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Meet the School Board Candidates for Caesar Rodney School District

When: May 12, 2014 Where: Star Hill Elementary School Time: 6:00pm Come meet the candidates running for the school board election. Ask questions, share concerns, and get to know the candidates in order to make an informed decision. Here is important information about voting: You may vote in this election if you: Show proof of identity and address; Are a U.S. and Delaware citizen; Are at least 18 years old; and Live in the Caesar Rodney School District You may vote at any of the following polling locations between 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday May 13th Allen Frear

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STUDENTS TO APPLY INVENTION, INNOVATION, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY AT STATE CONFERENCE

  Who: Middle and high school students from across the state What: 36th annual Delaware Technology Student Association State Conference When: Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday April 30, 2014 Where: Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington Why: About 730 students and advisors from across the state will gather to demonstrate their technological, innovative, design and engineering skills with 1,508 entries into 65 hands-on, minds-on competitive events at the 36th annual Delaware Technology Student Association (TSA) State Conference on April 29 to 30 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Events to be judged include: robotics, system control technology, CAD, architectural renovation, video game

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SCHOOLS TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES IN COMMON CORE IMPLEMENTATION

Guiding teams from about 100 Delaware public schools will gather in Dover the evening of May 1st to share best practices and lessons learned during their first year in Common Ground for the Common Core. Joined by their superintendents, local school board presidents, PTA representatives, State Board of Education members and legislators, they will highlight exemplary work across Delaware. “This is an opportunity to highlight the strong work being led by educators at the classroom and building levels across our state,” Secretary of Education Mark Murphy said. “As we learn from one another through shared successes and challenges, we can

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2014 PTA Day in Dover: Day of Advocacy

  PTA DAY in DOVERMay 7, 2014 | 10 AM to 3 PM Join us for a day at Legislative Hall in Dover, DE Delaware PTA has put together a fun filled day of education on how to advocate the PTA way.  Attendees will enjoy information sessions on College Accessibility and School Safety. Find out all the updates on our legislative activity and how we have been working for you. Attend a Joint Senate and House Education Committee meeting on Common Core & the Smarter Assessments;  enjoy lunch with the legislators, tour Legislative Hall and more. Join us to discuss

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Governor Markell Highlights Race to the Top Progress: Outlines key priorities to keep education system moving forward

Wilmington, DE – Marking the recent four year anniversary of Delaware placing first in the federal Race to the Top education funding competition, Governor Markell today detailed the impact of the state’s efforts to give students the best possible opportunity to succeed in college and career in the 21st century economy. “Four years later, because of [our Race to the Top] plan, we’re making progress,” said Markell, who spoke before the state’s P-20 Council, an organization designed to align Delaware’s education efforts across all grade levels, from early childhood through higher education. “Delaware’s teachers and students are getting support to address

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Students to demonstrate skills at FCCLA conference

Students from across the state will gather at the Dover Downs to demonstrate their skills in a variety of competitive events Tuesday and Wednesday at the Delaware Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) annual conference. Competitions include culinary, clothing and textiles, early childhood education as well as leadership and chapter events.  Leadership and content-related workshops also will be held throughout the day. FCCLA is a youth leadership development organization for students enrolled in family and consumer sciences classes.  Professionals from many fields in both the educational and private sectors will serve as judges for the competitive events which

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Take The Test Night Postponed

***TAKE THE TEST NIGHT HAS BEEN POSTPONED**** The event was originally scheduled for tomorrow April 2nd at William Penn high school. As soon as a new date/time are set, we will be sure to communicate that information! In the interim, check out the new www.delexcels.org website for more information and access to practice assessments.

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