State announces annual free, reduced price meal policy
Department of Education | Date Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2018
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and After School Snack Program. Each participating school and its administrative office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Establishing Advisory Council on English Learners
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Group will help monitor and implement Delaware’s English Learner Strategic Plan 2022 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed an executive order establishing the Advisory Council on English Learners to help implement Delaware’s community driven English Learner Strategic Plan 2022. “Our state’s changing demographics require us to think differently about how we reach […]
DIAA announces athlete award winners
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 11, 2018
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 DIAA/Harry Roberts – Senior Scholar Athlete awards.
Delaware Pathways Receives $3.25 Million Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to Prepare Students for High-Demand Jobs
Department of Education | Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 27, 2018
Pathways provides high school and postsecondary students with the opportunity to gain work-based learning experiences for in-demand careers WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced a $3.25 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to expand access to economic opportunity for Delaware students. Funding will help bolster the Delaware Pathways program, which provides high school […]
State awards grants to summer, afterschool programs
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2018
The Delaware Department of Education has awarded five new grants for afterschool and summer programs under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.
The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program grants are designed to provide students with enrichment activities to improve the academic success of students from Title I schools. Schools are designated as Title I based on high percentage of students who come from low-income families. The money comes from federal funds.
