Posts tagged with “children”
- Lt. Gov. Denn & Attorney General Biden Announce Improved Anti-Bullying LegislationNoting that one out of every three middle and high school students report being bullied but many other incidents go unreported, Lt. Gov. Matt Denn, Attorney General Beau Biden and legislative leaders unveiled legislation on Friday that would protect students against bullying and add consistency in how such incidents are reported.March 2, 2012
- Lieutenant Governor Denn and Attorney General Biden to Announce Improved Anti-Bullying LegislationMedia are invited to join Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn, Attorney General Beau Biden and legislative leaders for a press conference on Friday, March 2, 2012, where they will unveil stronger anti-bullying legislation, discuss their work on cyber-bullying, and introduce Delawareans to a national Special Olympics program being rolled out in Delaware. March 1, 2012
- Delaware Wins Federal Race to the Top – Early Learning ChallengeDelaware’s collaborative efforts to improve access to and the quality of early childhood education and the strength of the state’s proposal to move each forward were acknowledged today when Delaware was named a winner in the federal Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge. The First State was also a winner in the initial Race to the Top contest, which challenged states to make public schools stronger.December 16, 2011
- Lt. Governor Announces Criminal Justice Council Grant to Big Brothers Big SistersLt. Governor Matt Denn, Chair of the Criminal Justice Council, will announce a $49,000 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters.December 12, 2011
- Governor’s Weekly Message – Putting Young Delawareans Ahead: Improving Early Childhood EducationGovernor Markell talks about efforts to improve early childhood education in Delaware, including expansion of the Delaware Stars for Early Success quality-rating program, which provides technical and financial assistance to enable early care and education providers to achieve higher standards.October 14, 2011
- Governor Announces Next Stage of Early Education EffortsGovernor Jack Markell today announced the start of the next phase of Delaware’s plan to improve the quality of early childhood education. Starting on October 1st, early care and education providers statewide will receive an increased reimbursement rate for caring for children eligible for Delaware’s Purchase of Care system.September 30, 2011
- DPH Awarded $2.9 Million To Strengthen Health Of Mothers And ChildrenThe state Division of Public Health’s Family Health Section will use the funds to support the development of a comprehensive early childhood system that addresses health and development from the prenatal period through age 8, reaching high-risk and hard-to-engage populations including rural communities. September 27, 2011
- Governor Signs Law to Protect Student Athletes from Concussions“When you look at the data and the long-term effects of concussions – especially repeat concussions – it paints an alarming picture,” Markell said. “Sports has gone beyond outdated adages about getting ‘dinged,’ ‘playing tough,’ and getting back into the game. Concussion can be serious, potentially life-changing injuries. We’re stepping up and treating them with the seriousness they deserve.”August 30, 2011
