The state has updated its school safety plan templates to align with the federal one. (Photo by RonBailey/iStock Getty Images)

State’s school safety plans get ‘major’ update

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

School safety programs received a “major overhaul” this year from the state agency designed to keep 140,000 students safe. Changes made by the Comprehensive School Safety Program are considered confidential, but  can include: Adding a new school building. Updating information for an existing one that’s renovated. Making changes if there’s a sharp rise or decline in enrollment. More specific plans …

Hurricane Lee

State monitoring Hurricane Lee path, effect on coastal waters

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is tracking the path of Hurricane Lee through the Atlantic but as of now sees no signs of it making land in Delaware. “At this time, odds of tropical storm conditions anywhere in our region are only 5%, but as the storm is still several days away, all interests should closely monitor the progress of …