A human resources director for the largest school district in Sussex County shocked a House Education Committee hearing in April when she told them about 300 of its 1,000 educators are off on any given school day. About 800 of those educators are teachers, and their absenteeism rains down problems for the district, said Celeste Bunting, director of human resources …
Residents of the Milford School District are officially getting a tax decrease for the seventh straight year. After the district’s chief financial officer Sara Hale presented the tax proposal for the 2023-24 school year at the school board’s June meeting (to much applause and gratitude from members), the board voted unanimously Monday night to approve next year’s tax rate. “Since …
One of the greatest gifts of education is that it exposes students to new perspectives and ideas. Through education, children get more opportunities to hone in on their likes and dislikes, gain a greater understanding of their world, and eventually determine and work toward the future they most prefer. Traditional education typically occurs in – though sometimes even in outdoor …
Future educators from Smyrna High School were named national champions at the Educators Rising National Conference. The post Future Educators Win Big at National Conference appeared first on State of Delaware News.
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for families unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snack Program (ASSP). Each participating school and its administrative office have a copy of the policy, which may …
Students and advisors from across the State of Delaware joined more than 8,000 national members at the 45th Annual Technology Student Association (TSA) conference that was hosted in Louisville, Kentucky last week. The First State delegation represented 130 of Delaware’s finest student leaders from Caesar Rodney High School, Cab Calloway School of The Arts, Fred Fifer Middle School, H.B. duPont Middle …
Delaware students recently brought home awards from a national SkillsUSA leadership conference. The post SkillsUSA Students Earn National Recognition appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Delaware Tech nursing faculty members Jenna Bradley, an instructor, and Adam Whitlock, an instructional coordinator, were named Top Nurses at the 2023 Delaware Today Excellence in Nursing awards ceremony held May 17. Eight additional individuals affiliated with the College’s nursing program were nominated for recognition. Nurses nominated and selected as winners were chosen by… Betsy PriceBetsy Price is a Wilmington …
Milford High School will begin offering a new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathway in an effort to address a lack of qualified individuals in the area. The new program was implemented at the request of the City of Milford and the Delaware Fire School. “We were approached by the City of Milford and the Delaware Fire School,” Seth Buford, Milford …
The Milford School District is excited to announce the appointment of Laura Manges as the new Director of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2023. With an illustrious career spanning 30 years in the field of education, Laura brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of dedicated service to students, staff, and the district-community. Ms. Manges attended Edinboro …
