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  Archives:  August 2017

Delaware 2017 Veterans’ Stand Down: September 22nd

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2017

When/Where: Friday, September 22, 2017 -Starting at 9am – 2pm. Schutte Park, 10 Electric Avenue, Dover, DE  19904 We would like to invite Delaware Veterans to attend our annual Stand Down event this year. Community and VA Services will be provided to all veterans. Federal, State and local service providers will be helping with housing, medical, dental, […]




2017 Military and Veterans Mental Health Summit: September 14th

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2017

When/Where: Thursday, September 14, 2017 – Starting at 9am- 3:30pm. Chase Center, 815 Justison St., Wilmington, DE  19801 The Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition along with the Delaware Military and Veterans Suicide Prevention Subcommittees has been planning the annual “Delaware Military and Veterans Mental Health Summit.” We will continue the focus on presenting information and resources to veterans, […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 190 to Modernize the Coastal Zone Act

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Economy | The Environment | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

New law will allow responsible redevelopment of 14 legacy industrial sites along coastline CLAYMONT, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed into law House Bill 190 – bipartisan legislation that modernizes Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act. The new law will allow for the responsible redevelopment of 14 legacy industrial sites in the coastal zone, new […]




DSHA honors 62 students for academic excellence

Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

WOODSIDE — The Delaware State Housing Authority honored more than 60 students from the DSHA housing community for academic excellence on Wednesday, recognizing elementary students through high school for making the honor roll at their schools. DSHA’s annual awards ceremony, held this year at Polytech High School, has been a tradition for more than 20 […]




Delaware receives final approval on ESSA state plan

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Delaware has received final approval from the U.S. Department of Education (USED) for its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plan, Delaware Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced today. Today’s ESSA plan approval comes just days after the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) submitted an updated version of the plan to USED to reflect changes based on federal guidance, public feedback and feedback received from the Governor’s Office.






  Archives:  August 2017

Delaware 2017 Veterans’ Stand Down: September 22nd

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2017

When/Where: Friday, September 22, 2017 -Starting at 9am – 2pm. Schutte Park, 10 Electric Avenue, Dover, DE  19904 We would like to invite Delaware Veterans to attend our annual Stand Down event this year. Community and VA Services will be provided to all veterans. Federal, State and local service providers will be helping with housing, medical, dental, […]




2017 Military and Veterans Mental Health Summit: September 14th

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2017

When/Where: Thursday, September 14, 2017 – Starting at 9am- 3:30pm. Chase Center, 815 Justison St., Wilmington, DE  19801 The Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition along with the Delaware Military and Veterans Suicide Prevention Subcommittees has been planning the annual “Delaware Military and Veterans Mental Health Summit.” We will continue the focus on presenting information and resources to veterans, […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 190 to Modernize the Coastal Zone Act

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Economy | The Environment | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

New law will allow responsible redevelopment of 14 legacy industrial sites along coastline CLAYMONT, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed into law House Bill 190 – bipartisan legislation that modernizes Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act. The new law will allow for the responsible redevelopment of 14 legacy industrial sites in the coastal zone, new […]




DSHA honors 62 students for academic excellence

Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

WOODSIDE — The Delaware State Housing Authority honored more than 60 students from the DSHA housing community for academic excellence on Wednesday, recognizing elementary students through high school for making the honor roll at their schools. DSHA’s annual awards ceremony, held this year at Polytech High School, has been a tradition for more than 20 […]




Delaware receives final approval on ESSA state plan

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Delaware has received final approval from the U.S. Department of Education (USED) for its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plan, Delaware Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced today. Today’s ESSA plan approval comes just days after the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) submitted an updated version of the plan to USED to reflect changes based on federal guidance, public feedback and feedback received from the Governor’s Office.