The same week the legislature moved forward with a bill giving military-connected students priority in school choice decisions, the state announced its Purple Star Schools.Ā Delawareās Department of Education announced Thursday that First State Military Academy, along with Caesar Rodney School Districtās Caesar Rodney High School and Dover Air Force Base Middle School, are the stateās 2024 Purple Star Schools. …
A unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has once again made into this yearās legislative session. And, once again, the Republicans pushed back in full swing, with a myriad of concerns with both logistical and moral concerns. The concept made Rep. Rich Collins, R-Milsboro, question the religious morality …
The head of Delawareās Department of Education has named his 93 scholars for 2024. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick selected the students based on their continued academic achievement and involvement in the community.Ā āThis represents one of the highest academic achievements a student can earn in a Delaware public school,ā Holodick said at a dinner in Dover honoring the students …
Military families in Delaware could receive a scholastic perk in the world of school choice with a new bill that unanimously was voted for in the House Education Committee Wednesday afternoon. House Bill 354, sponsored by Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha, D-Wilmington, gives the dependent children of active military members, full-time Delaware National Guard members, and active duty members of a reserve …
A bill that would punish citizens for creating and spreading inappropriate artificial intelligence images known as deep fakes passed unanimously in the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning. House Bill 353, sponsored by Rep. Krista Griffith, D-Wilmington, provides civil and criminal penalties for the wrongful disclosure of deep fakes that depict individuals in the nude or engaging in sexual conduct. Several …
An organization aiming to reform education in Delaware hosted an informative webinar Wednesday that painted a picture of a poor return on investment, the importance of a successful education system, the need to engage with legislators and more. First State Educateās chief strategy and operating officer Julia Keleher hosted the virtual meeting, which also tried to get the sense of …
A bill that would expand treatment for a certain type of cancer passed the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee unanimously Tuesday afternoon. House Bill 364, sponsored by Rep. Cyndie Romer, D-Newark, requires that individual, blanket and group health insurance carriers cover drug treatment for the associated conditions of metastatic cancer in the same way treatment for metastatic cancer is …
With this yearās school board elections less than a month away, several organizations have once again published voter guides to help those participating make an informed decision on the ballot.Ā This yearās election is rather light ā with just 19 candidates campaigning across eight races. RELATED: 19 to compete for 8 seats in May 14 school board elections The guides …
The homeowners of Sussex County can expect to receive the long-awaited letters of property reassessment this fall. āKent County is actually a year ahead of us, so ours is not going to be complete until this time next year,ā said Chris Keeler, director of assessment for Sussex County, āSo it’ll be spring of 2025 before the project is completed, and …
As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam to help prevent waste and sustain the environment, Delaware has a new bill to consider that would further that effort. Senate Bill 263, sponsored by Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, would prohibit the sale of beverages packaged in rings or other …
