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Delaware News Town Square Delaware Mentoring program boosts kids’ career options With half of skilled trade workers in Delaware expected to retire in the next five years, a mentoring program is looking to help talented high school students fill a growing demand for skilled laborers in the design and construction industry. The ACE Mentor Program...

Delaware News The News Journal Working together to help students in need Opinion by John Carney, 74th governor of Delaware As governor, Dr. Seuss is not my normal reading material. But recently -- to honor Read Across America Day – I spent part of one morning reading “Hop on Pop” to students at Eisenberg Elementary School in New Castle. The...

Delaware News Delaware Public Media Delaware's new Dept. of Education under Susan Bunting Throughout his campaign last year - and here at the start of his term in office - Gov. John Carney emphasized the state’s Department of Education would look much different under his watch.  He's promised a shift from its regulatory role to a support role...

Delaware News The News Journal Christina Montessori program threatened by low enrollment A specialized program offered by Christina School District but used by families across New Castle County stands to be the first "public Montessori school failure" if administrators can't find a way to raise enrollment. It's a heavy blow to both parents and...