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19 schools recognized for students’ academic achievement

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education on Tuesday named 15 schools 2017 Recognition Schools, two of which also were designated as National Title I Distinguished Schools. Each school will receive an $8,000 award. Funding for the awards comes from the state’s School Improvement funds. Additionally, there are four Schools of Continued Excellence that were honored as Recognition Schools last year and had outstanding performance again this year. These schools are not eligible for a financial award again until 2018.




Public Health Closes Unpermitted Home Tattoo Operation in Wilmington

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) ordered a Wilmington woman to cease tattooing activities in her home, in violation of Title 16 of the Delaware Code.




Governor Carney Delivers State of the State Address to Joint Session of the General Assembly

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018

  Governor lays out plan for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving public schools and investing in state’s workforce DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney delivered his 2018 State of the State Address on Thursday in the House Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover, outlining his priorities for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving Delaware’s public schools, lowering healthcare […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018

DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES  2018 INDIVIDUAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIP AWARDEES Seventeen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 124 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill in their art form. […]




Sponsors and meal sites sought for 2018 Summer Food Service Program

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

The Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded program operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and managed locally by the Delaware Department of Education, needs sponsors and meal sites for locations throughout Delaware to increase the number of children 18 years of age or younger who receive nutritious and healthy meals during the summer months.







  Category: News

19 schools recognized for students’ academic achievement

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education on Tuesday named 15 schools 2017 Recognition Schools, two of which also were designated as National Title I Distinguished Schools. Each school will receive an $8,000 award. Funding for the awards comes from the state’s School Improvement funds. Additionally, there are four Schools of Continued Excellence that were honored as Recognition Schools last year and had outstanding performance again this year. These schools are not eligible for a financial award again until 2018.




Public Health Closes Unpermitted Home Tattoo Operation in Wilmington

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) ordered a Wilmington woman to cease tattooing activities in her home, in violation of Title 16 of the Delaware Code.




Governor Carney Delivers State of the State Address to Joint Session of the General Assembly

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018

  Governor lays out plan for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving public schools and investing in state’s workforce DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney delivered his 2018 State of the State Address on Thursday in the House Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover, outlining his priorities for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving Delaware’s public schools, lowering healthcare […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018

DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES  2018 INDIVIDUAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIP AWARDEES Seventeen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 124 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill in their art form. […]




Sponsors and meal sites sought for 2018 Summer Food Service Program

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

The Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded program operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and managed locally by the Delaware Department of Education, needs sponsors and meal sites for locations throughout Delaware to increase the number of children 18 years of age or younger who receive nutritious and healthy meals during the summer months.