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Many Del. districts donā€™t evaluate superintendents annually

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Even though the job of superintendent of education is one of the most powerful in a school district, many Delaware districts donā€™t perform annual reviews of theirs. ā€œSome boards have a formal review, and some don’t,ā€ said Donald Patton, board member of Christina School District. He was a teacher and principal for decades before being elected in May. ā€œHow do …

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State School Boards Assn. condemns calling mask protests ā€˜domestic terrorismā€™

Charles MegginsonEducation, Headlines

The Delaware School Boards Association says it was not consulted before national group called for federal help over school mask protests.   The group that represents Delawareā€™s school boards does not agree with a national groupā€™s characterizing protests over mask requirements and curriculum issues as hate crimes and acts of domestic terrorism. Those protesting are exercising their right to free …