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  Category: Department of Education


Governor Carney Announces Delaware Schools May Open in Hybrid Scenario

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Data on COVID-19 community spread in Delaware indicates mix of remote and in-person instruction  WILMINGTON, Del. – Based on a review of COVID-19 data in Delaware, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools may open under a hybrid scenario next month, with a mix of in-person […]



State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year

Department of Education | Education | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Guidance to help Districts and Charters plan for three different learning scenarios based on COVID-19 spread WILMINGTON, Del. – Secretary of Education Susan Bunting today released the state’s guidance for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 academic year. Districts and charter schools will use this guidance to formulate plans for the upcoming school year. In […]



Delaware Graduation Rates at Highest Level in a Decade

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities recorded the highest graduation rates on record WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware high school students are graduating at their highest levels in at least a decade, according to the 2019 graduation data released on Wednesday by Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware […]



Governor Carney, Secretary Bunting Announce Working Groups to Plan Safe Return to School Buildings

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020

Working groups will focus on health and wellness, academics and equity, and operations and services WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced a public strategy on Monday to plan for the safe reopening of Delaware school buildings. Three COVID-19 School Reopening Working Groups will advise the Delaware Department of […]



Delaware partners on Graduate Together broadcast, website

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020

The Delaware Department of Education is pleased to partner with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and XQ Institute in support of Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, a one-hour, commercial-free prime time graduation special to be broadcast Saturday. During the broadcast, viewers will be directed to XQ’s new Rethink Together online forum, which will feature specific content for each state, including a congratulatory message from Secretary of Education Susan Bunting and stories highlighting the resiliency and strength of students, teachers and schools amid the pandemic.






  Category: Department of Education

Governor Carney Announces Delaware Schools May Open in Hybrid Scenario

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Data on COVID-19 community spread in Delaware indicates mix of remote and in-person instruction  WILMINGTON, Del. – Based on a review of COVID-19 data in Delaware, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools may open under a hybrid scenario next month, with a mix of in-person […]



State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year

Department of Education | Education | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Guidance to help Districts and Charters plan for three different learning scenarios based on COVID-19 spread WILMINGTON, Del. – Secretary of Education Susan Bunting today released the state’s guidance for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 academic year. Districts and charter schools will use this guidance to formulate plans for the upcoming school year. In […]



Delaware Graduation Rates at Highest Level in a Decade

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities recorded the highest graduation rates on record WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware high school students are graduating at their highest levels in at least a decade, according to the 2019 graduation data released on Wednesday by Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware […]



Governor Carney, Secretary Bunting Announce Working Groups to Plan Safe Return to School Buildings

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020

Working groups will focus on health and wellness, academics and equity, and operations and services WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced a public strategy on Monday to plan for the safe reopening of Delaware school buildings. Three COVID-19 School Reopening Working Groups will advise the Delaware Department of […]



Delaware partners on Graduate Together broadcast, website

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020

The Delaware Department of Education is pleased to partner with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and XQ Institute in support of Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, a one-hour, commercial-free prime time graduation special to be broadcast Saturday. During the broadcast, viewers will be directed to XQ’s new Rethink Together online forum, which will feature specific content for each state, including a congratulatory message from Secretary of Education Susan Bunting and stories highlighting the resiliency and strength of students, teachers and schools amid the pandemic.