The Delaware Department of Education has awarded five new grants for afterschool and summer programs under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program grants are designed to provide students with enrichment activities to improve the academic success of students from Title I schools. Schools are designated as Title I based on high percentage …
Delaware names Warner Elementary as state Green Ribbon winner
Red Clay Consolidated School District’s Warner Elementary School is Delaware’s 2018 Green Ribbon award winner, becoming the state’s nominee for the national award. The post Delaware names Warner Elementary as state Green Ribbon winner appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Secretary Bunting to honor high school seniors for outstanding academic achievement
Secretary of Education Susan Bunting will honor top public school students from the Class of 2018 at the annual Secretary of Education Scholars banquet Tuesday, April 24 at Dover Downs Hotel in Dover. The post Secretary Bunting to honor high school seniors for outstanding academic achievement appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Delaware wins early care and education workforce grant
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, …