Smyrna Elementary has been named a 2023 National Distinguished School.

Smyrna, Seaford schools named National Distinguished Schools

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Elementary schools in Smyrna and Seaford have been named 2023 National Distinguished Schools for the extraordinary success of their students. Smyrna Elementary School (Smyrna School District) was recognized for closing the achievement gap between student groups, and the academic progress that the students made during the 2022-2023 school year on standardized achievement tests.  West Seaford Elementary School (Seaford School District) …

Woodbridge excellence in teaching non-English speaking students

Woodbridge cited for success teaching non-English speakers

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A handful of first-graders in a Woodbridge District school laughed and cheered Tuesday as they — in English — guessed what sorts of things can be found in a museum. The goal of the small-group session at Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, which serves a large portion of students learning English, is to build students’ vocabulary and help them comfortably …