John G. Leach's Tom Winkler guides student Grayson Otto's hand as he makes music using the digital board in the school's sensory room. (Jarek Rutz / Delaware LIVE News)

School sensory room aims to build disabled students’ skills

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A New Castle County school has debuted a sensory room designed to help disabled students better recognize things they see, hear and touch – and become more confident in acting on that information. Colonial School District’s John G. Leach School is home to 88 special needs students, ranging in age from 3 to 22. Their needs range widely, one reason …

Wilmington's Riverfront Market will host districts and schools for Saturday's DE connectED event. (Riverfront Wilmington)

DE connectED to host schools, community event at Riverfront

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A new education group will hold a multi-level event in Wilmington Saturday, Dec. 10, to help people find jobs in schools, register students for school and learn about public school options they may not know about. The ultimate goal for DE connectED – the name of the group and the Saturday event at Wilmington’s Riverfront Market – is to make …