday that painted a picture of a poor return on investment, the importance of a successful education system, the need to engage with legislators and more. First State Educateâs chief strategy and operating officer Julia Keleher hosted the virtual meeting, which also tried to get the sense of …
New Milford school gets its name: Milford Middle School
After a few months of consideration with plenty of public input, the Milford School District Board of Education finalized a name Monday night for its new middle school. The new Milford middle school, a key component of Milford School Districtâs strategic plan to accommodate rapid enrollment growth, will be called “Milford Middle School.” Opening in fall 2025, the building had …
School board voter guides include nomineesâ positions, more
With this yearâs school board elections less than a month away, several organizations have once again published voter guides to help those participating make an informed decision on the ballot. This yearâs election is rather light â with just 19 candidates campaigning across eight races. RELATED: 19 to compete for 8 seats in May 14 school board elections The guides …
Appo VP: ‘Ugly cuts,â 45 kids in class if referendum failsÂ
NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect correct taxes on assessed homes. The vice president of Appoquinimink School Districtâs Board of Education warned the community that disaster will ensue if the district’s second attempt at a referendum fails this month. âWe have to cut 91 positions. That’s about 5% of our staff,â said Vice President Richard Forsten, who …
William Penn, Del Tech launch pathway to expand nursing pipeline
A newly-funded career pathway partnership between a state college and a high school aims to tackle the national nursing shortage while giving students college credits to advance into a career in health care. Delaware Technical Community College and William Penn High School in the Colonial School District announced Monday the launch of the Patient Care Technician/Nursing Pathway Program. The partnership …