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Absentee voting for the November 6, 2018 General Election has started

Absentee voting for the Tuesday, November 6th General Election has started. New Castle County  registered voters may vote by absentee ballot for a reason stated in the Delaware Code. Voters must return their voted absentee ballots to the New Castle County Office no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in order for them to be counted.



Delaware wins $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen charter school system

Delaware has won a $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen the state’s charter school system, including improved collaboration with other public schools.
Funds from the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter School Program will be distributed over four years.



Three Delaware schools receive National Blue Ribbon honors

Three Delaware schools are among the schools that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized today as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.



Delaware Teacher of the Year reflects on past year

In October, I will attend the DE STOY banquet that names the next winner of this humbling award. I will offer advice to the blessed educator who is in for a life-changing year, and publicly thank the state for bestowing this incredible honor on me, a gal from Felton, DE who loves books and yoga and belly laughs.



Grant provides students enrichment, new experiences

DOE is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for eligible districts and charter schools to administer out-of-school-time academic enrichment programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Initial grants will be at least $50,000 annually for three to five years. Programs may be developed at all grade levels to support elementary, middle and high school students. Representatives from eligible schools or community programs must attend a mandatory meeting this October as part of the competitive grant application process.






 Pages Tagged With: "Delaware"

Absentee voting for the November 6, 2018 General Election has started

Absentee voting for the Tuesday, November 6th General Election has started. New Castle County  registered voters may vote by absentee ballot for a reason stated in the Delaware Code. Voters must return their voted absentee ballots to the New Castle County Office no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in order for them to be counted.



Delaware wins $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen charter school system

Delaware has won a $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen the state’s charter school system, including improved collaboration with other public schools.
Funds from the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter School Program will be distributed over four years.



Three Delaware schools receive National Blue Ribbon honors

Three Delaware schools are among the schools that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized today as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.



Delaware Teacher of the Year reflects on past year

In October, I will attend the DE STOY banquet that names the next winner of this humbling award. I will offer advice to the blessed educator who is in for a life-changing year, and publicly thank the state for bestowing this incredible honor on me, a gal from Felton, DE who loves books and yoga and belly laughs.



Grant provides students enrichment, new experiences

DOE is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for eligible districts and charter schools to administer out-of-school-time academic enrichment programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Initial grants will be at least $50,000 annually for three to five years. Programs may be developed at all grade levels to support elementary, middle and high school students. Representatives from eligible schools or community programs must attend a mandatory meeting this October as part of the competitive grant application process.