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Posts Tagged ‘education’

That’s a Wrap: 151st Del. General Assembly Concludes

By WGMD News | July 1, 2022 | Comments Off on That’s a Wrap: 151st Del. General Assembly Concludes
Governor John Carney and legislators gathered following the end of the 151st Delaware General Assembly (photo courtesy of the office of Gov. John Carney)
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The curtain has come down on the 151st Delaware General Assembly.
Members of the House and Senate stayed in session after midnight to meet constitutional requirements to have…

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Delmarva Chicken Association Awards Scholarships To Seven Students

By WGMD News | June 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Delmarva Chicken Association Awards Scholarships To Seven Students
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The Delmarva Chicken Association has presented seven students with more than $17,000 in scholarship money as they pursue college and graduate studies related to Delmarva chicken industry…

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Wicomico Co. FY ’23 Operating Budget Adopted

By WGMD News | June 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Wicomico Co. FY ’23 Operating Budget Adopted

Wicomico County now has a Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget in place. The budget amounts to $173-million.
Acting Wicomico County Executive John Psota said that the spending…

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Worcester Co. Adopts $227-Million FY ’23 Operating Budget

By Mark Fowser | June 9, 2022 | Comments Off on Worcester Co. Adopts $227-Million FY ’23 Operating Budget

The Worcester County Commissioners have approved a Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget of nearly $227-million.
Spending grows by $10.4-million, or 5%, from the FY ’22 budget while…

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Carl M. Freeman Foundation Presents Grants To 15 Non-profits

By WGMD News | May 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Carl M. Freeman Foundation Presents Grants To 15 Non-profits
FACES of Sussex County grantees and Advisory Board members gather at a recent Celebration and Check Presentation event.

15 Sussex County nonprofit organizations are getting support from the Carl M. Freeman Foundation FACES program: Freeman Foundation Assists Communities With Extra Support.
An advisory board guides…

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Wicomico Co. Schools Open Community Survey As Search Narrows For New Superintendent

By Mark Fowser | May 6, 2022 | Comments Off on Wicomico Co. Schools Open Community Survey As Search Narrows For New Superintendent
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Wicomico County Public Schools have opened a community survey, as the search for a new schools superintendent narrows down to three finalists.
Interviews and biographies of…

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Lord Baltimore Elementary School’s Dr. Jennah Truitt Is IRSD Teacher Of The Year

By Mark Fowser | May 6, 2022 | Comments Off on Lord Baltimore Elementary School’s Dr. Jennah Truitt Is IRSD Teacher Of The Year
Dr. Jennah Truitt (photo courtesy of Indian River School District)

A Lord Baltimore Elementary School teacher is Indian River School District Teacher of the Year.
Dr. Jennah Truitt was recognized with the honor Thursday. Each of the district’s…

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Dr. Derek Simmons Named Superintendent Of Caroline County Schools

By Mark Fowser | May 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Dr. Derek Simmons Named Superintendent Of Caroline County Schools
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The Caroline County Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent.
Dr. Derek Simmons will take the position effective July 1st. Simmons has been serving as interim superintendent…

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Teachers’ Compensation, Court Fines, Fees… And Bedbugs: Del. General Assembly Resumes Session

By Mark Fowser | May 4, 2022 | Comments Off on Teachers’ Compensation, Court Fines, Fees… And Bedbugs: Del. General Assembly Resumes Session
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New Delaware legislation is designed to make the teaching profession more attractive by ensuring that compensation for public educators is competitive with other school districts in the…

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IRSD Begins Online Survey Focused On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

By Mark Fowser | May 2, 2022 | Comments Off on IRSD Begins Online Survey Focused On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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The Indian River School District wants to know more about the community’s thoughts on diversity, equity and inclusion.
The district will conduct an Equity Stakeholder Survey starting this…

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Wicomico Co. Schools Name Teacher of the Year

By Mark Fowser | April 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Wicomico Co. Schools Name Teacher of the Year
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A high school science teacher has been named Wicomico Teacher of the Year for 2022-23.
Rebecca Mathews has been teaching at Wicomico High School since 2014. Mathews also…

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Del. Legislation Would Allocate Funds For Schools To Hire Permanent Substitute Teachers

By WGMD News | March 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Del. Legislation Would Allocate Funds For Schools To Hire Permanent Substitute Teachers

