Delaware Leads Nation in Graduation Rate Gains
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Delaware made the greatest gains in high school graduation rates between 2013 and 2014, the U.S. Department of Education announced.
Statement by Governor on Death of Family Court Judge Alan Cooper
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
The death of Family Court Judge Alan Cooper is a tremendous loss for the State, and I extend my deepest condolences to the Cooper family.
Office of Animal Welfare Hosts Training on Emergency Sheltering for Companion Animals
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
When severe weather forces people to leave their homes, no one wants to leave their pets behind. To ensure there is a place in Delaware shelters for pets, the Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Response (DAR) program hosted an interactive, two-day training on how to set up emergency shelters for companion animals. The approximately 30 attendees are volunteers for the State Animal Response Team (SART), including animal rescuers, veterinarians or veterinary technicians, animal control officers, and members of the public who have an interest in disaster preparedness and response.
Tell-Tale-Heart murder trial to take place in Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Oct. 31, 2015
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
Five free Halloween-related events to take place at the state’s museums.
Museums of the state of Delaware to feature 16 free programs in November 2015
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 16, 2015
Highlights of the month include programs on abolitionist Samuel D. Burris, the Old Sussex County Court House and candle dipping.
