DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017
Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.
OAW Announces Arrest in Seaford Animal Cruelty Case
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Officers from the Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) have made an arrest in a recent case in which 32 neglected animals were rescued from a residence in the Seaford area.
Free college applications, more offered during Delaware’s College Application Month
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Delaware high school students can apply to select colleges and universities for free in October and November in celebration of the state’s fifth annual College Application Month, which began this week and runs through Nov. 17.
Delaware sees increases in AP participation, performance
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2017
More Delaware public school students are taking and excelling in Advanced Placement courses. New data from the College Board, which administers the tests for the courses that can earn students college credits while in high school, shows that in the past decade Delaware has steadily increased both student participation and performance.
Commissioner Navarro Announces Workers Compensation Rate Decrease
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Dover, DE – Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro is pleased to announce there will be a decrease in Workers Compensation Insurance Rates, effective December 1st, 2017. “I am thrilled to see an agreement come so quickly from the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB), the Ratepayer Advocate, and my staff. I was anxious to see the […]
