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KSQ Barber Lounge gives free haircuts for school
Mark Avery, who operates KSQ Barber Lounge in the 100 block of East State Street in Kennett Square, gave out free kids’ haircuts for school on Monday at his shop. “I’m a 2006 graduate of Kennett [High School]. I always like doing something for the community. It’s something I really like to do,” he said.
We ask Delaware high school football players to dream up their perfect NIL deal
As high school football players and coaches cycled through the halls of Odessa High at the Delaware Online High School Football Media Day last week, among the fresh topics posed to them was the specter of NIL deals in high school sports. Over the last year, the DIAA has laid the groundwork to...
Christina board makes outside hire for interim superintendent in more 'turmoil,' infighting
There may be less than a month left of summer, but Christina School District remains in its own hot water. The school board voted 4-3 to oust its superintendent in July. Tuesday night, in the first meeting since, an outside hire was appointed as interim leadership, through pushback, infighting and another late-night meeting. Members argued, talked over one another and called for nearly countless "points of order" as their meeting marched toward midnight. ...
Delaware school boards increasingly see controversy
“You’re out of order” was one of the most popular phrases of the night at Tuesday’s Christina School District’s Board of Education meeting. The sentiment was directed toward board members and attendees alike. Although the nearly four-and-a-half-hour meeting was certainly shorter than last month’s nearly eight-hour-long meeting, tension between the board and community members was felt immediately. Within the first 35 minutes of the meeting, Board President Donald Patton explained...
Cease-and-desist letter sent to Christina school board cautions of lawsuit
An attorney for former Christina School District Superintendent Dan Shelton has filed a cease-and-desist letter demanding that the Christina school board stop actions he said are defaming his client and violating his rights. In his letter, Attorney Thomas S. Neuberger names the four school board members who voted to oust Shelton: President Donald Patton, Vice President Alethea Smith-Tucker, Y.F. Lou and Naveed Baqir. He also cautions the board is violating the 14th Amendment, which provides a person...
Delaware teen headed for Harvard is honored as Distinguished Young Woman of America
It took a new Archmere Academy grad a decade to become an overnight success. Alicia Chu of Newark began singing in a local chorus at age 7, followed by private vocal lessons at 10. Three months later, she won a singing contest and was invited to perform at the world-famous Carnegie Hall. ...
Christina School District's lawyer lambasts the board's 'wholesale disregard of the law'
The fallout from Tuesday's chaotic Christina school board meeting continued Wednesday, when the district's own lawyer penned a blistering memo saying he is “gravely concerned” about the board's inability to follow the law. “Recent board actions discussed previously demonstrate wholesale disregard of the law. Last night, they continued,” attorney James H. McMackin III wrote in an email sent to board members and later obtained by the Newark Post. McMackin highlighted...
Ed. group, legislators share tips, importance of public comment
In their latest edition of an informative and interactive webinar series, First State Educate gave the inside scoop about all things public comment during school board meetings. Yvonne Johnson, the main speaker Thursday night and the organization’s school board consultant, outlined the basics: that public comment is usually limited to a few minutes, that it’s not a conversation and board ... Read More
St. Mark’s DiGennaro named state track coach of year
The inspiration from two Delaware legendary coaches has led to a 22-year career and plenty of achievement for a track and field coach at St. Mark’s High School. Coach Mike DiGennaro has been named the 2024 Boys’ High School Track & Field Coach of the Year for Delaware by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. He ... Read More
Welcome back! DE Game Day has what you need to prep for the H.S. season
The chin straps have been tightened. The running spikes are on. The nets are up. We're ready to go. Hi, I'm Greg Giesen, sports strategist for DelawareOnline.com, and this is the DE Game Day newsletter. It feels like months have gone by since we last talked. 😎 We're back together and high school...
The Arc of Chester County Celebrates Graduates from Its Inclusive Preschool
The Arc of Chester County graduated a class of 10 preschool students who are now on to the next chapter in their educational journey. Last week, The Arc of Chester County graduated a class of 10 preschool students who will soon be on their way to kindergarten and the next chapter in their educational journey.
School bus cameras will help catch driver violations in Upper Darby
UPPER DARBY, Pa. - In an effort keep students safe, some schools in Delaware County are turning to newer technology for the new school year. The Upper Darby School District is adding license-plate-reading cameras to its school buses. The technology uses photo enforcement cameras to catch drivers who pass buses...
7 Delco School Districts to Receive Extra Funds from State Due to High Tax Burdens
Seven Delaware County school districts, including Upper Darby School District, are among the fifty across the state that will receive extra money from the state to lower the tax burden for local residents. Fifty school districts across Pennsylvania, including seven in Delaware County, with serious property tax burdens will get...
Sign Up Now for TLS Fall Classes in Jewelry Arts
The Tuscarora Lapidary Society (TLS) has many fall classes and workshops for adults interested in pursuing lapidary and jewelry arts. No previous experience is needed unless a prerequisite is noted. Those registering must be at least 18 years of age. Students between the ages of 12 and 18 can take classes by becoming junior members of TLS.
Delaware to Expand Student Tailgating Opportunities
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation (DACCR) is expanding student tailgating opportunities, it was announced Thursday. "Our staff has been very intentional in having conversations and working directly with various student groups on campus to understand the experience they want to...
University of Delaware’s FinTech Hub advances financial equity innovation
The University of Delaware (UD) has established a FinTech Innovation Hub on its STAR Campus to address financial inclusion and equity challenges. The Hub houses The Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE), which recently launched a Fintech Accelerator Program for early-stage companies. CAFE’s executive director Kristen Castell states, “These are...
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