Pathways provides high school and postsecondary students with the opportunity to gain work-based learning experiences for in-demand careers WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced a $3.25 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to expand access to economic opportunity for Delaware students. Funding will help bolster the Delaware Pathways program, which provides high school […] The post Delaware Pathways …
State awards grants to summer, afterschool programs
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.
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.
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, …
DigiGirlz Returns to Wilmington University’s Dover Campus, May 8, 2018
DigiGirlz Returns to Wilmington University’s Dover Campus, May 8, 2018 Hands on Tech Day for 8th and 9th Grade Girls DOVER, Del. — Girls in the 8th and 9th grades are invited to spend a fun-filled day learning about careers in technology and getting an inside glimpse of what it might be like to work […] The post DigiGirlz Returns …
Legislation Offers Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas
Educators in high-needs schools and subject areas could get student loan relief under bill from Representative Bentz, Senator Townsend DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Representative David Bentz, and Senator Bryan Townsend on Tuesday announced new legislation to offer student loan relief to Delaware educators in high-needs schools and subject areas. The legislation would help […] The post Legislation Offers …