Posts Tagged ‘education’
That’s a Wrap: 151st Del. General Assembly Concludes
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…
Delmarva Chicken Association Awards Scholarships To Seven Students
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…
Read MoreWicomico 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…
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…
Carl M. Freeman Foundation Presents Grants To 15 Non-profits
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…
Wicomico Co. Schools Open Community Survey As Search Narrows For New Superintendent
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…
Lord Baltimore Elementary School’s Dr. Jennah Truitt Is IRSD Teacher Of The Year
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…
Dr. Derek Simmons Named Superintendent Of Caroline County Schools
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…
Teachers’ Compensation, Court Fines, Fees… And Bedbugs: Del. General Assembly Resumes Session
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…
Read MoreIRSD Begins Online Survey Focused On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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…
Wicomico Co. Schools Name Teacher of the Year
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…
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,…
Read MoreFri. 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…
Read MoreLocal Man’s Estate Provides Lasting Educational Legacy
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…
Read MoreVirtual Panel Tonight: Delaware Racial History & Education
A virtual panel discussion tonight (Wednesday) will focus on Delaware’s racial history and education.
The forum is part of a series…
Read MoreWicomico Schools Take Next Steps In Superintendent Search
Formal applications can now be filed by candidates who are interested in becoming the new Wicomico County Superintendent of Schools.
Superintendent…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Seeks To End Md. School Mask Mandate
Governor Larry Hogan Thursday called upon the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind the school mask policy.
In a letter…
Read MoreParents’ Rights Surrounding Education Are Part Of Md. House GOP Caucus Agenda
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
Area school districts are recruiting for more teachers.
The Indian River School District, the Seaford School District and Delaware State University…
Read MoreCaesar Rodney School District Superintendent Announces Retirement
The Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District in Kent County plans to retire at the end of March.
Dr. Kevin…
Read MoreVIDEO | Gov. Carney Highlights Education, Budget Stability, Workforce, Support For Family Leave In State Of The State Address
VIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Presents FY ’23 Budget
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…
Read MoreWorcester 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…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would Require “Comparative Political Ideology’ Instruction In 10th Grade
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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