Kelly Powers

covering equity issues, education w/ @USATODAY Network & @delawareonline • former @MyDelmarvaNow, EIC has-been @DailyCollegian • @Penn_State • MI

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

My and @eparra3's reporting found more than 450 Delaware educators were working on expired or missing licenses in March.

Now, it has triggered a state audit and statewide probe into Delaware teacher licensing, certification and compliance with federal law:https://t.co/w4m1Rm6o6b

[Brandon Holveck @holveck_brandon]

.@kpowers01 has the latest on plans to stop operating McKean as a traditional HS.

Students would attend Dickinson or A.I. with option for career-focused programming during the school day at McKean.

The plan means the end of McKean HS sports.

#delhs

https://t.co/1YbMHN7dpq

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

"Our students should not and cannot afford to be the victims of systems that do not serve them."

The Delaware body charged with redistricting schools across Wilmington has approved its model to come.

A "Northern New Castle County" district. More: https://t.co/lCZcgszXrp

[Lily Altavena @lilyalta]

🧵 Why are kids getting so much screen time during school?

There’s really important context missing from the discourse: EdTech companies are lobbying lawmakers to get into the classroom. They’re spending thousands and making a market worth millions.

[Yanyan Li @yyanyanli1]

Delaware's Lydia Colasante used to be a multi-sport phenom at @TatnallSchool. Now, she's an All-American and one of the nation's top defenders with @BCwlax.

My @delawareonline feature about Colasante, who is making a comeback from an ACL injury:
https://t.co/zlpVM7mqxa

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

ICYMI: Delaware's General Assembly eked out a handful of stopgap measures aimed at property taxes and reassessment fallout this year, following a contentious, one-day special session.

What to know: https://t.co/XoUdfhLUHu

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

Delaware's newly appointed federal prosecutor hopes a judge will force state labor officials to hand over local businesses' payroll information to ICE.

More from @Ber_Xerxes, ICYMI: https://t.co/uDQBe1g6W6

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

“It’s time to rebuild.”

My colleague connected with Delawareans on Maui two years after the deadliest U.S. wildfire over a century. They hope people can both honor tragedy—and forget about it. https://t.co/NNQk0uzkUK

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

"We were misled."

Property tax bills are being sent out across New Castle County, now reflecting Delaware's first property reassessment in decades.

As @shanebrennan36 reports, many residents are shocked at bill spikes: https://t.co/UhPBH6jeRo

[Yanyan Li @yyanyanli1]

Before his 100 back race, Tommy Janton remembered advice that Caeleb Dressel gave him a year ago: to have the mind of a goldfish.

That mindset propelled him to a Worlds team berth. My @delawareonline story about one of Team USA’s biggest surprises:
https://t.co/ylECxgAhqe

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

To add to the pain: This statewide reassessment has also shifted a heavier tax burden onto New Castle County residents.

So, some businesses got a break. From @shanebrennan36: https://t.co/CTQEY1Hf2f

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

New Castle County school districts didn't have a chance to avoid increases in individual tax burden after the first reassessment in some 40 years.

But, several school tax adjustments will add weight to Delaware residents already holding the bag:
https://t.co/DJ6ItYTHGU

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

"It’s possible to live authentically — even in the middle of chaos." https://t.co/XwuK8iuplH

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

“This place is a cacophony of feedback and noise – Delaware is what grounds me.”

@SarahEMcBride may be making history and fulfilling a dream at one of the worst moments possible for a transgender woman.

And 100+ days in, there's so much more on her mind:https://t.co/TvMoOzvoRj

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

@DelStateUniv A change in course, for now: https://t.co/ZW8NF1ESTU

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

At least 8 students studying in Delaware have had visas revoked by the Trump administration, so far. UD confirmed the number but had not been given reasons.

@ACLUDelaware hopes students reach out: "They are part of the fabric of University of Delaware." https://t.co/DyZ2I3OUyz

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

New: @DelStateUniv President Tony Allen joins large amicus brief in case challenging Trump admin's tactics to revoke hundreds of student visas "based on their political views."

It comes as at least 8 Delaware students have faced such revocations, so far: https://t.co/mhbh1VDdII

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

"She says she doesn't like to go to school because they grab her."

A 6-year-old was restrained at least nine times at school, with some 23 discipline referrals. Then, her mom complained to the state education department. More from @MarvelMcnaught: https://t.co/bnyx73xgrX

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

“People from back in the day realized what an impact Kingswood had on them. To see Kingswood continue to elevate, continue to be that impact on other people—that's full circle.”

Historic Delaware community center supporting generations gets a new chapter:https://t.co/IZuAqelWP8

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

"If you were told that renewable energy is to blame for soaring electric bills this winter, you've been lied to."

Reviewing individual power bills, interviewing lawmakers, advocates, regulators—@mandy_fries and @MollyMcvety break down this sticker shock:https://t.co/w5PsUhAK8G