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No excuses... how parents can REALLY help their children this school year!... 

Here are ten really good tips on making sure that both you and your child feel good about maximizing the coming school year.

5 Delaware schools win $150,000 each for excellence with low-income students...

The winning schools are Pulaski Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School, Kuumba Academy, Woodbridge Elementary School, and Long Neck Elementary School.

Indian River School DIstrict addresses student cell phone usage...

At a special meeting on August 9, the Indian River Board of Education approved a series of changes to the district’s policy regulating the possession and use of cell phones by students.

University of Delaware announces tuition increase for in-state students...

Tuition for in-state undergraduate students at the University of Delaware will rise by $500 for the 2010-11 academic year, bringing the annual in-state tuition cost to $9,040. Undergraduate students from outside Delaware will pay $2,000 more in annual tuition.

 
Sussex Technical High School has been designated a High Schools That Work (HSTW) Pacesetter School.

How much sexual activity are American's teens engaged in... and at what frequency?...

A study released by the Guttmacher Institute has shed more light on the number of American teens having sex, and the type of sex and frequency.
       

Smryna School District Names Mandi Wilson "Teacher of the Year"...

Mandi Wilson, a third grade teacher at North Smyrna Elementary School, was named the Smyrna School District’s 2010 teacher of the year at the May 12 meeting of the Smyrna Board of Education.

Christina School District Names Joyce Nerlinger "Teacher of the Year"...

Joyce has been teaching in the Christina School District for 35 years and has been the Art teacher at Jones Elementary School for 5 years. During her first year at Jones Elementary, one student told her she was "the best Art teacher she had ever had," a sentiment that is surely shared by many students who have entered her classroom.

 

Appoquinimink School District Names Abby Shubert "Teacher of the Year"...

Abby Shubert, an English teacher at Middletown High School, was named Appoquinimink's Teacher of the Year on April 22.

Abby has been teaching for just seven years, but in that short time, she's made a great impact on her students and her peers.

Indian River School District honored for "Superstars WIns for 2010"

Officials from the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce recently visited two local schools and the Board of Education to honor the Indian River School District for winning numerous Superstars in Education awards in 2010.

Delcastle High School's Dr. Joseph Jones named Delaware's Secondary Principal of the Year...

The Delaware Association of School Administrators (DASA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Joseph M. Jones has been chosen as Delaware’s Secondary Principal of the Year.

Marian L. Wolak named DE Elementary Principal of the Year

The Delaware Association of School Administrators (DASA) is pleased to announce that Mrs. Marian L. Wolak has been chosen as Delaware’s Elementary Principal of the Year.

Chris Coons Receives Major Endorsement from Delaware State Education Association

Incumbent New Castle County Executive Chris Coons has received the endorsement of the Delaware State Education Association in his bid to defeat Rep. Mike Castle for the Delaware U.S. Senate seat in November.

University of Delaware publishes a research Magazine...

Current articles include "Igniting Innovation", "Putting Science into Practice", a great piece on a University professor exploring his ancestors American Civil War Diaries, and a look at the new Technology Park coming to the Chrysler site recently purchased by the University.

Governor Markell Supports Child Internet Safety Legislation at Public Libraries...

Governor Jack Markell takes questions from these third grade students during an announcement about Internet safety for children in libraries on April 21.
 Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn announced today that Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington and W. Reily Brown Elementary School in Dover had received the state’s first two Excellence in Parental Involvement awards.

MARJORIE WORRELL NAMED IRSD TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Marjorie Worrell of Indian River High School has been selected as the Indian River School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2010-2011.

The Well-Rounded Curriculum

Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks at the Arts Education Partnership National Forum: "The Arts can no longer be treated as a frill."

Mentors make all the difference at Frankford Elementary School

At Frankford Elementary School in the Indian River School District, some of the state's most impoverished students are assisted by a group of no less than 170 mentors.
DISTRICT REFERENDUM RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 30

The Indian River School District special referendum originally scheduled for February 9 but postponed due to inclement weather has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 30.

Christina School District Referendum Set

The Christina School District will hold an Operating Referendum on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The referendum seeks funding to maintain and strengtheninstructional and operating funds for the upcoming fiscal year and beyond.
DR. Lillian Lowry, Delaware Secretary of Education

An interview with Dr. Lillian Lowry and thinking out of the box...

Delaware's Secretary of Education wants to make sure that Delaware's students have the opportunity for the best education in the country..

An interview with Jason Martin... Marbrook Teacher of the Year...

Jason Martin is Marbrook Elementary School's teacher of the year. Jason is a first grade teacher and we asked him to give us some insight on his teaching career to date... Other than the fact he's a Red Sox fan, we really liked Jason.... check it out...
Mr. Allen Bernstein's Talented and Gifted (TAG) program at Brandywine Springs Elementary School is highly rated and very, very popular with students and parents...

The Elements of Plot... A Refresher!

All fiction is based on conflict and this conflict is presented in a structured format called PLOT.

Here is a great resource of literary terms and explanations to help you read and write more proficiently!
Merv Daughtery Red Clay School District of Delaware

A visit with Merv Daugherty... Red Clay Consolidated School District's new man in charge...

Mr. Daugherty talks about his vision and hopes for Red Clay and its nearly 16,000 students.

Teacher's Science Curriculum Tips

We hope these science experiments and teaching tips will assist in your efforts to cover your curriculum objectives. If  you have ideas for experiments, segments, or feedback of any sort, please Email or call us directly at 302.697.2554. Best of luck in your science classrooms this year!

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