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Open Position - An Opportunity to Serve on the Indian River School Board
A seat on the Indian River School District Board of Education is now open, creating a rare opportunity to help shape decisions affecting our students, schools and taxpayers. Applicants must live in District 1, and the deadline is coming up quickly.
Find out who qualifies, where District 1 is, and how to apply.


How Are Indian River Students Really Doing? What the Just-Released Data Shows Us
Indian River just released 70 pages of student outcome data. So what does it actually tell us? I took a closer look at how our students are doing in reading, math and the SAT, how we compare with Delaware and national benchmarks, where we're improving—and where we clearly have more work to do. Some of the results may surprise you.
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Michelle Parsons
Aug 31


$40 Million Could Come to Delaware Students—But Only If Governor Meyer Acts
Delaware has an opportunity to bring approximately $40 million each year to students—without raising taxes or costing taxpayers an extra penny. Governor Matt Meyer simply needs to opt Delaware into the new Federal Education Tax Credit Program. Read how this innovative program lets taxpayers keep more of their education dollars working right here in Delaware, instead of sending those benefits to other states.


27% Tax Hike and Student Retention Discussions: April 27 IRSD Board Meeting:
The April 27, 2026 Indian River School District Board meeting tackled two issues likely to matter most to families and taxpayers: a possible January 2027 referendum that could significantly raise school taxes by as much as 27%, and growing questions about student reading proficiency and whether struggling third graders are being held back appropriately.
Here is a straightforward breakdown of what happened and what the public should be watching.


March 23 IRSD Board Meeting - Doing Away with Referendums?
The March 23rd, 2026 Indian River School District (IRSD) School Board meeting was one of the more substantive meetings in recent months, with direct input from teachers, community members, and several discussions that raised important questions about district priorities, planning, and accountability. Here is a clear, straightforward breakdown of what happened and what the public should be paying attention to.


AI in Our Schools: What We Learned at Delaware’s AI Summit—and What Parents Should Still Be Asking
Delaware is already taking AI in schools seriously and held an AI Innovation Summit this past Saturday, January 10, 2026. This conference was well attended from educators across the State, with vendors showcasing a wide range of AI products and services for education. The keynote address was delivered by Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten. Click Read More to learn more!


38th Report: What Really Happened at the Nov. 24 School Board Meeting - 38th IRSD Reporter
The November 24th, 2025 Indian River School District (IRSD) School Board meeting covered a lot of ground, everything from construction budgets to reading scores to vaping. For those who couldn’t attend, here’s a clear, conversational walkthrough of what happened, what questions were raised, and what the public should be watching.
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38th District Republican Club
Nov 28, 2025
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