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Poetry Out Loud to Celebrate 20th Anniversary During 2024-2025 School Year

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for FY2025

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of Education | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Statewide, DEL. (August 7, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $4.5 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and arts marketing and promotion. This first round of funding for FY2025 includes General Operating Support, Project Support, […]




Delaware and r4 Technologies Launch Innovative Project to Address Food Insecurity and Food Waste

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Smart Food Program, a first in the nation project, will save food waste and reach families in need by using an AI-driven app to match surplus food to SNAP demands    WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware will be the first state to pilot an innovative app to help those hardest hit by economic challenges stretch […]




Hall-Long Highlights Historic Investments, Action for Delawareans 

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2024

DOVER, Del. — As the 152nd General Assembly comes to a close, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Sunday highlighted historic investments in early education, protections for reproductive justice, and actions that support a safe, healthy, and thriving Delaware.    “As second in command for the past seven years, I’ve had the privilege of serving with […]




Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council Hosts First Meeting

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, taking its first steps to address innovation and research, patient care, and affordable and accessible treatment therapies.     Delaware is one of 27 states with a Rare Disease Advisory Council. Established by Senate Bill 55, sponsored by Sen. Nicole Poore […]







  Category: Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Poetry Out Loud to Celebrate 20th Anniversary During 2024-2025 School Year

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for FY2025

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of Education | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Statewide, DEL. (August 7, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $4.5 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and arts marketing and promotion. This first round of funding for FY2025 includes General Operating Support, Project Support, […]




Delaware and r4 Technologies Launch Innovative Project to Address Food Insecurity and Food Waste

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Smart Food Program, a first in the nation project, will save food waste and reach families in need by using an AI-driven app to match surplus food to SNAP demands    WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware will be the first state to pilot an innovative app to help those hardest hit by economic challenges stretch […]




Hall-Long Highlights Historic Investments, Action for Delawareans 

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2024

DOVER, Del. — As the 152nd General Assembly comes to a close, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Sunday highlighted historic investments in early education, protections for reproductive justice, and actions that support a safe, healthy, and thriving Delaware.    “As second in command for the past seven years, I’ve had the privilege of serving with […]




Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council Hosts First Meeting

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, taking its first steps to address innovation and research, patient care, and affordable and accessible treatment therapies.     Delaware is one of 27 states with a Rare Disease Advisory Council. Established by Senate Bill 55, sponsored by Sen. Nicole Poore […]