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As classes kick off in many school districts across the country, one Delaware lawmaker is renewing his calls for a bill that would mandate a post-Labor Day start time for schools in the First State.
MoreAs classes kick off in many school districts across the country, one Delaware lawmaker is renewing his calls for a bill that would mandate a post-Labor Day start time for schools in the First State.
MoreA federal judge in Delaware has blocked a Utah-based nuclear waste disposal company from buying a Texas-based competitor.
MoreA federal judge in Delaware has blocked a Utah-based nuclear waste disposal company from buying a Texas-based competitor.
MoreSalisbury University's new bell tower will have bells ringing by the fall.
MoreSalisbury University's new bell tower will have bells ringing by the fall.
MoreA median fence will be coming to a section of Business Route 50 in Salisbury this July.
MoreA median fence will be coming to a section of Business Route 50 in Salisbury this July.
MoreSome top administrators of the Sussex Tech School District are on paid administrative leave amid an investigation into the district's finances, WBOC confirmed Wednesday.
MoreSome top administrators of the Sussex Tech School District are on paid administrative leave amid an investigation into the district's finances, WBOC confirmed Wednesday.
MoreA Delaware businessman sold a piece of property to a local school district for almost double what he paid for it two weeks earlier, then received millions of dollars from the district for construction management work that skirted state bidding and purchasing requirements, state auditors said Thursday.
MoreA Delaware businessman sold a piece of property to a local school district for almost double what he paid for it two weeks earlier, then received millions of dollars from the district for construction management work that skirted state bidding and purchasing requirements, state auditors said Thursday.
MoreA launch of the Terrier-Improved Malemute suborbital sounding rocket from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia was scrubbed early Thursday morning due to the wind. It was rescheduled for Friday morning.
MoreA launch of the Terrier-Improved Malemute suborbital sounding rocket from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia was scrubbed early Thursday morning due to the wind. It was rescheduled for Friday morning.
MoreAfter a deadly stabbing under investigation as a possible hate crime, the University of Maryland is stepping up efforts to battle hate on campus.
MoreAfter a deadly stabbing under investigation as a possible hate crime, the University of Maryland is stepping up efforts to battle hate on campus.
MoreA majority of state lawmakers hope Maryland would be better able to identify and assist its struggling schools under a bill that won Senate approval Tuesday, but critics including the governor say it's flawed and could end up costing the state millions in federal aid.
MoreA majority of state lawmakers hope Maryland would be better able to identify and assist its struggling schools under a bill that won Senate approval Tuesday, but critics including the governor say it's flawed and could end up costing the state millions in federal aid.
MoreMore than 12,000 parents, students and teachers participated in a Wicomico County Public Schools survey last December, and Tuesday morning, the results were in.
MoreMore than 12,000 parents, students and teachers participated in a Wicomico County Public Schools' survey last December, and Tuesday morning, the results were in.
MoreWor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland has been forced to reach out for financial help due to a significant budget shortfall.
MoreWor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland has been forced to reach out for financial help due to a significant budget shortfall.
MoreVirginia state employees could be getting their biggest overall raise in nine years, but a showdown could be looming between Gov. Terry McAuliffe and some Republicans over teacher pay.
Virginia state employees could be getting their biggest overall raise in nine years, but a showdown could be looming between Gov. Terry McAuliffe and some Republicans over teacher pay.
Wicomico County Public Schools on Wednesday announced it has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice concerning complaints about the district’s student discipline policies, specifically concerning alleged discriminatory suspension of black and Latino students and students with disabilities.
MoreWicomico County Public Schools on Wednesday announced it has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice concerning complaints about the district’s student discipline policies, specifically concerning alleged discriminatory suspension of black and Latino students and students with disabilities.
MoreState lawmakers are trying again to pass a law allowing Delaware school students to opt out of standardized tests.
MoreState lawmakers are trying again to pass a law allowing Delaware school students to opt out of standardized tests.
MoreMaryland State Sen. Ronald Young, D-Frederick and Washington counties, this week proposed legislation requiring that public and nonpublic schools allow students the right to refuse to participate in or observe coursework that involves live or dead animals.
MoreMaryland State Sen. Ronald Young, D-Frederick and Washington counties, this week proposed legislation requiring that public and nonpublic schools allow students the right to refuse to participate in or observe coursework that involves live or dead animals.
