Do More 24 runs from the night of March 6 through the night of March 7.

Division of Arts to boost donations, urges for more in Do More 24 campaign

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Delaware Division of the Arts is ponying up to $200,000 in matching funds for Do More 24 Delaware, the largest day of giving in the state, which takes place from 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 7. In a show of commitment to the arts, the division will match donations for its fiscal year …

Thomas Edison students at the holiday book fair. From left, TruLynn Adams, Anajah Hickman, Alaihah Thompson, Kayden Washington, Destiny Grimes.

Edison students take home 5 free books they pick out

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Fourth-graders at Thomas Edison Charter School in Wilmington shoved free books into their drawstring bags as they excitedly hunted through a library set-up Wednesday morning.  My Very Own Library, a program created by the University of Chicago, aims to provide access to literature for children while developing their passion for reading.  Thomas Edison Principal Salome Thomas-El, who grew up in …

Delaware's Freedom Schools are likely to continue growing in upcoming years.

Freedom Schools likely to stay after successful first year

Jarek RutzDelaware Live, Education, Headlines

Fifty at-risk students, 25 from Capital and 25 from Caesar Rodney school districts, are continuing their schooling into the summer months, courtesy of newly implemented Freedom Schools. Sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund, there are five key aspects of the freedom schools:  High-quality academic and character-building enrichment Parent and family involvement Civic engagement and social action Intergenerational servant leadership development …