New Online Tool For Parents of New Teen Drivers
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Graduated Driver License (GDL) Parent Orientation Program (POP) is now available online at www.ohs.delaware.gov/OHSGDL/story.html for all parents and sponsors of new teen drivers in Delaware. This program is intended for parents and sponsors and explains why the GDL law was implemented in Delaware, gives them teaching and educational resources to help educate and teach their new drivers how to drive safely, and what responsibilities and liabilities the parent/sponsor assumes with a newly licensed driver.
Workshop to be held on keeping backyard chicken flocks healthy in Delaware
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Delaware residents interested in learning more about raising backyard chicken flocks and how to protect their chickens against diseases are invited to attend a free workshop next month.
First Rate – First State Summit draws about 140 farmers and produce buyers
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
About 140 fruit and vegetable growers across Delaware and produce buyers from around the region met Wednesday at Delaware’s fifth annual produce marketing meet-and-greet session, the First Rate – First State Summit, designed to connect farmers with the people who purchase their products.
Governor Orders American, Delaware Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Adjutant General Arthur Episcopo
Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Governor Markell ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Wednesday, February 6th until the close of business Thursday, February 7th in honor of former Adjutant General Arthur Episcopo.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing For Our Future by Strengthening Our Schools
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 1, 2013
Earlier this week, we shared some exciting news regarding Delaware’s public education system – next school year, nearly 1000 kindergarteners and first graders will be enrolled in our world language immersion program, spending half their school day learning in either Chinese or Spanish. Over the next decade, we expect that number to reach 10,000. It’s one of many ways we’re working to create a world class education system.
