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Delaware News Department of Education Governor Carney declares May 8-12 as Teacher Appreciation Week in Delaware Governor John Carney visited with teachers and students at Hartly Elementary School on Monday, and declared May 8-12 as Teacher Appreciation Week across Delaware. Governor Carney issued the following statement and encouraged all...

Delaware News Department of Education Education Due Process Layperson Panelist Members Sought The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) is currently searching for volunteers to fill the positon of Layperson Panelist. Under IDEA and Delaware Law, there is an administrative hearing process to resolve disputes related to...

Delaware News The News Journal Four Delaware students named presidential scholars Four Delaware students have been named 2017 presidential scholars, recognized for outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service and contributions to their schools and communities. The White House Commission on Presidential...

Delaware News The 74 Analysis: Former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell on taking one easy step toward better tests Opinion by Jack Markell, former Governor of Delaware As a father and as someone deeply committed to improving our education system, I recognize that our assessment system is far from perfect, but annual assessments are a critical tool for...