Governor Carney Launches Opportunity Grant Program to Support Disadvantaged Delaware Students
School districts, charter schools can apply for $1 million in new funding WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools can now apply for $1 million in special funding to improve supports for low-income students, students chronically exposed to stress and trauma, and English language learners. The new Opportunity Grant program […]
Governor Carney Vetoes 5-Mile Radius Legislation that Limits Options for Wilmington Students
Governor: “This legislation unfairly excludes some of our most vulnerable students.” WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday vetoed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 85, legislation that would remove the five-mile radius as an enrollment preference for Delaware charter schools, while excluding a number of students in the City of Wilmington. The following […]
Governor Carney Directs DOE to Create Regulation, Model Policy to Prevent Discrimination in Schools
New guidelines will help districts and charter schools create consistent anti-discrimination policies statewide WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that he has directed the Delaware Department of Education to develop specific guidelines – by regulation – for school districts and charter schools to use in developing policies that prohibit discrimination against […]
Governor Carney, Chief Information Officer Announce Innovative Cybersecurity Partnership for Students
Online cybersecurity training offers scholarship opportunities for Delaware high school juniors and seniors, and college students WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Friday a new, innovative cybersecurity training partnership between the SANS Institute and the State of Delaware that provides Delaware high school juniors and seniors at least 16 years old, and college […]
Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Acting Human Resources Secretary
New agency created by House Bill 4; Sandy Johnson previously served as Director of Delaware State Housing Authority WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced his appointment of Sandy Johnson – a former Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority who has significant executive experience – to serve as Acting Secretary of Delaware’s […]
