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  Category: Department of Education


Governor Carney, Christina School District, CEA Sign MOU to Improve Wilmington Schools

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Delaware, the Christina School District and the Christina Education Association (CEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday that seeks to improve educational outcomes for students in the City of Wilmington. Christina Superintendent Richard Gregg, Christina Board President George Evans, and CEA President Darren Tyson joined Dr. Susan […]



Students can learn more about career pathways at EXPO

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education invites Delaware high school students to attend the Delaware Pathways Student EXPO on Friday, April 27 to learn more about how Delaware Pathways can help prepare them for success after high school. Aimed at students and their families, the EXPO is a free event providing hands-on opportunities for youth to learn more about career pathways offered across Delaware public high schools. Participants also will learn about the programs, partners, supports, and services that can help youth and adults prepare for a successful transition into the workforce.



Samuel McGarvey to Represent Delaware in 2018 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

For Immediate Release  SAMUEL MCGARVEY TO REPRESENT DELAWARE IN 2018 POETRY OUT LOUD NATIONAL FINALS IN WASHINGTON Dover, Del. (February 28, 2018) – From a competitive field of 12 Delaware high school students, Samuel McGarvey, a sophomore from Tall Oaks Classical School, earned the title of 2018 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the […]



ADVISORY: Governor Carney Announces School Visits to Discuss Proposed Investments in Public Education

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 23, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney will spend several days highlighting proposed investments in teachers, high-needs schools, and early learning. Governor Carney will make several stops at schools across Delaware. The Governor also will host a Facebook Live Town Hall with Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education, and take questions on […]



Charter School Accountability Committee recommends conditions on Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security’s charter

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education’s Charter School Accountability Committee today recommended four conditions that Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security (DAPSS) must meet to retain its charter for next academic year due to academic, organizational and financial problems at the New Castle school.

A public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. March 9 at the Collette Building, 35 Commerce Way, Dover. Public comment will be accepted through March 9. After reviewing the full record, Secretary of Education Susan Bunting will present her decision regarding the school’s future to the State Board of Education for its assent at the State Board’s March 15 meeting.






  Category: Department of Education

Governor Carney, Christina School District, CEA Sign MOU to Improve Wilmington Schools

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Delaware, the Christina School District and the Christina Education Association (CEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday that seeks to improve educational outcomes for students in the City of Wilmington. Christina Superintendent Richard Gregg, Christina Board President George Evans, and CEA President Darren Tyson joined Dr. Susan […]



Students can learn more about career pathways at EXPO

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education invites Delaware high school students to attend the Delaware Pathways Student EXPO on Friday, April 27 to learn more about how Delaware Pathways can help prepare them for success after high school. Aimed at students and their families, the EXPO is a free event providing hands-on opportunities for youth to learn more about career pathways offered across Delaware public high schools. Participants also will learn about the programs, partners, supports, and services that can help youth and adults prepare for a successful transition into the workforce.



Samuel McGarvey to Represent Delaware in 2018 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

For Immediate Release  SAMUEL MCGARVEY TO REPRESENT DELAWARE IN 2018 POETRY OUT LOUD NATIONAL FINALS IN WASHINGTON Dover, Del. (February 28, 2018) – From a competitive field of 12 Delaware high school students, Samuel McGarvey, a sophomore from Tall Oaks Classical School, earned the title of 2018 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the […]



ADVISORY: Governor Carney Announces School Visits to Discuss Proposed Investments in Public Education

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 23, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney will spend several days highlighting proposed investments in teachers, high-needs schools, and early learning. Governor Carney will make several stops at schools across Delaware. The Governor also will host a Facebook Live Town Hall with Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education, and take questions on […]



Charter School Accountability Committee recommends conditions on Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security’s charter

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education’s Charter School Accountability Committee today recommended four conditions that Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security (DAPSS) must meet to retain its charter for next academic year due to academic, organizational and financial problems at the New Castle school.

A public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. March 9 at the Collette Building, 35 Commerce Way, Dover. Public comment will be accepted through March 9. After reviewing the full record, Secretary of Education Susan Bunting will present her decision regarding the school’s future to the State Board of Education for its assent at the State Board’s March 15 meeting.