Delaware high school graduation rate up
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Delaware’s high school graduation rate hit a record high in 2017. The state’s dropout rate also slightly increased
The annual Delaware Department of Education reports, which will be presented to the State Board of Education tonight, show an overall graduation rate of 85.75 percent in 2017. The graduation rate for several student subgroups – African American, Asian, Hispanic, low-income, multiracial, white and students with disabilities – also are up from 2016. The rates for two other subgroups – American Indian and English learner – declined.
State Rep. Collins visits Prince George’s Chapel in Dagsboro to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
Nominations Sought for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018
NEW CASTLE (March 15, 2018) – Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, April 13, 2018. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s youth volunteers, age 17 and younger, make to their communities in the areas of arts and culture, community service, education, […]
Governor Carney, Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announce $50,000 Grant from Highmark Delaware for Basic Needs Closets
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
s for the Community fund to support basic needs closets in schools throughout Delaware. The […]
Checkpoint Strikeforce and Border to Border DUI Enforcement Will be Conducted March 16 and 17
Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Delaware OHS will partner with Delaware and Maryland law enforcement agencies for maximum DUI enforcement over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Dover, DE. March 9, 2018 – If you drink and drive during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, you’ll be pushing your luck. There is a high likelihood you’ll be pulled over. Police will be out in […]