MoreA trial to determine the best way to cure inequality among Maryland's colleges and universities is slated to begin Monday in federal court in Baltimore.
MoreA trial to determine the best way to cure inequality among Maryland's colleges and universities is underway in federal court in Baltimore.
MoreThe former principal of the Academy of Dover Charter School in Dover, Del. has been indicted on four counts of federal program theft and faces up to 40 years in prison, the United States attorney for the District of Delaware announced Thursday.
MoreThe former principal of the Academy of Dover charter school in Dover, Del. has been indicted on four counts of federal program theft and faces up to 40 years in prison, the United States attorney for the District of Delaware announced Thursday.
MoreA recent state audit claims the Sussex Tech School District did not follow state requirements regarding certain construction projects.
MoreA recent state audit claims the Sussex Tech School District did not follow state requirements regarding certain construction projects.
MoreDorchester County Public Schools Superintendent Henry V. Wagner Jr. on Thursday announced he is retiring.
MoreDorchester County Public Schools Superintendent Henry V. Wagner Jr. on Thursday announced he is retiring.
MoreAttorneys for the Indian River School District say a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Sussex County citizens group should be dismissed.
Attorneys for the Indian River School District say a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Sussex County citizens group should be dismissed.
Seaford School District Board of Education voted to create new attendance zones for its district elementary schools.
MoreSeaford School District Board of Education voted to create new attendance zones for its district elementary schools.
MoreWor-Wic Community College President Ray Hoy presented a proposal to the Wicomico County Council to implement a scholarship that will assist Wicomico County students with free tuition.
MoreWor-Wic Community College President Ray Hoy presented a proposal to the Wicomico County Council on Tuesday to implement a scholarship that would assist Wicomico County students with free tuition.
MoreBennett High School art students are using kindness in response to terrorism. Students from instructor, Erin Davis' honors art class, started an initiative six days ago. Each student was challenged by Davis to do seven acts of kindness.
MoreDelaware's Department of Education is asking for a 7.7 percent increase in its operating budget.
MoreDelaware's Department of Education is asking for a 7.7 percent increase in its operating budget.
MoreA Maryland State School Board member has quit following Gov. Larry Hogan's executive order requiring schools to start after Labor Day.
MoreA Maryland State School Board member has quit following Gov. Larry Hogan's executive order requiring schools to start after Labor Day.
MoreDelaware Gov. Jack Markell on Tuesday night announced the 2017 Teacher of the Year. Wendy Turner becomes Delaware’s nominee in 2017 national "Teacher of the Year" competition.
MoreDelaware Gov. Jack Markell on Tuesday night announced the 2017 Teacher of the Year. Wendy Turner becomes Delaware’s nominee in 2017 national "Teacher of the Year" competition.
MoreAuthorities say they have charged a ninth grade student with disturbing school activities or personnel after he made a social media post alluding to a possible school shooting at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin.
MoreAuthorities say they have charged a ninth grade student with disturbing school activities or personnel after he made a social media post alluding to a possible school shooting at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin.
MoreThe Indian River School District in Sussex County wants to educate people about its upcoming referendum. The first of a series of a public meetings is scheduled for this Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lord Baltimore Elementary School in Ocean View.
MoreThe Indian River School District in Sussex County wants to educate people about its upcoming referendum. The first of a series of a public meetings is scheduled for this Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lord Baltimore Elementary School in Ocean View.
MoreMaryland's state school board has adopted a resolution to "expeditiously" approve waivers to Gov. Larry Hogan's order to start school after Labor Day starting next year, if local school boards can explain the educational benefits to students.
MoreMaryland's state school board has adopted a resolution to "expeditiously" approve waivers to Gov. Larry Hogan's order to start school after Labor Day starting next year, if local school boards can explain the educational benefits to students.
MoreWilmington University Executive Vice President Dr. LaVerne Harmon has been named the school's next president and will become the first black woman to lead a university in Delaware.
MoreWilmington University Executive Vice President Dr. LaVerne Harmon has been named the school's next president and will become the first black woman to lead a university in Delaware.
MoreA new poll has found that while 54 percent of Maryland residents say an executive order should be used "rarely or never," 67 percent approved of Gov. Larry Hogan using one to start schools after Labor Day.
MoreA new poll has found that while 54 percent of Maryland residents say an executive order should be used "rarely or never," 67 percent approved of Gov. Larry Hogan using one to start schools after Labor Day.
