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Las Américas ASPIRA Academy's Georgetown location will open in September 2026.

ASPIRA Academy: 1st Spanish immersion school to open in Sussex Co. in Fall ‘26

Jarek Rutz 2 months agoHeadlines, Education

GEORGETOWN – Sussex County will have its very first Spanish immersion school as Las Américas ASPIRA Academy will open its third location in September 2026. “It’s definitely an honor to be able to create the school in Sussex,” said Margie López Waite, co-founder and CEO of the charter school. “The community approached us with this opportunity and have expressed to …

Career advancement and leadership opportunities for teachers and other educators will be explored by the PECC in the next few months. (Photo by Who is Danny/Adobe Stock)

Teacher pay committee to focus now on career ladders

Jarek Rutz March 19, 2024Headlines, Education

The state committee responsible for making recommendations on the pay of educators now turns its focus to creating leadership and career advancement opportunities for teachers. Its last public meeting was in early January, when it presented its suggestions to the General Assembly. The committee was formed by Senate Bill 100 to make salary suggestions on each educator employee group to …

The AIR report on Delaware's school funding system should be given to the state by the end of December.

Ed. leaders discuss equity ahead of December funding report

Jarek Rutz October 30, 2023Headlines, Education

Two dozen leaders from state and national educational organizations on Monday got a sneak peek of potential recommendations on how Delaware should fund schools. A report by the American Institutes for Research, being paid for by the Delaware Department of Education and designed to help guide state recommendations on changing the way schools are funded is expected to be released …

Four-Peat! ChristianaCare Achieves Magnet® – the Top Recognition for Nursing Excellence – for the Fourth Time
Today, hundreds of nurses and their colleagues at ChristianaCare gathered across the organization’s campuses and practices for an announcement they’ve been anticipating for many months. “For your commitment to nursing excellence and quality care, we are thrilled to recognize ChristianaCare with its fourth consecutive Magnet designation,” said David Marshall, J.D., DNP, RN, chair of the […] The post Four-Peat! ChristianaCare Achieves Magnet® – the Top Recognition for Nursing Excellence – for the Fourth Time appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
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Is Forgetfulness in Older Adults Normal, or Could It Be a Sign of Dementia?
“What’s my neighbor’s name again?” “Where did I put my keys?” “Should I buy more toilet paper, or is there enough at home?” As you get older, changes take place in your brain that may impact your ability to recall information. You may notice that it can take a little longer to process new information […] The post Is Forgetfulness in Older Adults Normal, or Could It Be a Sign of Dementia? appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
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Police search for suspect in road rage attack on North Dupont Highway
NEW CASTLE-Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that occurred last week as a result of a road rage incident on North Dupont Highway in New Castle. The incident took place last Tuesday on March 11, at approximately 3:31 p.m. when troopers responded to a report of an assault near Market Place. According to the initial investigation, a Subaru Forester and a dark-colored pickup truck were involved in a road rage altercation while traveling on North Dupont Highway. When the Subaru stopped behind the pickup truck in the left-turn lane, the driver of the pickup exited his vehicle, armed himself with an unidentified metal tool, and approached the Subaru. The suspect then shouted at the victim before striking the Subaru’s front driver-side window, shattering the glass. The suspect also struck the victim’s face with the tool before fleeing northbound on North Dupont Highway. The victim, a 59-year-old man from New Castle, was evaluated at the scene by emergency medical personnel. Authorities describe the suspect as an older white male. No further details about the suspect or the vehicle are available at this time. RELATED STORY: Police renew efforts to identify decades-old cold case victim The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information to come forward. Anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Trooper J. Zitofsky by calling 302-834-2620. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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Amy Trotto Honored With ROSE Award
Amy Trotto, a certified nursing assistant at the Union Hospital Clinical Decision Unit, has received the ChristianaCare ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising Our Standard of Excellence, recognizing outstanding partners in nursing who help deliver compassionate, excellent care to patients and families. Trotto was nominated by a grateful patient who was blown away by the […] The post Amy Trotto Honored With ROSE Award appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
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Priest and teacher facing extradition on child sex abuse charges
WILMINGTON- Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with multiple counts of child sexual abuse that allegedly took place between 1994 and 1996. John Taggart, 80, a former priest, and Christopher Crisona, 57, a former teacher, are facing felony charges following an investigation into abuse allegations at St. Thomas the Apostle School and its rectory, as well as other locations. “The State’s indictment alleges a pattern of gravely serious abuse against a juvenile by two adults in a position of trust,” said Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “As prosecutors, and as parents, these kinds of cases keep us up at night — but they also give us purpose. The victim in this case suffered profound trauma over a period of years and deserves justice. I’m grateful to the police, prosecutors, and social workers who have been critical to this investigation and who are committed to getting justice.” The investigation began after an anonymous report to the Diocese of Wilmington led to the Wilmington Police Department. Authorities say they found evidence that Taggart, who served as a priest at St. Thomas the Apostle from 1987 to 1998, repeatedly abused a victim during their seventh and eighth grade years. The abuse allegedly continued after the victim left St. Thomas and entered high school. Taggart later served at other parishes before resigning from active ministry in 2004. Investigators also uncovered allegations against Crisona, who was a teacher at St. Thomas from 1994 to 1996. He was removed from the school mid-year following a student complaint and later worked at several other Catholic schools in Wilmington. Crisona is currently employed as an elementary school teacher in Florida. Taggart faces multiple felony charges, including Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Dangerous Crime Against a Child, and Unlawful Sexual Intercourse. Crisona is charged with similar offenses, including Unlawful Sexual Contact and Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. Both men are pending extradition and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Delaware Department of Justice is urging any additional victims or individuals with relevant information to come forward. Reports can be made by calling (302) 577-5293 or emailing [email protected].
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