Dr. Edward Ryans, left, and Dr. Laura Burgos, are the two WLC executive director finalists.

Learning Collab picks 2 finalists for executive director

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Wilmington Learning Collaborative has narrowed the search for an executive director to two finalists after months of appealing for applications and then sifting through more than 100 candidates. Dr. Laura Burgos and Dr. Edward Ryans are the finalists for the job, said council member Alethea Smith-Tucker during the Thursday night meeting of the collaborative’s governing council meeting.  The Wilmington …

Districts and charters have spent different amounts of COVID-19 relief money.

Here’s how much COVID money districts, charters have spent

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Districts and charters have until Sept. 30, 2024 to spend more than half a billion dollars that was provided for COVID-19 pandemic relief. Delaware received $637,239,246 in the $122 billion federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, or ESSER Funds. Distributed in three separate rounds, ESSER Funds  which were allocated across three separate rounds and part of the American …

A proposed bill would task schools with teaching financial literacy.

State Rep: We must teach financial literacy in school

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A Republican legislature has made it his mission to educate Delaware’s youth on finances.  Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Millsboro, has proposed a bill that would require public schools to teach financial literacy, which is essentially how to make smart decisions about money. “I’ve kind of taken this on as a badge of honor,” he said. Hilovsky said he has noticed his …

The project at Tatnall has a budget of $977,000. (Jarek Rutz/Delaware LIVE News)

Tatnall School breaks ground on $1M modern library

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Tatnall School in Wilmington is transforming its library this summer to include STEM technology, 3D printers, robotics, a new media bar and more. “The library was incredibly underutilized as stacks of books,” said Patrick Manahan, director of advancement for Tatnall. “The resource books which had long been a hallmark of the library space were all moving online.” School and …

Delaware Tech Softball Competes in Third Straight Division II World Series

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For the third year in a row, Delaware Technical Community College’s softball team competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Softball World Series. Delaware Tech qualified after once again winning the NJCAA Region 19 and Northeast District championships. “This is going to go down as a special group,” Head Coach Guy Wilkins said. “They’ve… Betsy PriceBetsy …

Delaware Tech Softball Competes in Third Straight Division II World Series

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For the third year in a row, Delaware Technical Community College’s softball team competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Softball World Series. Delaware Tech qualified after once again winning the NJCAA Region 19 and Northeast District championships. “This is going to go down as a special group,” Head Coach Guy Wilkins said. “They’ve… Betsy PriceBetsy …

Police are conducting a criminal investigation at Sussex Central High School.

State police: Criminal investigation at Sussex Central High

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Some new details are coming to light about Indian River School District’s decision to place multiple staff members from Sussex Central High School on administrative leave last week. The Delaware State Police are conducting a criminal investigation into the situation. “We have received numerous inquiries regarding an investigation at Sussex Central High School,” said Leonard DeMalto, public information officer for …

Reading specialist Dina P. Evans with the Little Free Library at Maple Lane Elementary, and creators Jalen Caesar and David Ennis. (Brandywine School District)

Brandywine students design, make Little Free Libraries

Ken MammarellaEducation, Headlines

Students in the Brandywine School District’s elementaries are getting easier access to wholesome books – and some extra school spirit – with new Little Free Libraries adorned with school mascots. The project also generated real-world experience for the high school engineering and design students who designed and built them – plus some bonding time with their young clients. “I really …

Delaware Tech Baseball Finishes 2023 Season Competing in the District Tournament

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Delaware Technical Community College’s baseball team finished the 2023 season qualifying for and competing in the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) East District Division II Baseball Championship Tournament. This year’s team finished 33-21 and placed runner-up in the NJCAA Region 19 Division II Baseball Championship Tournament, which allowed Delaware Tech to… Betsy PriceBetsy Price is a Wilmington freelance …

Delaware Tech Baseball Finishes 2023 Season Competing in the District Tournament

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Delaware Technical Community College’s baseball team finished the 2023 season qualifying for and competing in the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) East District Division II Baseball Championship Tournament. This year’s team finished 33-21 and placed runner-up in the NJCAA Region 19 Division II Baseball Championship Tournament, which allowed Delaware Tech to… Betsy PriceBetsy Price is a Wilmington freelance …