December 19, 2013
Local News
Smyrna-Clayton Sun Times
Smyrna Board of Education sets property tax referendum for Feb. 22
The Smyrna School District Board of Education voted 4-0 Monday night to hold a referendum on Saturday, Feb. 22 for a proposed property tax increase. District residents ages 18 and up will be eligible to vote on the plan which would raise funds...
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...