MoreGov. Terry McAuliffe says Virginia students received 5 million more school breakfasts during the 2015-2016 school year than they did the year before.
MoreGov. Terry McAuliffe says Virginia students received 5 million more school breakfasts during the 2015-2016 school year than they did the year before.
MoreMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Treasurer Nancy Kopp are sparring over Hogan's executive order to start school after Labor Day.
MoreMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Treasurer Nancy Kopp are sparring over Hogan's executive order to start school after Labor Day.
MoreGov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot are scheduled to make an announcement regarding the starting date of Maryland schools in future years.
Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot are scheduled to make an announcement regarding the starting date of Maryland schools in future years.
Delaware school districts are struggling to find enough drivers to shuttle students to and from school.
MoreDelaware school districts are struggling to find enough drivers to shuttle students to and from school.
MoreStudents across Maryland generally improved their math scores from last year on the state's annual standardized test, but once again fewer than half of the test-takers were able to pass.
MoreStudents across Maryland generally improved their math scores from last year on the state's annual standardized test, but once again fewer than half of the test-takers were able to pass.
MoreA controversial school realignment plan was approved Thursday night that will make the number of low-income students at the two Milton elementary schools more balanced. "Option O" was proposed by Superintendent Robert Fulton at the meeting, as a slightly amended version of the controversial "Option F," which was proposed at the May 26 meeting.
MoreA controversial school realignment plan was approved Thursday night that will make the number of low-income students at the two Milton elementary schools more balanced. "Option O" was proposed by Superintendent Robert Fulton at the meeting, as a slightly amended version of the controversial "Option F," which was proposed at the May 26 meeting.
MoreAt the Indian River High School, approximately 60 students are engaged in JROTC programs, a number that is below the required amount by the US Marine Corps. For that reason, the program is in jeopardy of losing it's stripes, and so the school is looking to increase recruitment efforts.
MoreAt the Indian River High School, approximately 60 students are engaged in JROTC programs, a number that is below the required amount by the US Marine Corps. For that reason, the program is in jeopardy of losing it's stripes, and so the school is looking to increase recruitment efforts.
MoreThe Delaware Senate is considering a new bill that would mean a later start for schools in the First State. SB 161, which was released from the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday afternoon, would mandate that all school districts start after Labor Day weekend.
MoreThe Delaware Senate is considering a new bill that would mean a later start for schools in the First State. SB 161, which was released from the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday afternoon, would mandate that all school districts start after Labor Day weekend.
MoreAt the Indian River School District, a school committee has spent the last few months investigating solutions to the immense growth they've faced over the last decade.
MoreAn Indian River School District committee has spent the last few months investigating solutions to the immense growth the district has faced over the last decade. District leaders told WBOC that more space is needed in order to accommodate a skyrocketing enrollment.
MoreAs Monday marked exactly three years since the horrific Newtown shooting, perhaps the biggest legacy is the massive growth of school security across the country, including on Delmarva.
MoreA conference on school safety will be taking place in Maryland's capital.
A conference on school safety will be taking place in Maryland's capital.
The ACLU of Maryland and the state's teachers' union are calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to withhold $5 million in state funding for private school vouchers.
The ACLU of Maryland and the state's teachers' union are calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to withhold $5 million in state funding for private school vouchers.
Delaware lawmakers are looking into whether or not a school needs to report an incidence of bullying to the police that does not result in a serious injury.
MoreDelaware lawmakers are looking into whether or not a school needs to report an incidence of bullying to the police that does not result in a serious injury.
MoreDelaware Technical and Community College is leading the charge for SB 137, a bill that would create a property tax to pay for college construction and development projects.
MoreDelaware Technical and Community College is leading the charge for SB 137, a bill that would create a property tax to pay for college construction and development projects.
MoreState officials have revoked the Delaware STEM Academy's charter, preventing the school from opening in the fall.
MoreState officials have revoked the Delaware STEM Academy's charter, preventing the school from opening in the fall.
MoreThe Maryland State Board of Education has chosen Karen Salmon to be the state's schools superintendent.
MoreThe Maryland State Board of Education has chosen Karen Salmon to be the state's schools superintendent.
MoreThe Salisbury University community is mourning the death of its fifth president, Norman Crane Crawford Jr., of Ocean Pines, who died Thursday, May 12. He was 85.
MoreThe Salisbury University community is mourning the death of its fifth president, Norman Crane Crawford Jr., of Ocean Pines, who died Thursday, May 12. He was 85.
