Delaware must decide to remodel its current house or build a completely new house. Thatās 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, …
Education experts offer takeaways from 2024 school bills
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 stateās schools.Ā There were dozens of educational bills passed this legislative year, which concluded June 30.Ā From college scholarships to improving school climate to establishing a commission to evaluate how schools …
GA mulls separate public, private school sports titles
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.Ā 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. āThe bill in and of itself is somewhat offensive …
Charter leaders happy with flexibility new legislation could giveĀ
Several leaders from charter schools spoke at the stateās 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 schoolās education program and the needs of …
How is state grad. rate 88% with 31% math proficiency, 41% ELA?
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%.Ā āWhile Delaware’s graduation rate is encouraging, understanding achievement requires a deeper look at student growth throughout their K-12 experience,ā said Julia Keleher, chief strategy and operating officer for First State Educate, …
Appo school board candidates meet public; one no-show
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 Districtās school board candidates for this yearās election attended Tuesday night’s meeting. In the second installment of a four-district virtual series, candidate Timothy Johns declined to participate in the …
Appo VP: ‘Ugly cuts,ā 45 kids in class if referendum failsĀ
NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect correct taxes on assessed homes. The vice president of Appoquinimink School Districtās Board of Education warned the community that disaster will ensue if the district’s second attempt at a referendum fails this month.Ā āWe have to cut 91 positions. That’s about 5% of our staff,ā said Vice President Richard Forsten, who …
19 to compete for 8 seats in May 14 school board elections
In a light year for school board races, 19 candidates are vying for eight open seats across eight of the stateās 19 school districts. This yearās election is Tuesday, May 14, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last year, 43 candidates ran for 23 vacancies across 16 school districts. In 2022,Ā 42 candidates competed for 19 open …
Hereās how Delaware slices its school funding pie
One might find it hard to believe that laundry, driverās ed and athletic travel and equipment are considered āinstructional costsā in Delaware public schools, but they are.Ā Instruction is one of nine categories of funding for the First Stateās public schools.Ā It makes up 55.28% of the spending for the 23-24 school year, totaling $1,584,970,346, according to the Delaware State …
Delaware school fair on Jan. 27 part of national choice week
An all-day event for students to explore the various educational opportunities in Delaware is coming to a state college later this month. The National School Choice Awareness Foundation is having dozens of school fairs across the country in January for National School Choice Week 2024. Independently planned by local organizations, these events provide parents with the opportunity to meet with …
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