A group of nearly 200 people want to ban uniforms in the Milford School District, saying they are an unnecessary and burdensome expense. Thereâs one catch: The system doesnât have uniforms. It does, however, have a dress code that specifically describes what children are and are not allowed to wear. âNow is the time to band together and sign the …
The first new school in Wilmington in 50 years is expected to officially receive its highly anticipated naming in September. The board announced Tuesday that the naming committeeâs final recommendation for what is now known as Bancroft School is Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy, in honor of a former Bancroft principal. On Sept. 12, Christinaâs school board will officially vote on …
Christina School Districtâs board on Tuesday became the first to vote to extend the planning period for the Wilmington Learning Collaborative. Planning was supposed to have ended with the 2022-23 school year, but because it took a longer time than expected for the 15-person governing council to form, find an executive director and get school assessments moving, the board asked …
If you are a parent of a school-aged child and worried about your child’s test results, make an appointment with your principal to discuss them. Don’t contact the child’s teacher or school counselor, said Theresa Bennett, director of the Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Assessment. “Each school is different in how they handle you know parent concerns,” she said. “Sometimes …
There was little cheering news Tuesday when Delaware released its 2023 state assessment results. The numbers are still grim, with the majority of students across the board failing to reach proficiency in math and reading. âI canât imagine anyone looking at these test results and saying they are good enough,â said Julia Keleher, the new executive director of First State …
Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year show students continue to need extra supports as the state prioritizes recovery efforts and resources to ensure that all students continue to accelerate and achieve. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site
This fall, many Delaware schools will launch a new School Safety and Wellness Suite that incorporates a comprehensive approach to alert administrators of serious situations while providing students with the necessary tools and resources to prevent or deter a situation from escalating. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site
Video games are no longer just a source of entertainment, but a multibillion dollar industry that is becoming increasingly ingrained in schools with some students clamoring to pursue a career in the field. âAlmost everyone in the world is connected to a video game somehow, on their mobile phone or on their console,â said Chris Ruffini, esports manager at Saint …
Most of the 19 school districts in the First State kick off their academic year the week of August 28, and thereâs several ways families can ensure their children have a smooth transition back to the classroom. âParents should slowly start to wean their kids back to go to bed earlier so they wake up early,â said Bridget Amory, superintendent …
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