Three Delaware schools receive national Blue Ribbon honors

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Three Delaware schools are among 342 schools that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized today as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2017. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The post Three Delaware schools receive national Blue Ribbon honors appeared first on State of Delaware News.

Delaware Report Card seeks feedback to help families access more meaningful education data

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The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is hosting Community Conversations in October to gain feedback on the elements, priorities, and common terminology it plans to include on its upcoming Report Card website. Delaware’s Report Card will refine how DDOE communicates with families and the community its progress, performance, and programs in Delaware education, and replaces the state’s current School Profiles …

Governor Carney Announces Recipients of $1 Million in Education Opportunity Grants

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Funding will help districts and charter schools support disadvantaged students and English language learners WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that nine Delaware school districts and charter schools will receive a combined $1 million in Opportunity Grant funding to support programs that help disadvantaged students and English language learners succeed in classrooms […] The post Governor Carney …

Governor Carney Releases Final Report of Department of Correction Independent Review

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WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the final report of the Independent Review into the events of February 1 and February 2 at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, and issued the following statement: “Thank you to Judge Chapman and former U.S. Attorney Oberly for their hard work on this Independent Review. Their […] The post Governor Carney …