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Here are the nominees for Delaware Teacher of the Year

The premier teacher in the First State will be named next month.  On Oct. 15, the state will announce the


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DSU celebrates Agilent partnership for STEM students

Delaware State University is hosting a celebration Thursday to highlight the third year of a partnership that’s given the school


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Jarek Rutz posted at 1:12 pm

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Mobile Holocaust museum comes to Delaware Jan. 2025

A mobile museum dedicated to teaching the history and horrors of the Holocaust is coming to Delaware.  Americans and the


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EastSide students met with crowd of cheers for 1st day

One of the songs blasting on the speakers to bring the energy to EastSide Charter School’s students as they embark


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WilmU New Castle closes Wednesday due to water main break

A water main break has forced Wilmington University‘s New Castle Campus to close all of Wednesday. The New Castle Campus,


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School climate group stresses engagement, funding

As Delaware students head back to school, a state task force dedicated to keeping their environment positive had a major


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Pritchett Academy opening rocks Wilmington with celebration

Hundreds of Wilmingtonians screamed the last name of a local legend in a “call and response” rhythm on the corner


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Bryan Allen Stevenson School, third charter in Sussex, opens

The state’s 24th charter school celebrated the upcoming Sept. 3 with a ceremony Thursday morning. The Bryan Allen Stevenson School


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Jarek Rutz posted at 2:27 pm

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WilmU adds Spanish immersion business course

Wilmington University continues to grow its bilingual curricula with the addition of a business class taught through a Spanish immersion


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Jarek Rutz posted at 2:49 pm

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State board’s new student rep. focus on STEM, mental health 

Caesar Rodney High School senior Sage Sawhney has always had a passion for service and promoting student well-being, and he


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Jarek Rutz posted at 2:26 pm

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WLC summer program yields reading growth in 4 schools

A coalition of city of Wilmington elementary schools can tout growth in reading over the summer.  In the Wilmington Learning


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Jarek Rutz posted at 11:28 am

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Indian River latest district to buy weapon detectors 

Indian River School District is the latest in Delaware to invest thousands – almost $50,000 for itself – in equipment


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Pritchett Academy, 1st city school in 50 years, opens Friday

The first new school in the city of Wilmington in five decades is opening Friday. The $84 million Bancroft School…

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Lawyer for Christina’s Shelton says board violating rights

Dan Shelton, the ousted superintendent of the Christina School District – which has a divided and chaotic board – has…

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Private tutoring: high demand; can raise scores, confidence

With the funds that Delaware schools received for tutoring during the pandemic running out, many parents are sending their children…

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Ed. group, legislators share tips, importance of public comment

In their latest edition of an informative and interactive webinar series, First State Educate gave the inside scoop about all…

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FSE launches $10K grant program for board members

First State Educate, a state educational advocacy organization, has launched a mini grant program that will distribute a total of…

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State test scores show 33% proficiency in math, 40% ELA

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Delaware’s state-wide test scores from the 2023-2024 school year were released…

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Boys & Girls Club caps UpNext pilot year with networking event

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware held a networking seminar earlier this month to showcase the participants of a…

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NCCVT celebrates $10.5 million energy initiative

The superintendent of a school district believes a new energy initiative, funded by more than $10 million, will benefit not…

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Christina board has heated meeting again, votes for superintendent

  At its first regular meeting since its 7-hour one in July that ended in the nonrenewal of Superintendent Dan…

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DSU students win 3 of 9 HBCU tourism/hospitality scholarships

Three students from Delaware State University have been awarded $8,000 scholarships to support their pursuit of a degree in tourism…

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State unveils artificial intelligence guidance for schools 

With artificial intelligence seemingly affecting every field, the Department of Education has released a guide for how to navigate that…

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UD launches 10-day research cruise to study ocean’s micro layer 

A University of Delaware research cruise that was initially supposed to take off in 2022 and was delayed several times…

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    Walgreens in Trolley Square closing

    Another drugstore is closing, and this time it’s the Walgreens in Trolley Square. Citing a recent post on Nextdoor.com that
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    5 schools win Sapphire Award for counseling success

    In the age of prioritizing mental health, especially in schools and among the youth, five schools in the First State
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    State Police Arrest Middletown Teen for Bringing Loaded Firearm to School

    Delaware State Police arrested a 14-year-old student at William Penn High School in New Castle yesterday after the student was
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    UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Teen

    The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Aiden Clark. He has
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    DSU ranks in top 3 of public HBCUs for 5th straight year

    What seems to be an annual lock now, Delaware State University has ranked as a top three Historically Black College
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    DSU retains #3 Public, #9 Overall in USNWR HBCU rankings.

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    Pedestrian/bicyclist pathway sought under Concord Pike

    A pathway under Concord Pike for pedestrians and bicyclists is being considered as a way to break through the barrier
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    Attempted Robbery In Pitts Center Parking Lot

    Incident Number:  50-24-35467 Date/Time: Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 2:17 p.m. Location: Gravel Lot
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    Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Teen

    Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-35491 Date:  Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 6:49 p.m. Location: Dover High School, 1 Dover High
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