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  Category: Department of Education


Food Benefits for 25,000 Students Being Mailed to Delaware Families through DHSS’ Summer EBT Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017

NEW CASTLE (June 29, 2017) – Electronic benefit cards with access to food benefits are arriving for 25,000 students through the Department of Health and Social Services’ Summer EBT Program. The program offers a way to support families in ensuring that their children have dependable access to food during the summer months. The Summer EBT […]



Future STEM professionals honored at national student conference

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

Students from across Delaware represented the First State as part of the Delaware Technology Student Association last week at the 39th annual National Technology Student Association Conference in Orlando, many bringing home awards for Top 10 finishes. In total, 172 students from Delaware competed in 127 individual and 115 team events that were focused on […]



2018 District/Charter Teachers of the Year named

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

Twenty Delaware teachers are finalists to be named Delaware’s 2018 Teacher of the Year. Selected from among the 9,000 public school teachers in the state, the candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter School Network because of their ability to inspire students with a love of learning, demonstration of professional traits and […]



Forwood garden promotes real-world science instruction

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Beginning in the fall, Forwood’s sensory garden will elevate science instruction in areas like plant life cycles, ecosystems, and insects. Students will have an opportunity to measure plant heights and record observations in their real environment. These types of opportunities align to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) that help districts and charter schools set the expectations for what students should learn in science and know by the end of each grade level.



Middletown program gives students college experience

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Middletown High School’s DSU Early Bird program for male students of color gives students the chance to earn both college credits in high school and a taste of what college will be like. For Middletown High School, the program has been a success and another way to ensure students are on track to enroll in and graduate from college.






  Category: Department of Education

Food Benefits for 25,000 Students Being Mailed to Delaware Families through DHSS’ Summer EBT Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017

NEW CASTLE (June 29, 2017) – Electronic benefit cards with access to food benefits are arriving for 25,000 students through the Department of Health and Social Services’ Summer EBT Program. The program offers a way to support families in ensuring that their children have dependable access to food during the summer months. The Summer EBT […]



Future STEM professionals honored at national student conference

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

Students from across Delaware represented the First State as part of the Delaware Technology Student Association last week at the 39th annual National Technology Student Association Conference in Orlando, many bringing home awards for Top 10 finishes. In total, 172 students from Delaware competed in 127 individual and 115 team events that were focused on […]



2018 District/Charter Teachers of the Year named

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

Twenty Delaware teachers are finalists to be named Delaware’s 2018 Teacher of the Year. Selected from among the 9,000 public school teachers in the state, the candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter School Network because of their ability to inspire students with a love of learning, demonstration of professional traits and […]



Forwood garden promotes real-world science instruction

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Beginning in the fall, Forwood’s sensory garden will elevate science instruction in areas like plant life cycles, ecosystems, and insects. Students will have an opportunity to measure plant heights and record observations in their real environment. These types of opportunities align to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) that help districts and charter schools set the expectations for what students should learn in science and know by the end of each grade level.



Middletown program gives students college experience

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Middletown High School’s DSU Early Bird program for male students of color gives students the chance to earn both college credits in high school and a taste of what college will be like. For Middletown High School, the program has been a success and another way to ensure students are on track to enroll in and graduate from college.