This year's General Assembly had about 60 pieces of legislation relating to education.

Ed leaders detail what they consider legislation highlights

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

With the 2023 General Assembly session ending in June, educational advocates are cheering the legislatureā€™s action on early education, mental health support and transparency relating to school boards. One leader, though, would like to see bills that focus on letting parents know clearly and precisely whatā€™s happening in the classroom, starting with easy to find proficiency ratings. About 60 bills …

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Reading, teacher retention top successful 2022 education billsĀ 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Delaware Live, Education

Rodel, a local nonprofit espousing better education in Delaware, calls the 151st General Assembly, which just ended, the ā€œEducation General Assembly,ā€ in regard to the number of education bills that passed. ā€œThere’s more than 50 education bills this session and a 7% increase in the budget,ā€ said Madeleine Bayard, senior vice president of Rodel. ā€œThey got a lot done and …