Jul. 29, 2025
BioConnect DE program celebrates 1st grad class, signals workforce shift in state life sciences
Jul. 29, 2025
Delaware launches centralized school safety center and website
Jul. 27, 2025
Who Will Lead? Milford School Board Seeks New Voice Amid Major Decisions
Jul. 25, 2025
Milford Library to Host Local Author Sign & Sell Event Saturday, July 26
Jul. 23, 2025
Santa Surprises Children Who Recently Wrote Him Letters to Celebrate Christmas in July
Jul. 21, 2025
Delaware’s Construction Workforce Is Aging Out”: Ed Capodanno Sounds Alarm on Apprenticeship & Red Tape
Sussex Tech Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Summer Work Program
Eight students from Sussex Technical High School are spending their…
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Sussex Tech celebrates new class of Adult Education program grads
A program focused on helping adults obtain a high school…
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Delaware students shine at national technology conference in Nashville
Delaware’s top STEM students returned home with national accolades after…
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Delaware teens recognized nationally for innovative community projects at YMCA Summit
Four Delaware high school students are gaining national recognition for…
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Delaware students make historic mark at National Educators Rising Conference
Delaware students achieved unprecedented success at the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 26–29 in Orlando, Florida. Competing among…
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2 Delaware students win national honors in America’s Field Trip contest
Two Delaware high school students have been named national winners in the 2025 “America’s Field Trip” contest, a nationwide initiative…
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Milford Library’s Summer Reading Program “Colors Our World” with Fun, Learning, and Lifelong Benefits – Updated
Free events, prizes, and educational enrichment available for children, teens, and adults through August MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Public…
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The Crafty Reader and EasySpeak Spirits Co-host Grown-Up Book Fair on June 22
Milford, DE—Book lovers and brunch enthusiasts alike are invited to “Browse & Brunch,” a one-of-a-kind grown-up book fair hosted…
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Del Tech expands culinary arts space by 5,600 ft., allows 80% spike in enrollment
Delaware Technical Community College is making a major boost to its culinary arts department. The school will hold a…
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First State Educate launches free training program for school board members
A new statewide initiative is aiming to bolster school board leadership across Delaware by equipping newly elected members with free,…
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Delaware students shine at National Business Competition in Orlando
Delaware students made a powerful impression at the 2025 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, held last month…
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Education Funding Commission approves hybrid model for school funding
In a significant move toward reforming how public schools are funded in Delaware, the state’s Public Education Funding Commission voted…
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New Holy Cross High School celebrates milestone with ribbon-cutting
DOVER — Community leaders, educators, and local residents gathered late last week to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Holy…
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Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America, appoints Helen Kendall as new Field Director
The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America, announced the appointment of Helen Kendall as their new Field Director. Kendall brings extensive experience…
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Provost Laura Carlson named interim president of University of Delaware
The University of Delaware announced that Provost Laura Carlson will assume the role of interim president, effective July 1, following…
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Newark Charter’s Katie Miro is the 2025 Delaware Charter School Teacher of the Year
Katie Miro, a first-grade teacher at Newark Charter School, has been named the 2025 Delaware Charter School Teacher of the…
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From Our Partners
DelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners
After receiving our first accumulating snow in nearly two years, the Delaware Department of Transportation
February 6, 2025
Guidance, Resources Address Concerns about Immigration Action in Delaware Public Schools
Delaware Secretary of Education Cindy Marten today launched a website with guidance and resources for
February 5, 2025
Sponsors and Meal Sites Sought for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
A program that targets children in low-income areas to provide meals during the summer is
January 27, 2025
Students Showcase Skills at Delaware FCCLA Conference
Delaware middle school students showed off their culinary, career and leadership skills earlier this month
January 24, 2025
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 11 Finalists for Delaware’s 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Eleven students to compete to advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC Wilmington,
January 22, 2025
Here are the 2025 Delaware school board election results
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The polls are closed, and the results are in for the…
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TOMORROW: Be sure to vote in 2025 school board elections
It’s that time of year again, and with voter turnout historically bad – sub 10% – education experts urge the…
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4 finalists named for 2025 Charter School Teacher of the Year
The Delaware Charter Schools Network has announced the top four finalists for the 2025 Charter School Teacher of the Year,…
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University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announces resignation
University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announced Monday he will step down from his role at the end of June,…
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KSI Appoints Education Leader Dr. Kristina Failing to Drive Community Engagement and Growth
Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI), a leading nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kristina Failing as…
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Delaware Education Secretary appoints key leaders ahead of major school funding overhaul
Delaware Secretary of Education Cindy Marten has appointed two seasoned education officials to help lead the state through its most…
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Sussex Tech Celebrates Creativity at 10th Annual Student Art Show
Sussex Technical High School proudly hosted its 10th annual Student Art Show from April 14 through April 17, showcasing the…
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Standout Sussex Tech Athletes Headed to College Sports Programs
Sussex Technical High School is celebrating the accomplishments of two of its standout student-athletes who officially signed Letters of Intent…
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10 schools honored with Purple Star recognition for supporting military families
Ten schools across Delaware have been awarded the Purple Star School designation for 2025, a recognition of their exceptional efforts…
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Holy Cross students shine in 2025 Junior Solar Sprint at DSU
Students from Holy Cross School in Dover raced to the top in this year’s Junior Solar Sprint, taking home first…
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96 students named Secretary of Education Scholars for Class of 2025
Secretary of Education Cindy Marten, alongside Governor Matt Meyer and other state leaders, celebrated 96 exceptional public school students from…
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University of Delaware’s UDance 2025 for childhood cancer research April 6
NEWARK – The University of Delaware will host its 19th annual UDance Dance Marathon on April 6 at the Bob…
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Latest News
New Retailer “The Collective” Brings Bold New Energy to Downtown Milford
MILFORD — Downtown Milford has a new destination for shoppers seeking style with a twist. The Collective, a boutique offering
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Milford Wellness Village Offers Lifeline for Families Caring for Loved Ones
Integrated campus provides wraparound services for seniors, busy families, and caregivers to make a healthier life easier. By George D.
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Music School of Delaware Opens Fall Registration, Emphasizes Access for All Children
MILFORD — The Music School of Delaware’s Milford Branch is now enrolling students for its fall semester, offering private lessons,
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Union Hospital Auxiliary donates $120K for Behavioral Health Unit
ELKTON – The Auxiliary of ChristianaCare, Union Hospital has presented a $120,000 check to renovate the hospital’s fourth-floor Behavioral Health
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Sussex County Jobless Rate Holds at 4% as State, Nation See Increases
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Sussex County’s unemployment rate held steady at 4% in July, showing resilience even as jobless rates edged
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Hippie Fest 2025 to Transform Milford into a Retro Celebration of Peace, Love, and Music
MILFORD — Tie-dye, bell bottoms, and the free-spirited sounds of the 1960s and ’70s will return to Milford when the
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Delaware Court of Chancery to implement automated “wheelspin” case assignments
The Delaware Court of Chancery will introduce a new automated case assignment system, known as “wheelspin,” on September 15, 2025.
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Milford Schools Grapple With Low Reading Proficiency; Next Week’s Board Meeting Seen as Key Moment
MILFORD, Del. — With reading proficiency in the Milford School District well below state averages, some parents and educators are
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Milford High kicks off football season with new coach, high expectations
MILFORD — The Milford High School football program is entering the 2025 season with revitalized energy and a clear focus
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Gene Truono named Delaware Republican Party Chair
Gene Truono has been elected chairman of the Delaware Republican Party following the resignation of Juliane Murray. Truono, a former
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