Harrington
EDUCATION
When does school start in Delaware? Check your district here
You can admit it, we’ve barely made it to the Fourth of July and you’re already wondering when school is back in session. Here’s what we know about Delaware school districts’ planned first days. If your kid is starting kindergarten, it’s best to check with the district for specific start days. Private schools have their own schedules and are not listed here.
Delaware is failing at public education. We have to stop our obsession with test scores
When U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote his decision in Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954, he stated that public education was “perhaps the most important function of state and local governments.” If recent headlines are any indication, Delaware is failing miserably. “Delaware ranks 45th...
We rank the top 65 girls in Delaware high school sports for 2023-24
With summer in full swing, it's time to close the book on the year of high school sports. Here is our ranking of the top 65 girls from the past school year. Every athlete played a key role on the state's most successful squads or stood out to the coaches and media members...
Delaware State University celebrating 31 years as an institution
DOVER, Del. – Happy anniversary to Delaware State University!. They’re celebrating 31 years since the transition from Delaware State College in 1993. Over the years the school has made changes to expand their programming, including adding a doctoral and associates program and education opportunities in Jamaica and Barbados. Enrollment at the school has doubled to more than 6,000 students over the years. In 2021, DSU became the first Historically Black College and University to acquire another HBCU, Wesley College. The school’s research has also raised millions of dollars from federal agencies.
Free lunch, mental health supports, more bills aim at Delaware schools: Education Roundup
School's out. Or, no. Legislative session is out, and lawmakers have wrapped up their work in Dover. From repealing the death penalty and two bills targeting “deepfakes," to a $1.1 billion bond bill and the assembly overriding a veto to support retirees' benefits coverage — it had been a busy time in Legislative...
DSU announces named athletic venues, opening celebration
It’s going to be a big fall for sports at Dakota State University. The $41 million Beacom Premier Complex is the first new DSU athletics facility since the Fieldhouse was finished in 1960. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the naming of the Beacom Premier Complex and the...
Benedictine Celebrates Its 2024 Graduating Class
Benedictine is proud to announce the graduation of 10 students from its school on June 6th. The celebration took place on their Ridgely Campus and is a culmination of many years of hard work for students in overcoming challenges so they can achieve their greatest potential. “We celebrated 10 graduates...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.