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. […]
DSHA honors 62 students for academic excellence
Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017
WOODSIDE — The Delaware State Housing Authority honored more than 60 students from the DSHA housing community for academic excellence on Wednesday, recognizing elementary students through high school for making the honor roll at their schools. DSHA’s annual awards ceremony, held this year at Polytech High School, has been a tradition for more than 20 […]
Delaware receives final approval on ESSA state plan
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Delaware has received final approval from the U.S. Department of Education (USED) for its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plan, Delaware Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced today. Today’s ESSA plan approval comes just days after the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) submitted an updated version of the plan to USED to reflect changes based on federal guidance, public feedback and feedback received from the Governor’s Office.
State assessment results show more students proficient in math and English
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2017
More Delaware students are participating in statewide mathematics and English language arts (ELA) assessments, and more students are proficient in these subjects, according to preliminary 2017 state assessment results for grades 3 to 8 and high school.
Governor Carney’s Statement on Smarter Balanced Assessment Results
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2017
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney released the following statement on the preliminary results of the 2017 administration of the Smarter Balanced assessment announced on Thursday by the Delaware Department of Education: “With the help of educators across our state, more Delaware students are making real progress and are on the path to long-term success. […]
