Public feedback sought for Delaware State Report Card

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The Delaware Department of Education is seeking online public feedback on data visuals that will be used in the Delaware State Report Card. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires public reporting on schools. The Delaware Department of Education is developing the Delaware State Report Card to replace the current School Profiles site to meet these requirements. The post …

Secretary Bunting to ā€˜Love the Busā€™

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Secretary of Education Susan Bunting, joined by Capital School District Superintendent Dan Shelton, will thank bus drivers and bus aides at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at William Henry Middle School as part of the stateā€™s celebration of the 11th annual national Love the Bus program this month. The post Secretary Bunting to ā€˜Love the Busā€™ appeared first on State …

Governor Carney Culminates Season-Long Celebration of John Dickinsonā€™s Revolutionary ā€œLettersā€

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The celebration of the life and works of Delaware statesman John Dickinson comes to a close with a special program featuring Gov. John Carney and an annual wreath-laying at the graveside of the ā€œPenman of the Revolution.ā€ The post Governor Carney Culminates Season-Long Celebration of John Dickinsonā€™s Revolutionary ā€œLettersā€ appeared first on State of Delaware News.

Delaware Announces Innovative Cybersecurity Partnership for Young Women

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Girls Go CyberStart offers online cybersecurity training, prizes for Delaware young women in grades 9-12 WILMINGTON, Del. ā€” Governor John Carney and Delawareā€™s Chief Information Officer (CIO) James Collins announced on Monday an innovative cybersecurity training partnership between the SANS Institute and the State of Delaware that provides young women in high school interested in [ā€¦] The post Delaware Announces …

19 schools recognized for studentsā€™ academic achievement

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The Delaware Department of Education on Tuesday named 15 schools 2017 Recognition Schools, two of which also were designated as National Title I Distinguished Schools. Each school will receive an $8,000 award. Funding for the awards comes from the state’s School Improvement funds. Additionally, there are four Schools of Continued Excellence that were honored as Recognition Schools last year and …

Students Honored at 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

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Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition and to be recognized for their knowledge of the First Stateā€™s influential role in crafting the United States Constitution. The post Students Honored at 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony appeared first on …

Governor Carney Releases Interim Report of DOC Special Assistant

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WILMINGTON, Del. ā€“ Governor John Carney on Thursday released an interim report of the Special Assistant at the Department of Correction. The six-month report publicly details progress in the Department of Correctionā€™s efforts to implement recommendations made by the Independent Review into the events of February 1 and 2, 2017, at James T. Vaughn Correctional [ā€¦] The post Governor Carney …

Celebration of John Dickinsonā€™s Revolutionary ā€œLettersā€ Continues with Programs in Dover and Wilmington

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The celebration of the life and works of Delaware statesman and ā€œPenman of the Revolutionā€ John Dickinson continues into the New Year with programs slated to explore his legacy and honor his contributions to the history of the state and the nation. The post Celebration of John Dickinsonā€™s Revolutionary ā€œLettersā€ Continues with Programs in Dover and Wilmington appeared first on …

RESCHEDULED: Students Gather for 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Awards

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The Delaware Public Archives will host students from across the state Saturday for the culmination of the 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition. (This program was postponed in December due to inclement weather) The post RESCHEDULED: Students Gather for 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Awards appeared first on State of Delaware News.

Child and adult food program offers meal reimbursements

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Sponsors in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) can receive reimbursement for meals served in compliance with program regulations at qualifying child care centers, adult day care centers, emergency shelters, family day care homes and afterschool programs. Sponsors may be reimbursed for up to two meals and one snack per participant each day. Participant eligibility is tied to …