School board members, who are in large part responsible for the spending decisions of millions of dollars from school districts, could soon be required to undergo financial training. House Bill 312, sponsored by Rep. Kim Williams, D-Marshallton and chair of the House Education Committee, which requires school board members to undergo training in financial responsibility. Legislators in the Senate Education …
As First State public schools reopen next week, most students wonât see much difference in the day-to-day workings of the classroom. But thereâs a lot going on in the background. Many districts will be adopting new science and math curriculums designed to help counter the stateâs dismal test scores â and continue the battle against COVID-19 learning loss. More mental …
For the first time since fall 2020, Delaware teachers will not be granted paid COVID-19 leave. That means they have to use their normal sick leave if they or a family member gets sick. âThe argument can be made that we’re further away from the craziness of COVID, so I get it,â said Jennifer Saunders, whoâs taught in Red Clay …
After weeks of candidates campaigning, Delawareâs 38 school board candidates face the voters Tuesday, May 10. Polls open on May 10 at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. While school board elections typically draw only 10% of the available voters, many Delaware organizations are hoping for a higher turnout this year. Jane Brady, chairwoman of the Delaware State …
âWe already have a department that is responsible for safeguarding our community, and that department is local law enforcement,” says Milford School Board member Adam Brownstein. (MilfordLive) Milford School Board member Dr. Adam Brownstein calls a proposal to use federal forces to handle mask and vaccine protests âbeyond troublingâ and wants the board to make its voice heard in the …
