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  Category: Department of Education


Delaware Recognized for 100% School Connectivity

Department of Education | Department of Technology and Information | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

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 […]



Delaware wins $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen charter school system

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

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.



Three Delaware schools receive National Blue Ribbon honors

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 1, 2018

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.



Delaware Teacher of the Year reflects on past year

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018

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.



Grant provides students enrichment, new experiences

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018

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 schools or community programs must attend a mandatory meeting this October as part of the competitive grant application process.






  Category: Department of Education

Delaware Recognized for 100% School Connectivity

Department of Education | Department of Technology and Information | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

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 […]



Delaware wins $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen charter school system

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

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.



Three Delaware schools receive National Blue Ribbon honors

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 1, 2018

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.



Delaware Teacher of the Year reflects on past year

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018

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.



Grant provides students enrichment, new experiences

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018

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 schools or community programs must attend a mandatory meeting this October as part of the competitive grant application process.