Delaware is one of six states to win a National Governors Association (NGA) grant and technical support to develop policies to strengthen the quality of Delaware’s early care and education workforce. The post Delaware wins early care and education workforce grant appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Public invited to community conversations on early learning
The Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning invites early learning providers and program representatives, families, and other community members to join community conversations about early learning across the state. The post Public invited to community conversations on early learning appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Celebrate National Library Week April 8-14
(Dover, DE) – This week, Delaware joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries enrich their communities through the transformative services and expertise they offer. April 8-14, 2018 is National Library Week, the annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries, librarians, and library workers. People of all ages can collaborate, try out new […] The post Celebrate National …
New marketing campaign highlights opportunities in downtown Dover for small business owners
Dover is unlocking the potential of its historic downtown with a new marketing campaign highlighting opportunities for small business owners ready to take their business dreams to the next level. State and local officials led by Gov. John Carney; Linda Parkowski, acting director of the Delaware Division of Small Business and Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen […] The post New marketing …
Governor Carney, First Lady, Casey Family Programs Announce “First Chance Delaware”
New initiative promotes culture of commitment to Delaware children through cross-sector partnerships. The post Governor Carney, First Lady, Casey Family Programs Announce “First Chance Delaware” appeared first on State of Delaware News.
DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit fines Dover woman in trash dumping incident
After investigating a dumping complaint made to DNREC’s Office of Community Services, Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Dover woman Monday in connection with the incident. The post DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit fines Dover woman in trash dumping incident appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Governor Carney, Secretary Bunting Announce Establishment of Teachers Advisory Council
Council will gather feedback from educators statewide, increase the voice of teachers in policy decisions DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education, announced on Tuesday the establishment of a new Teachers Advisory Council to gather the feedback of educators from across the state. Secretary Bunting […] The post Governor Carney, …
DigiGirlz Returns to Wilmington University’s Dover Campus, May 8, 2018
DigiGirlz Returns to Wilmington University’s Dover Campus, May 8, 2018 Hands on Tech Day for 8th and 9th Grade Girls DOVER, Del. — Girls in the 8th and 9th grades are invited to spend a fun-filled day learning about careers in technology and getting an inside glimpse of what it might be like to work […] The post DigiGirlz Returns …
Legislation Offers Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas
Educators in high-needs schools and subject areas could get student loan relief under bill from Representative Bentz, Senator Townsend DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Representative David Bentz, and Senator Bryan Townsend on Tuesday announced new legislation to offer student loan relief to Delaware educators in high-needs schools and subject areas. The legislation would help […] The post Legislation Offers …
Delaware high school graduation rate up
Delaware’s high school graduation rate hit a record high in 2017. The state’s dropout rate also slightly increased The annual Delaware Department of Education reports, which will be presented to the State Board of Education tonight, show an overall graduation rate of 85.75 percent in 2017. The graduation rate for several student subgroups – African American, Asian, Hispanic, low-income, multiracial, …