NEWARK — No doubt, Smyrna got contributions from all six positions on the floor during the DIAA championship match on Thursday night at the Bob Carpenter Center. But the big three — Anna Richardson, Elise Carter and Eliza Schneider — were just too much for Ursuline as the Eagles captured their first state title with a decisive 3-1 win. This …
The State Board of Education voted in its monthly meeting Thursday night on Social Studies Student Assessment Performance Levels. These are also referred to as “cut scores.” Achievement levels Students can land in one of four achievement levels on the standardized tests. Level 1: Students show minimum understanding and evidence of an inability to apply the fundamental skills and knowledge …
A Facebook post asking for help with supplies for Home of the Brave in Milford has given the Veterans transitional residence some relief, but officials there hope for more to restock their cabinets and get them through the holidays and into 2024. The post on Delaware Free Stuff (Angels Among Us) asked for everyday housekeeping supplies, food items and side …
It is unclear whether Bradley Layfield, the principal at Sussex Central High School, still has a job. Layfield is among those sued by a former student who claims the district officials circulated a photo of her exposed breast to other staff with a picture of Janet Jackson superimposed on her face. His position was expected to be discussed Wednesday night …
Delaware State University is partnering with United Airlines to create professional opportunities for the school’s 157 Aviation students. The agreement was signed Thursday, making DSU part of United Aviate – a pilot career development program. “Under Lt. Col. Michael Hales’ leadership, our Aviation program has grown threefold and is not just the largest in the HBCU Community, but the high …
Tutoring often is misunderstood as someone helping a student with their homework. It’s much more than that, said Dorrell Green, superintendent of Red Clay Consolidated School District. Effective tutoring involves concentrated instruction, hiring reading specialists and coaches and spending time in and out of the classroom to improve. Red Clay’s Lewis Elementary School has been experimenting with high-dosage tutoring techniques …
Winterthur has moved its Enchanted Woods indoors this season – as a delightfully detailed miniature form in gingerbread – for Yuletide at Winterthur. The 150-pound creation features gingerbread, chocolate, fondant and icing. That’s all edible. On this day of Christmas: Holiday events to mark on your calendar The construction sits on a hardwood platform, edged with red ribbon, with styrofoam …
When Heirloom opened in 2015, some wondered if Lewes could support a fine-dining, farm-to-table concept. The town rolls up the streets by 10 p.m., even in summer, and Rehoboth Beach had claimed culinary bragging rights. Not only did Heirloom prove them wrong, but Meghan Lee’s restaurant remains fresh and inventive. Clearly, customers haven’t suffered from a seven-year itch. Indeed, although …
Here are some memorable events to celebrates Christmas in Delaware. These events run only a day or two. There’s a separate list of events that run more often. Camden-Wyoming Christmas Parade. 6 p.m. Dec. 9, starting at Caesar Rodney High School. Organized by the two towns. Caroling on the Cirle and the Georgetown Christmas Parade. Caroling at 6 p.m. Dec. …
REHOBOTH BEACH – Turkey dinner and pumpkin pie aren’t the only Thanksgiving traditions for Sue Hall of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Once the holiday dishes have been washed, she and four female relatives will make their annual pilgrimage to Delaware’s shopping mecca, the Tanger outlets at Rehoboth Beach. They will be among the hundreds to descend on the beaches with a singular …
