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Delaware students shine at national technology conference in Nashville

Delaware’s top STEM students returned home with national accolades after competing in the 2025 National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference…

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Delaware teens recognized nationally for innovative community projects at YMCA Summit

Four Delaware high school students are gaining national recognition for their leadership and community impact after presenting innovative projects at…

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City launches summer literacy partnership to support Wilmington youth

WILMINGTON— A new initiative to improve youth literacy in Wilmington was announced last Wednesday by Mayor John Carney, who unveiled…

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Delaware students make historic mark at National Educators Rising Conference

Delaware students achieved unprecedented success at the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 26–29 in Orlando, Florida. Competing among…

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2 Delaware students win national honors in America’s Field Trip contest

Two Delaware high school students have been named national winners in the 2025 “America’s Field Trip” contest, a nationwide initiative…

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American Library Association’s Delaware tour stop to highlight library investments

WILMINGTON — As part of a regional tour coinciding with the American Library Association’s (ALA) Annual Conference, Senator Darius Brown,…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 9:30 am

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Meet the finalists event June 30 for principal of new Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy

Christina School District is inviting families, staff, and community members to weigh in on the future leadership of Maurice Pritchett…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 9:00 am

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Appo breaks ground on new campus that resulted from ’24 successful referendum

The construction of a new campus with two buildings is officially underway in the Appoquinimink School District. The district –…

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Del Tech expands culinary arts space by 5,600 ft., allows 80% spike in enrollment

  Delaware Technical Community College is making a major boost to its culinary arts department. The school will hold a…

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First State Educate launches free training program for school board members

A new statewide initiative is aiming to bolster school board leadership across Delaware by equipping newly elected members with free,…

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Delaware students shine at National Business Competition in Orlando

Delaware students made a powerful impression at the 2025 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, held last month…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 8:16 am

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Wilmington selected for National Success Planning Network led by Harvard’s EdRedesign Institute

Wilmington, Delaware, has been named one of six new communities nationwide to join the 2025–2026 Success Planning Community of Practice,…

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Education Funding Commission approves hybrid model for school funding

In a significant move toward reforming how public schools are funded in Delaware, the state’s Public Education Funding Commission voted…

Jarek Rutz posted at 7:31 am

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Goodbye ‘Summer Slide’: Odessa’s historic library kicks off 2025 summer reading program

ODESSA — Delaware’s oldest free library is inviting young readers to dive into books this summer as part of its…

Jarek Rutz posted at 12:40 pm

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Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America, appoints Helen Kendall as new Field Director

The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America, announced the appointment of Helen Kendall as their new Field Director. Kendall brings extensive experience…

Claudia Estrada posted at 11:37 am

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Red Clay’s Jaclyn Durant is Delaware’s 2025 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year

Jaclyn Durant, a school social worker at Richey Elementary in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, has been named Delaware’s…

Jarek Rutz posted at 9:00 am

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Provost Laura Carlson named interim president of University of Delaware

The University of Delaware announced that Provost Laura Carlson will assume the role of interim president, effective July 1, following…

Jarek Rutz posted at 9:25 am

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Newark Charter’s Katie Miro is the 2025 Delaware Charter School Teacher of the Year

Katie Miro, a first-grade teacher at Newark Charter School, has been named the 2025 Delaware Charter School Teacher of the…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2:32 pm

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Here are the 2025 Delaware school board election results

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The polls are closed, and the results are in for the…

Jarek Rutz posted at 11:11 pm

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Delaware State University celebrates Class of 2025 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies

DOVER- Delaware State University honored nearly 1,000 graduates during its 2025 spring commencement on Friday, May 9.  The day featured…

Claudia Estrada posted at 1:23 pm

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TOMORROW: Be sure to vote in 2025 school board elections

It’s that time of year again, and with voter turnout historically bad – sub 10% – education experts urge the…

Jarek Rutz posted at 10:19 am

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4 finalists named for 2025 Charter School Teacher of the Year

The Delaware Charter Schools Network has announced the top four finalists for the 2025 Charter School Teacher of the Year,…

Jarek Rutz posted at 10:50 am

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Charter School of Wilmington wins national STEM Competition and $100K

Students from the Charter School of Wilmington have been named National Winners of the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow…

Jarek Rutz posted at 10:50 am

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University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announces resignation

University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announced Monday he will step down from his role at the end of June,…

Jarek Rutz posted at 9:58 am

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    DCF awards $13M to University of Delaware Alzheimer’s Research Center

    WILMINGTON – The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) announced a five-year, $13.1 million investment in the Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging
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    Juvenile and K. Michelle to headline 2025 HBCU week concert in Wilmington

    WILMINGTON — The HBCU Week Foundation has announced that Juvenile and K. Michelle will headline the 2025 HBCU Concert Series
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    Delaware Tourism Office opens TEAMS program applications for sporting events

    The Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) has opened applications for the second round of its Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS)
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    Delaware Department of Labor celebrates construction week with workshops

    WILMINGTON – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Construction Enforcement, alongside community and industry partners, will mark National Construction
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    Delaware unveils SEFA grant program to support social equity marijuana businesses

    The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, an
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    Art exhibition at ChristianaCare honors Delaware women leaders

    NEWARK— The Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a division of the Department of Human Resources, has partnered with ChristianaCare to open the
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    Delaware Restaurant Foundation showcased as National Workforce Development Leader

     The Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF), the nonprofit arm of the Delaware Restaurant Association, was highlighted last week at the 2025 Hospitality Pathways
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    Urban Artist Exchange Amphitheater honored with AIA Delaware Design Award

    WILMINGTON — The Urban Artist Exchange (UAE) Outdoor Amphitheater has been named a recipient of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Delaware Design
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    Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home Expanding in Talleyville Shopping Center

    WILMINGTON, Del. — Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home, a popular upscale resale shop benefiting the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
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    First State Ballet Theatre Brings Spine-Chilling ‘Dracula’ to The Grand

    WILMINGTON, Del. — Just in time for Halloween, First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT) will present Dracula at The Grand Opera
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