MorePublic schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity, according to an Obama administration directive issued amid a court fight between the federal government and North Carolina.
MorePublic schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity, according to an Obama administration directive issued amid a court fight between the federal government and North Carolina.
MoreNearly 400,000 Virginia elementary and middle school students will take shorter Standards of Learning math tests this spring.
MoreNearly 400,000 Virginia elementary and middle school students will take shorter Standards of Learning math tests this spring.
MoreThe Indian River Board of Education on Monday approved a series of changes to the 2015-2016 school district calendar.
MoreThe Indian River Board of Education on Monday approved a series of changes to the 2015-2016 school district calendar.
MoreGov. Jack Markell is supporting legislation to expand a state scholarship program that provides two years of free tuition at Delaware's technical and community colleges.
MoreGov. Jack Markell is supporting legislation to expand a state scholarship program that provides two years of free tuition at Delaware's technical and community colleges.
MoreVice President Joe Biden will come home to Delaware to deliver the commencement address at Delaware State University in Dover.
MoreVice President Joe Biden will come home to Delaware to deliver the commencement address at Delaware State University in Dover.
MoreDelaware Technical Community College is set to become the fourth educational institution in the state to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.
MoreDelaware Technical Community College is set to become the fourth educational institution in the state to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.
MoreDelaware State University has cut 23 academic programs to invest in higher-growing areas expected to bring in more students and revenue.
MoreDelaware State University has cut 23 academic programs to invest in higher-growing areas expected to bring in more students and revenue.
MoreBecause Wicomico County public schools were closed two days in 2015-2016 due to severe weather, the last day of school for students will be June 13 instead of June 9 as originally scheduled.
MoreBestSocialWorkPrograms.com has ranked Salisbury University’s Master of Social Work Program among the 50 most affordable on the East Coast.
MoreMaryland education officials say the state's students have led the nation in success on Advanced Placement exams for the 10th year in a row.
MoreThe Maryland Senate has pushed back a measure that would require the Senate to confirm the state schools superintendent, likely ending the possibility of the bill passing.
MoreA measure to reduce the emphasis Virginia high schools put on standardized testing is advancing through the General Assembly.
MoreThe head of Worcester County Public Schools has announced he is leaving.
MoreGov. Larry Hogan says the state will provide scholarships to students who finish high school in three years or less.
MoreMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the state will provide scholarships to students who finish high school in three years or less.
MoreMaryland legislative leaders say they plan to act this session on concerns that children are being tested too much in public schools.
MoreMaryland legislative leaders say they plan to act this session on concerns that children are being tested too much in public schools.
MoreFor the second week in a row, law enforcement agencies are investigating bomb and related threats called into several public schools across Delmarva.
MoreFor the second week in a row, law enforcement agencies are investigating bomb and related threats called into several public schools across Delmarva. The FBI in Baltimore is now taking a lead in investigating the threats, according to Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, whose county has had schools affected by the threats.
MoreA new survey released by the Wicomico County Education Association shows that a majority of teachers and staff in Wicomico County schools are concerned over student and staff safety and the growing level of disrespect in the classroom.
MoreA new survey released by the Wicomico County Education Association shows that a majority of teachers and staff in Wicomico County schools are concerned over student and staff safety and the growing level of disrespect in the classroom.
MoreVirginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe wants an overhaul of the state's high schools so that they are geared toward hands-on learning and helping students get jobs in advanced fields, like cyber security and biotechnology.
MoreVirginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe wants an overhaul of the state's high schools so that they are geared toward hands-on learning and helping students get jobs in advanced fields, like cyber security and biotechnology.
MoreFewer than half of Maryland elementary and middle school students can pass tough new standardized tests and school officials are blaming a teaching and testing standards overhaul in recent years.
MoreA new private high school will be opening its doors in Wicomico County when school starts in September of 2017. The Peninsula School will be for students from grades nine through 12.
MoreStony Brook University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs Dennis Assanis has been named president of the University of Delaware.
MoreThis could be last President's Day off for some Maryland public school students if a group of state lawmakers gets its way, and Easter might be taken away too as a required school holiday.
MoreThis could be last President's Day off for some Maryland public school students if a group of state lawmakers gets its way, and Easter might be taken away too as a required school holiday.
MoreAn Easton man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he stabbed someone during a night of drinking.
MoreAn Easton man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he stabbed someone during a night of drinking.
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