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Lincoln Intermediate Unit Executive Director Search
The Lincoln Intermediate Unit (LIU) announces the commencement of its search for a new Executive Director, following the recent announcement of Dr. Jeffrey West’s retirement. Dr. West will be stepping down on January 3, 2025, after nearly six years of dedicated service. Reflecting on his tenure, Dr. West shared...
Bill would require Delaware universities to offer abortion medication to students
A new bill would require two Delaware universities to offer contraception and medication abortion to students on campus. Senate Bill 301 would only apply to Delaware State University and the University of Delaware, given that they’re the only schools with a student health center. If passed, the legislation would impact the over 30,000 students who attend both universities. The legislation comes ... Read More
Debate Heats Up Over Proposed Abortion Pill Access on Delaware College Campuses
DOVER, Del.- Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill which would require college health centers in the state to offer abortion pills for students. This requirement would extend to the University of Delaware and Delaware State University, as they are the sole institutions in the state equipped with campus health facilities.
Cecil County School of Technology graduates close to 400 students
NORTH EAST — The Cecil County School of Technology (CCST) honored the hard work and achievements of 387 seniors — it’s largest graduating class ever — from across Cecil County’s five public high schools during its graduation, hosted at Rising Sun High School on Tuesday evening. 811 certifications were earned by this year’s graduating class with 311 graduates eligible for one or more certifications. 52 students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. 95 percent of CCST’s graduating class earned CPR certifications. ...
Working the System: Special Education Advocate Gives Frustrated Families Hope
Four years ago, West Chester resident Melissa Yelito quit her job as a teacher and began to search for a better way to help her students. While all school districts in Pennsylvania are required to provide “special education services” to students who need them – getting those services can be a complicated process.
UD, DSU raise tuition for next year, Del Tech stays the same
The cost of going to college in Delaware has gone up – again. For what seems to be a yearly tradition at this point, a couple of the state’s institutions of higher education have announced tuition increases for the 2024-2025 academic year. University of Delaware UD will bump tuition up 4% for next year, after implementing a 5% hike this ... Read More
Two Chesco School Districts Among Top 10 in Pennsylvania
Two Chester County school districts rank among the top ten in Pennsylvania, with two more making the top fifty in the state. Here, students at Conestoga High School graduated last year. Two Chester County school districts have ranked among the top ten in Pennsylvania, with two more making the top...
With Over $1 Million in Scholarship and 20 Acceptances, High School Senior Chooses West Chester
Jayden Alston, a senior at Upper Darby High School, was accepted to 20 colleges and accumulated over $1.4 million in scholarships. Jayden Alston, a senior at Upper Darby High School, was accepted to 20 colleges and accumulated over $1.4 million in merit-based scholarships, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia.
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