Posts Tagged ‘Delaware students’
Delaware Student Delegation Excels At SkillsUSA National Conference
Delaware students brought home six national championships at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta earlier this month, also earning 44 industry-recognized Skill Point Certificates. According to the Delaware Department of Education, a record 119 students and advisors represented the First State, demonstrating the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism that prepare students…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland Post Strong Academic Gains in New National Report
A new national Education Scorecard report shows Delaware ranking 4th in math recovery and 14th in reading recovery since 2022, with state officials citing strong academic gains and a sharp decline in chronic absenteeism. The report found absenteeism dropped from 24.7 percent in 2022 to 16.6 percent in 2025, and noted Seaford School District and…
Read MoreRep. Blunt Rochester Nominates 26 Students for United States Service Academies
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has announced her nominations for 26 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2028. Each year, members of the United States Congress are charged with nominating top candidates for attendance at four service academies: • The U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; • The…
Read MoreSenator Carper Announces Service Academy Nominations
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, who is a retired Navy Captain and the last Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, announced the names of his service academy nominees for the Class of 2028, bringing these Delawareans one step closer to joining the ranks of America’s military officers. Senator Carper says he is proud to…
Read MoreDNREC Looking for Delaware Students to be Nominated for Environmentalist Awards
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is looking for students in the First State who are working to make a difference for the environment. DREC encourages teachers, classmates, club or group leaders, family members and others to nominate these students for the 2023 DNREC Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations…
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