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Laurel School District sets clear vision for students, educators

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2018

Once one of the lowest-performing school districts in Delaware, Laurel School District has been among the state leaders in student growth in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics for three consecutive years.
While Laurel leaders cite several factors as contributing to such gains, connecting them all is strong leadership. That starts at the top with Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore and includes the district- and building-level administrative teams he has built over the past three years.




Delaware DOJ Confirms Investigation Into Clergy Conduct

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2018

The Delaware Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that it has been conducting an investigation of potential criminal conduct engaged in by priests or other personnel of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. This investigation has focused on the acquisition and review of diocesan papers for records of sexual or other abuse. DOJ issued a subpoena on […]




Allstate Foundation supports leadership growth among Delaware high school students

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association [DIAA] and Special Olympics Delaware [SODE] are proud to announce the continued support of the Allstate Foundation for their 2018 Student Leadership Conference, which is being held today at Delaware Technical Community College. Approximately 35 schools and 200 students and adult leaders from across Delaware will participate in the program.




Open Enrollment Starts Thursday for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

With shortened enrollment period and fewer assisters, Delawareans urged to sign up early on HealthCare.gov to see if they’re eligible for financial help NEW CASTLE (Oct. 30, 2018) – With the open enrollment period for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace only six weeks long and fewer assisters on the ground this year to help with enrollments, […]




ICYMI: Governor Carney Highlights $4 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DOVER, Del.— Governor John Carney joined Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan on Monday to highlight infrastructure investments that will be made throughout the state as part of the FY20 – FY25 Capital Transportation Program. Currently, more than $3.2 billion in infrastructure work is planned for Delaware’s transportation network over the next six years. When including […]







  Category: Newsroom

Laurel School District sets clear vision for students, educators

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2018

Once one of the lowest-performing school districts in Delaware, Laurel School District has been among the state leaders in student growth in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics for three consecutive years.
While Laurel leaders cite several factors as contributing to such gains, connecting them all is strong leadership. That starts at the top with Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore and includes the district- and building-level administrative teams he has built over the past three years.




Delaware DOJ Confirms Investigation Into Clergy Conduct

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2018

The Delaware Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that it has been conducting an investigation of potential criminal conduct engaged in by priests or other personnel of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. This investigation has focused on the acquisition and review of diocesan papers for records of sexual or other abuse. DOJ issued a subpoena on […]




Allstate Foundation supports leadership growth among Delaware high school students

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association [DIAA] and Special Olympics Delaware [SODE] are proud to announce the continued support of the Allstate Foundation for their 2018 Student Leadership Conference, which is being held today at Delaware Technical Community College. Approximately 35 schools and 200 students and adult leaders from across Delaware will participate in the program.




Open Enrollment Starts Thursday for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

With shortened enrollment period and fewer assisters, Delawareans urged to sign up early on HealthCare.gov to see if they’re eligible for financial help NEW CASTLE (Oct. 30, 2018) – With the open enrollment period for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace only six weeks long and fewer assisters on the ground this year to help with enrollments, […]




ICYMI: Governor Carney Highlights $4 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DOVER, Del.— Governor John Carney joined Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan on Monday to highlight infrastructure investments that will be made throughout the state as part of the FY20 – FY25 Capital Transportation Program. Currently, more than $3.2 billion in infrastructure work is planned for Delaware’s transportation network over the next six years. When including […]