Delaware recovered from learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic at one of the worst rates in the entire country. A new report from the Education Recovery Scorecard, compiled by researchers from Harvard and Stanford universities, sheds light on how students in Delaware and across the nation are faring in their recovery from the learning disruptions caused by the pandemic. …
2024 data from whatâs referred to as the âNationâs Report Cardâ was released Wednesday, and while thereâs still critical underperformance, Delawareâs making slight improvement in test scores and proficiency rates. Delaware is nine points below the national average for scores in eighth-grade math and seven points below in eighth-grade reading. Fourth-grade math scores were four points less than the national …
Parents have until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday to submit applications for their child to attend a school outside their residential district for the 2025-2026 academic year. If history holds true, the state is likely to see about 25,000 applications from parents wanting to switch this year. âDelaware is unique, but it’s more about understanding that our children are unique,â said Kendall …
Delaware must decide to remodel its current house or build a completely new house. Thatâs the analogy used to describe needed changes to how the state funds its public schools by Michael Griffith, senior researcher and policy analyst at the Learning Policy Institute. He repeatedly used this mantra Thursday during the first formal meeting of the Public Education Funding Commission, …
With an 8.6% increase in state education funding for fiscal year 2025, which began July 1, the Delaware General Assembly continued its trend of passing legislation specific to the stateâs schools. There were dozens of educational bills passed this legislative year, which concluded June 30. From college scholarships to improving school climate to establishing a commission to evaluate how schools …
On the heels of the state championships for many high school sports, the Delaware legislature is considering distinct title games for public and private schools. Senate Bill 328, sponsored by Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover, directs the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to separate all public and private school team championship sanctioned events. âThe bill in and of itself is somewhat offensive …
Several leaders from charter schools spoke at the stateâs legislative hall in support of a bill that allows them flexibility in hiring. Senate Bill 311, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, D-Newark, provides the ability for charter schools to hire the administrators that they deem beneficial to the success of the schoolâs education program and the needs of …
Although just 31% of students in Delaware are proficient in math and 41% are proficient in English language arts, the graduation rate in First State high schools is 88%. âWhile Delaware’s graduation rate is encouraging, understanding achievement requires a deeper look at student growth throughout their K-12 experience,â said Julia Keleher, chief strategy and operating officer for First State Educate, …
Another night of get-to-know school board candidate forums, another missing participant. The trend of office-hopefuls not showing up to public meetings continues, as just three of the four of Appoquinimink School Districtâs school board candidates for this yearâs election attended Tuesday night’s meeting. In the second installment of a four-district virtual series, candidate Timothy Johns declined to participate in the …
NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect correct taxes on assessed homes. The vice president of Appoquinimink School Districtâs Board of Education warned the community that disaster will ensue if the district’s second attempt at a referendum fails this month. âWe have to cut 91 positions. That’s about 5% of our staff,â said Vice President Richard Forsten, who …
