State awards more than $145,000 in merit scholarships

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The Delaware Department of Education has announced the recipients of four state merit scholarship programs for the 2018-19 academic year. Merit scholarships are competitive and awarded based on a student’s academic performance, participation in school activities and service to the community. The post State awards more than $145,000 in merit scholarships appeared first on State of Delaware News.

Delaware Libraries Launch 2018 Statewide Summer Library Challenge

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Delaware’s First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will kick off the statewide 2018 Summer Library Challenge, Libraries Rock, this week at public libraries in all three counties. She will be joined by special guests Turtle Dance Music, an autism/sensory-friendly performance group. The kick-off events are: 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 15 at the Route 9 Library; 10:30 […] The post Delaware Libraries …

State to host community meetings on early learning

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The Delaware Department of Education will host community meetings across the state in preparation for redesigning the state’s quality rating and improvement system for early childhood education providers. The post State to host community meetings on early learning appeared first on State of Delaware News.

New Castle woman arrested by DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping

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Following an investigation into complaints of illegal dumping in the area, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a New Castle woman May 31 for illegal dumping of AA batteries at the intersection of Concord Pike and Powder Mill Road in Wilmington. The post New Castle woman arrested by DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit for …

Millsboro man arrested by DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping

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Following an investigation into complaints of illegal dumping in the area, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Millsboro man May 25 for illegal dumping of refuse and yard waste debris. The post Millsboro man arrested by DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping appeared first on State of Delaware News.

State announces annual free, reduced price meal policy

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The Delaware Department of Education announces the 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 reviewed …

Governor Carney Signs Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act

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New law establishes a refundable tax credit for qualified investors in Delaware small businesses NEWARK, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 170, the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act, at the Delaware Technology Park at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus. The Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation […] The post Governor Carney …

Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Establishing Advisory Council on English Learners

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Group will help monitor and implement Delaware’s English Learner Strategic Plan 2022 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed an executive order establishing the Advisory Council on English Learners to help implement Delaware’s community driven English Learner Strategic Plan 2022. “Our state’s changing demographics require us to think differently about how we reach […] The post Governor Carney …

DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two Kent County men for illegal dumping

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MAGNOLIA – Acting on a tip made to DNREC’s Environmental Complaint hotline, Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Kent County men May 11 and charged both of them with illegal dumping in Magnolia. The post DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two Kent County men for illegal dumping appeared first on State of Delaware News.

State of Delaware Employees Honored for Excellence and Commitment in State Service, Team Excellence, and Heroism

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Event held during the celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 6-12, 2018. WILMINGTON, Del. (May 11, 2018) —Governor John Carney and Cabinet members celebrated Public Service Recognition Week by applauding the extraordinary work of Delaware’s public servants. Awards for exemplary efforts in service to the State of Delaware were presented at the Governor’s Awards […] The post State of …