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  Category: Department of Education


Laurel School District sets clear vision for students, educators

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2018

Once one of the lowest-performing school districts in Delaware, Laurel School District has been among the state leaders in student growth in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics for three consecutive years.
While Laurel leaders cite several factors as contributing to such gains, connecting them all is strong leadership. That starts at the top with Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore and includes the district- and building-level administrative teams he has built over the past three years.




Allstate Foundation supports leadership growth among Delaware high school students

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association [DIAA] and Special Olympics Delaware [SODE] are proud to announce the continued support of the Allstate Foundation for their 2018 Student Leadership Conference, which is being held today at Delaware Technical Community College. Approximately 35 schools and 200 students and adult leaders from across Delaware will participate in the program.




Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long Kicks Off Lt. Governor’s Challenge

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 26, 2018

  DOVER, Del. (Oct. 25, 2018) — In her latest efforts to help build a stronger and healthier Delaware, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long kicked off the annual Lt. Governor’s Challenge on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at DE TURF in Frederica, Delaware. The Lt. Governor’s Challenge is an ongoing opportunity for Delawareans to embrace […]




Seaford educator named Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

An elementary special education teacher from the Seaford School District is Delaware’s 2019 State Teacher of the Year. Governor John Carney made the announcement tonight at the annual banquet honoring the 20 district and charter teachers of the year at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center in Dover.




More than 90 Students will Receive Career-Building Experiences During Disability Mentoring Day in New Castle County

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 16, 2018) – More than 90 students with disabilities are expected to participate in career-building experiences during Delaware’s Disability Mentoring Day on Oct. 17 at locations in Newark and Talleyville. Disability Mentoring Day is held each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Several New Castle County school districts have again joined […]







  Category: Department of Education

Laurel School District sets clear vision for students, educators

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2018

Once one of the lowest-performing school districts in Delaware, Laurel School District has been among the state leaders in student growth in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics for three consecutive years.
While Laurel leaders cite several factors as contributing to such gains, connecting them all is strong leadership. That starts at the top with Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore and includes the district- and building-level administrative teams he has built over the past three years.




Allstate Foundation supports leadership growth among Delaware high school students

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association [DIAA] and Special Olympics Delaware [SODE] are proud to announce the continued support of the Allstate Foundation for their 2018 Student Leadership Conference, which is being held today at Delaware Technical Community College. Approximately 35 schools and 200 students and adult leaders from across Delaware will participate in the program.




Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long Kicks Off Lt. Governor’s Challenge

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 26, 2018

  DOVER, Del. (Oct. 25, 2018) — In her latest efforts to help build a stronger and healthier Delaware, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long kicked off the annual Lt. Governor’s Challenge on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at DE TURF in Frederica, Delaware. The Lt. Governor’s Challenge is an ongoing opportunity for Delawareans to embrace […]




Seaford educator named Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

An elementary special education teacher from the Seaford School District is Delaware’s 2019 State Teacher of the Year. Governor John Carney made the announcement tonight at the annual banquet honoring the 20 district and charter teachers of the year at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center in Dover.




More than 90 Students will Receive Career-Building Experiences During Disability Mentoring Day in New Castle County

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 16, 2018) – More than 90 students with disabilities are expected to participate in career-building experiences during Delaware’s Disability Mentoring Day on Oct. 17 at locations in Newark and Talleyville. Disability Mentoring Day is held each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Several New Castle County school districts have again joined […]