Career Services from Delaware Department of Labor available at select public libraries

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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 …

DNREC allocates $158,728 to community environmental projects through state’s Community Involvement Advisory Council

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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.

Governor Carney to Nominate Claire DeMatteis as DOC Commissioner

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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

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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

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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 …

Governor Carney Announces New Director of Office of Innovation & Improvement

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James Simmons III, Brandywine School District’s executive director of secondary education, is a district leader, former principal and teacher WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that James Simmons III, who has extensive district and school leadership experience in the Brandywine School District, will take over as Director of the Delaware Department of […] The post Governor Carney …

DDOE supporting Design Thinking Academy students as school leaders plan closure at end of academic year

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DDOE, in coordination with district and charter schools, is assisting Design Thinking leaders as they help families enroll the students in new schools for the fall. The students may return to the district schools in their home feeder patterns or choice into other district or charter schools that are accepting students. The post DDOE supporting Design Thinking Academy students as …