Many Delaware schools are facing a shortage of substitute teachers, and now legislation has been introduced in the General Assembly that would allow for hiring of permanent,…

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Fri. Is Filing Deadline For Candidates To Run In Del. School Board Elections

By Mark Fowser | March 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Fri. Is Filing Deadline For Candidates To Run In Del. School Board Elections

Delawareans with an interest in running for a local school board in 2022 have until this Friday March 4th at 4:30 p.m. to file, according to the…

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Local Man’s Estate Provides Lasting Educational Legacy

By Mark Fowser | February 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Local Man’s Estate Provides Lasting Educational Legacy
George E. Miles (photo provided by Salisbury University)

Three colleges and universities on the Eastern Shore are getting shares of $8.9-million in gifts from the estate of a Salisbury-area resident. The funds will go toward…

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Virtual Panel Tonight: Delaware Racial History & Education

By Mark Fowser | February 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Virtual Panel Tonight: Delaware Racial History & Education
Governor John Carney signs legislation that mandates Black History instruction in Delaware schools (photo courtesy of Governor John Carney's office)

A virtual panel discussion tonight (Wednesday) will focus on Delaware’s racial history and education.

The forum is part of a series…

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Wicomico Schools Take Next Steps In Superintendent Search

By WGMD News | February 22, 2022 | Comments Off on Wicomico Schools Take Next Steps In Superintendent Search
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Formal applications can now be filed by candidates who are interested in becoming the new Wicomico County Superintendent of Schools.

Superintendent…

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Gov. Hogan Seeks To End Md. School Mask Mandate

By Mark Fowser | February 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Gov. Hogan Seeks To End Md. School Mask Mandate
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Governor Larry Hogan Thursday called upon the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind the school mask policy.

In a letter…

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Parents’ Rights Surrounding Education Are Part Of Md. House GOP Caucus Agenda

By Mark Fowser | February 4, 2022 | Comments Off on Parents’ Rights Surrounding Education Are Part Of Md. House GOP Caucus Agenda
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Maryland House Republicans are putting forth legislation in 2022 focused on tax relief, limited government, and parental rights surrounding their children’s education.

Sussex Co. School Districts Are Recruiting For Teachers

By Mark Fowser | February 4, 2022 | Comments Off on Sussex Co. School Districts Are Recruiting For Teachers
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Area school districts are recruiting for more teachers.

The Indian River School District, the Seaford School District and Delaware State University…

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Caesar Rodney School District Superintendent Announces Retirement

By Mark Fowser | January 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Caesar Rodney School District Superintendent Announces Retirement
Superintendent Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald visits a classroom - Photo courtesy of Caesar Rodney School District
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The Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District in Kent County plans to retire at the end of March.

Dr. Kevin…

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VIDEO | Gov. Carney Highlights Education, Budget Stability, Workforce, Support For Family Leave In State Of The State Address

By Mark Fowser | January 20, 2022 | Comments Off on VIDEO | Gov. Carney Highlights Education, Budget Stability, Workforce, Support For Family Leave In State Of The State Address
Gov. John Carney delivered his 2022 State of the State Address Thursday (photo courtesy of the office of Gov. John Carney)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kJrp-KXLdo

VIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Presents FY ’23 Budget

By Mark Fowser | January 19, 2022 | Comments Off on VIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Presents FY ’23 Budget
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As he begins his final year in office, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Wednesday presented his Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan – a plan he said would provide…

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Worcester Co. Schools Waive 1st-Semester Final Exams For High School Students

By Mark Fowser | January 19, 2022 | Comments Off on Worcester Co. Schools Waive 1st-Semester Final Exams For High School Students

First-semester final exams are waived for students at Worcester County Public Schools high schools.

The Board of Education granted that waiver…

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Del. Bill Would Require “Comparative Political Ideology’ Instruction In 10th Grade

By WGMD News | January 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Del. Bill Would Require “Comparative Political Ideology’ Instruction In 10th Grade
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Are Delaware students learning all they should know about the U.S. and its…

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Del. Senate Confirms New Secretaries Of Education, Human Resources

By Mark Fowser | January 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Del. Senate Confirms New Secretaries Of Education, Human Resources

Delaware has a new state Secretary of Education and a new Secretary of Human Resources.

The State Senate Wednesday confirmed Mark…

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