Delaware's school choice application window closes Jan. 10.

School choice window closes next week 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Parents have eight days to submit applications if they wish to send their children to a school outside of their residential district or assigned school. Delaware is one of the 13 states in the country that allows families to apply for their children to attend any public school – district or charter – rather than sending them to the neighborhood …

Delaware's school choice application window for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open.

School choice application window now open; closes Jan. 10

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Today – Monday, Nov. 6 – is the first day Delaware’s school choice window opens, allowing parents to file applications to send their children to a school outside of their neighborhood. “Every child learns differently, which is why Delaware being a ‘school choice’ state is so important,” said Kendall Massett, executive director of the Delaware Charter Schools Network. “This week, …

Caravel softball your 2023 diaa softball state champs photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Here is a look at spring’s high school state champions

Staff WriterSports

  The seasons seem long, but the playoffs and championship games always seem to fly by in spring. Here’s a look at the games that were wedged among graduations, year-end recitals and concerts, senior nights, final exams, proms and so much more. Softball Caravel scores late to win DIAA softball title What started out as a pitcher’s duel ended up …

2022-23 Delaware Board of Education student representative, Nathan Cho.

Meet new student rep on state Board of Education

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Columbia University hopeful Nathan Cho is not going to miss his shot. He’s been eyeing a spot on the Delaware Board of Education for years and now  Gov. John Carney has appointed the Conrad Schools of Science senior to the board. His first meeting was last week. Cho said he hopes to emphasize college readiness, especially for immigrant and first-generation …

DelDOT Bridge Contest

Conrad Schools, Sanford Middle win DelDOT bridge building contest

Staff WriterEducation, Headlines

Conrad Schools of Science and Sanford Middle School have won the Delaware Department of Transportation’s third annual Delaware Bridge Design Competition. The hands-on engineering competition is aimed at engaging students interested in the math, science, and engineering fields.  The program is designed to encourage middle school and high school students to address real-world problems and inspire them to consider careers …