The Delaware Department of Education’s Charter School Accountability Committee (CSAC) today voted to recommend placing Odyssey Charter School on probation, requiring conditions be met for the school to retain its charter. The post Committee recommends probation, conditions for Odyssey Charter appeared first on State of Delaware News.
More Delaware students graduating high school
Delaware’s public high school graduation rate continues to increase, once again hitting a record high in 2018. The state’s dropout rate also declined. The post More Delaware students graduating high school appeared first on State of Delaware News.
2020 district/charter Teachers of the Year named
Twenty Delaware teachers are finalists to be named Delaware’s 2020 State Teacher of the Year. The post 2020 district/charter Teachers of the Year named appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Career Services from Delaware Department of Labor available at select public libraries
The Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) rolled out the partnership in February 2019 to be able to reach out to more residents who may be in need of services but can’t travel to Department of Labor locations. With the many computers available at libraries, a staff member can offer residents […] The post Career Services …
New survey targets educators who change positions
The Delaware Department of Education has launched a new survey to learn more from educators changing positions and help stakeholders better understand educator workforce patterns across the state. The post New survey targets educators who change positions appeared first on State of Delaware News.
DNREC allocates $158,728 to community environmental projects through state’s Community Involvement Advisory Council
DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has announced 2019 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grant awards to nine Delaware non-profit organizations, totaling $158,728 in funding. The post DNREC allocates $158,728 to community environmental projects through state’s Community Involvement Advisory Council appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Sites across Delaware offer free summer meals to children
Districts, charter schools and community partners across the state are providing free meals to children in their communities so they don’t go hungry while school is out. The post Sites across Delaware offer free summer meals to children appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Governor Carney to Nominate Claire DeMatteis as DOC Commissioner
DeMatteis has helped lead reform efforts at Department of Correction WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced his intention to nominate Claire DeMatteis – a former senior counsel to then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden – as the next Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction. The nomination will require approval by the Delaware Senate. DeMatteis […] The post Governor Carney …
2019 Statewide Summer Library Reading Program
Delaware’s First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will kick off the statewide 2019 Summer Library Reading Program, A Universe of Stories, this week at two public libraries. She will be joined by special guest ventriloquist Uncle Ty-Rone the Kid’s Comedian. The kick-off events are: 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 7 at the Delmar Public Library; and 3:00 p.m. Friday, June […] The post 2019 Statewide …
Free and Reduced Price Meal Policy for 2019-20 School Year
The Delaware Department of Education announces the 2019-20 U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and After School Snack Program. Each participating school and its administrative office has a copy of the policy, which may be …