Delaware Report Card seeks feedback to help families access more meaningful education data
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2017
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is hosting Community Conversations in October to gain feedback on the elements, priorities, and common terminology it plans to include on its upcoming Report Card website. Delaware’s Report Card will refine how DDOE communicates with families and the community its progress, performance, and programs in Delaware education, and replaces the state’s current School Profiles site for accessing education data.
Governor Carney Announces Recipients of $1 Million in Education Opportunity Grants
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Funding will help districts and charter schools support disadvantaged students and English language learners WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that nine Delaware school districts and charter schools will receive a combined $1 million in Opportunity Grant funding to support programs that help disadvantaged students and English language learners succeed in classrooms […]
New Delaware Certificate of Multiliteracy recognizes advanced language skills
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Delaware has developed a new Certificate of Multiliteracy to honor and recognize students with high levels of language proficiency in addition to English. The certificate applauds students for attaining high levels of language proficiency in multiple languages and also values native language proficiency for the 11,000 English learners in Delaware.
Governor Carney Coordinates Support for Basic Needs Closets for Students in High-Needs Schools
Department of Education | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2017
Delaware partners with organizations, hospitals to stock closets in 45 Delaware schools BRIDGEVILLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced an initiative to stock basic needs closets in 45 high-needs Delaware schools. The closets will receive supplies in time for the start of the school year thanks to the coordinated efforts of Delaware educators, […]
Governor Carney Signs Legislation Improving Training for Educators to Prevent Child Abuse
Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Senate Bill 102, supported by Beau Biden Foundation, develops training program for educators, school staff WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 102, legislation supported by the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children that develops a coordinated training program for educators to detect and prevent child abuse. […]
