December 18, 2013
Local News
Delaware Department of Education
ESEA flexibility extension
On November 14, 2013, USED provided states the opportunity to apply for a one year extension. A red-lined draft of DDOE's ESEA Flexibility extension request is available here for your review and comment.
The News Journal
Revenue estimates fall short of budget increases for...
Delaware DOE Grants Outstanding School Programs
Over the past month, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) has provided grants to support outstanding programs in Delaware schools. And tomorrow is the deadline to apply to one of these opportunities to augment efforts improving student academic outcomes.
One of these grant opportunities is focused on improving college access efforts. The...
December 17, 2013
Local News
State of Delaware
Making our communities and schools safer
Governor’s weekly address
In the wake of tragedy, I’m proud that Delaware leaders acted. While Washington gridlocked on improving gun safety, we closed an enormous loophole in our background check system. Criminals can no longer buy weapons undetected by shopping at a...
December 16, 2013
Local News
Middletown Transcript
Q&A with NEA Master Teacher Dana Patton
Old State Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Dana Patton recently was named one of the 96 educators nationwide – and only two in Delaware – to join the National Education Association's Master Teacher Project. The Middletown resident and her fellow Master Teachers...