A Hindu activist last week praised Brandywine School District as the first in Delaware to close so students could celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. Students will be off, but only because that is a day the district designated for parent-teacher conferences. Staff members will be working. In 2023, Diwali falls on a Sunday. But the system has not …
Two Appoquinimink teachers inch closer to Grammy
Two Delaware music teachers have a shot at doing something that Queen, Jimi Hendrix and Tupac Shakur never did in their illustrious careers: win a Grammy award. Appoquinimink School Districtâs Ryan Moseley and John Gordon have been named as quarterfinalists for the 2023 Music Educator Award, which is given by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. The pool of …
Bill to ban colleges asking about criminal history sparks debate
A bill that would prohibit higher education institutions from asking about an applicantâs criminal history is headed to the Delaware House. It drew a lot of comment during a hearing Wednesday in the Senate Education Committee and ultimately passed with one yay and three on its merits. It was approved Thursday by the Senate, sending it to the …
Districts may get financial relief for minor school capital projects
Poorer Delaware school districts could soon see a drop in their financial burdens for minor school capital projects. Senate Bill 293, which would change the funding formula used by the state, passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. It will now head to the House Education Committee for a hearing. The bill addresses the responsibility of school districts to match state-appropriated minor …
5 districts see hefty increase in voter turnout for school board electionÂ
Five school districts had huge increases in voter turnout in Tuesdayâs school board elections, with some doubling or tripling their vote count from last yearâs election. At the same time, seven districts with contested races actually saw a decrease in voter participation since last year. Many observers hoped to see the statewide forums and increased interest in whatâs happening in …
Sallies weathers strong second half by Caravel to win its first game of season
After their first four possessions resulted in turnovers, Caravel scored the first points of the game at the 5:30 mark of the 1st quarter. Both started the game in a zone press which appeared to cause problems for the young Buccaneer team who despite the turnovers, held a 7-2 lead at the two minute mark of the first quarter. …
Nicola Pizza preliminary site plan approved for move to Lewes
Nicola Pizza’s site plan includes a two-story restaurant, a deck and 144 parking places on its 1.86-acre lot.