Delaware grows future teachers from within its schools and communities
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 26, 2026
Delaware is supporting 67 school-based professionals to take the next step toward becoming teachers, strengthening the educator workforce while keeping talented adults connected to the students and communities they already serve. Earlier this month, the new teacher apprentices, who represent 12 Delaware school districts and charter schools, signed commitments to begin their programs in Fall 2026. The new cohort includes high school Teacher Academy graduates […]
DOJ secures 59-year sentence for Wilmington man who caused fatal collision that claimed two lives, injured four others
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to prison following his conviction for causing a collision that killed two people and injured four others. On June 24, DeJuan Robinson, 28, was sentenced to 59 years in prison. The sentencing follows his convictions by a Superior Court jury on two counts of Murder 2nd Degree, two counts […]
DOJ announces sentence for final Exit 4 member associated with four-year crime spree
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026
The final defendant associated with the four-year crime spree that spanned from January 2020 to December 2024 has now been sentenced, ending a yearslong collaboration between the Delaware Department of Justice and the Wilmington Police Department, New Castle County Police Department and the Delaware State Police. On June 15, Javour Tabron, 30, of Wilmington pled guilty to Illegal Gang Participation, Attempted Murder First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the […]
National Grant Initiative Invests in Delaware’s Indigenous and Cuban Cultural Traditions
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Walking Together Grant Initiative Supports Folklife in Communities of Color Statewide, DEL. (June 25, 2026) – The US Regional Arts Organizations (USRAO’s) has announced the grant recipients of Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color. A total of $3.34 million has been awarded to 96 grantees. Fifty-six organizations will each receive a $50,000 grant. Additionally, […]
Delaware student delegation excels at SkillsUSA national conference
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Delaware students brought home six national championships at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta earlier this month, also earning 44 industry-recognized Skill Point Certificates. A record 119 students and advisors represented Delaware, demonstrating the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism that prepare students for success in high-demand careers. These accomplishments show students applying their learning, solving problems, and demonstrating the […]
