DOVER, Del. (Oct. 25, 2018) — In her latest efforts to help build a stronger and healthier Delaware, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long kicked off the annual Lt. Governor’s Challenge on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at DE TURF in Frederica, Delaware. The Lt. Governor’s Challenge is an ongoing opportunity for Delawareans to embrace […] The post Lieutenant Governor …
An elementary special education teacher from the Seaford School District is Delaware’s 2019 State Teacher of the Year. Governor John Carney made the announcement tonight at the annual banquet honoring the 20 district and charter teachers of the year at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center in Dover. The post Seaford educator named Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year appeared …
NEW CASTLE (Oct. 16, 2018) – More than 90 students with disabilities are expected to participate in career-building experiences during Delaware’s Disability Mentoring Day on Oct. 17 at locations in Newark and Talleyville. Disability Mentoring Day is held each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Several New Castle County school districts have again joined […] The post More than …
Boundless a musical journey, takes the audience on the trek and combines the recollected stories of Delawareans with disabilities and the sometimes-difficult history of our Nation’s struggle to ensure dignity and justice for all. Theater allows patrons to ponder and celebrate the intricacies of our shared humanity through campfire stories of hardship, resilience and celebration. […] The post Boundless! A …
Report notes Delaware exceeds broadband speeds for students in schools across the state WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware is a national leader in classroom broadband speeds and connectivity, according to a 2018 State of the States report Expanding Digital Learning in Every Classroom, Every Day released this week by Education Superhighway. The State of Delaware is recognized […] The post Delaware Recognized …
Delaware has won a $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen the state’s charter school system, including improved collaboration with other public schools. Funds from the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter School Program will be distributed over four years. The post Delaware wins $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen charter school system appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Three Delaware schools are among the schools that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized today as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The post Three Delaware schools receive National Blue Ribbon honors appeared first on State of Delaware News.
In October, I will attend the DE STOY banquet that names the next winner of this humbling award. I will offer advice to the blessed educator who is in for a life-changing year, and publicly thank the state for bestowing this incredible honor on me, a gal from Felton, DE who loves books and yoga and belly laughs. The post …
DOE is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for eligible districts and charter schools to administer out-of-school-time academic enrichment programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Initial grants will be at least $50,000 annually for three to five years. Programs may be developed at all grade levels to support elementary, middle and high school students. Representatives from eligible …
Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security (DAPSS) leaders informed the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) Monday afternoon that the school will close its doors on Friday and relinquish its charter. The last day of classes was Tuesday. School leaders met with students and families Tuesday night to announce the decision. A DDOE representative was in attendance. The post DDOE …
