Wednesday, August 14 2019 8:01 AM EDT2019-08-14 12:01:21 GMT
Wednesday, August 14 2019 8:44 AM EDT2019-08-14 12:44:26 GMT
The Sussex Technical School District has contracted with the University of Delaware for a study that will gather data on applicants to Sussex County’s career-technical high school and help improve the admissions process and marketing.More
The Sussex Technical School District has contracted with the University of Delaware for a study that will gather data on applicants to Sussex County’s career-technical high school and help improve the admissions process and marketing.More
Tuesday, July 30 2019 2:38 PM EDT2019-07-30 18:38:22 GMT
Tuesday, July 30 2019 2:49 PM EDT2019-07-30 18:49:40 GMT
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(Photo: MGN)
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that the Office of Student Financial Assistance awarded about 46,000 students more than $86 million to attend one of Maryland’s colleges or universities.More
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that the Office of Student Financial Assistance awarded about 46,000 students more than $86 million to attend one of Maryland’s colleges or universities. More
Tuesday, July 23 2019 3:45 PM EDT2019-07-23 19:45:05 GMT
Tuesday, July 23 2019 3:49 PM EDT2019-07-23 19:49:44 GMT
Seaford High and Middle School may look different next year, especially those who will be patrolling the hallways. After 20 years, the hallways will now be patrolled by the Seaford Police Department rather than Delaware State Police.More
Seaford High and Middle School may look different next year, especially those who will be patrolling the hallways. After 20 years, the hallways will now be patrolled by the Seaford Police Department rather than Delaware State Police. More
Wednesday, July 17 2019 8:12 AM EDT2019-07-17 12:12:41 GMT
Wednesday, July 17 2019 9:23 AM EDT2019-07-17 13:23:22 GMT
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(Photo: MGN Online)
A trial is set to begin in a lawsuit alleging Delaware officials are failing to provide adequate educational opportunities for disadvantaged students, partly because local school property tax collections are based on outdated assessments.More
A trial is set to begin in a lawsuit alleging Delaware officials are failing to provide adequate educational opportunities for disadvantaged students, partly because local school property tax collections are based on outdated assessments. More
Thursday, July 11 2019 6:23 PM EDT2019-07-11 22:23:50 GMT
Friday, July 12 2019 7:24 AM EDT2019-07-12 11:24:27 GMT
Dylan Rosas-Rivera, a fourth grader at Pinehurst Elementary, was selected as the winner this year. In his essay, Rosas-Rivera said he loves Salisbury and as mayor, he would promote tourism, affordable housing and paid internships for high school students.More
Dylan Rosas-Rivera, a fourth grader at Pinehurst Elementary, was selected as the winner this year. In his essay, Rosas-Rivera said he loves Salisbury and as mayor, he would promote tourism, affordable housing and paid internships for high school students.More
Thursday, July 11 2019 8:14 AM EDT2019-07-11 12:14:53 GMT
Thursday, July 11 2019 8:17 AM EDT2019-07-11 12:17:26 GMT
The Rave Panic Button mobile app, shown here during a test in the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, will be used by Sussex Technical School District staff to keep students and staff safe in an emergency. (Photo: Sussex Tech)
The Rave Panic Button mobile app, shown here during a test in the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, will be used by Sussex Technical School District staff to keep students and staff safe in an emergency. (Photo: Sussex Tech)
The Sussex Technical School District is the first district in Sussex County, Del. to use a mobile app service that officials say will help keep students and staff safe in an emergency.More
The Sussex Technical School District is the first district in Sussex County, Del. to use a mobile app service that officials say will help keep students and staff safe in an emergency.More
Tuesday, July 9 2019 11:14 AM EDT2019-07-09 15:14:50 GMT
Tuesday, July 9 2019 11:14 AM EDT2019-07-09 15:14:50 GMT
During the last decade, the average amount of debt for students graduating from Delaware colleges has increased at a rate higher than any other state.More
During the last decade, the average amount of debt for students graduating from Delaware colleges has increased at a rate higher than any other state. More
Monday, July 8 2019 10:02 PM EDT2019-07-09 02:02:49 GMT
Tuesday, July 9 2019 7:27 AM EDT2019-07-09 11:27:32 GMT
A public hearing on the Shields Elementary School project will take place on July 30. The decision was made at Monday's Lewes City Council meeting.More
A public hearing on the Shields Elementary School project will take place on July 30. The decision was made at Monday's Lewes City Council meeting.More
Thursday, June 6 2019 8:56 PM EDT2019-06-07 00:56:42 GMT
Friday, June 7 2019 7:39 AM EDT2019-06-07 11:39:45 GMT
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(Photo: MGN)
Lawmakers have introduced a bill requiring Delaware's state auditor to conduct or contract for an audit of any charter school upon request by legislators or other state officials.More
Lawmakers have introduced a bill requiring Delaware's state auditor to conduct or contract for an audit of any charter school upon request by legislators or other state officials.More
Monday, June 3 2019 7:09 PM EDT2019-06-03 23:09:47 GMT
Tuesday, June 4 2019 7:29 AM EDT2019-06-04 11:29:10 GMT
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Major George S. Welch Elementary School.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Major George S. Welch Elementary School.
DOVER, Del. --- A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new elementary school planned to serve families of people serving in the U.S. military at Dover Air Force Base. The Major George S. Welch Elementary School is a $48 million project that receiMore
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new elementary school planned to serve families of people serving in the U.S. military at Dover Air Force Base. More
Wednesday, May 29 2019 7:50 PM EDT2019-05-29 23:50:37 GMT
Thursday, May 30 2019 7:41 AM EDT2019-05-30 11:41:21 GMT
Woodbridge Middle School.
Woodbridge Middle School.
Voters in the Woodbridge School District have approved a tax hike to raise nearly $1 million after voting down a very similar request less than three months ago.More
Voters in the Woodbridge School District have approved a tax hike to raise nearly $1 million after voting down a very similar request less than three months ago.More
Tuesday, May 28 2019 10:30 AM EDT2019-05-28 14:30:41 GMT
Tuesday, May 28 2019 10:30 AM EDT2019-05-28 14:30:41 GMT
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (Photo: WBOC)
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (Photo: WBOC)
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will deliver commencement remarks on Wednesday evening to Cambridge-South Dorchester High School's 2019 graduating class.More
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will deliver commencement remarks on Wednesday evening to Cambridge-South Dorchester High School's 2019 graduating class.More
Wednesday, May 15 2019 9:15 PM EDT2019-05-16 01:15:46 GMT
Thursday, May 16 2019 7:34 AM EDT2019-05-16 11:34:04 GMT
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(Photo: WBOC)
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday he will release $255 million in extra education funding in the next fiscal year to begin implementing a long-term plan to improve Maryland schools.More
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday he will release $255 million in extra education funding in the next fiscal year to begin implementing a long-term plan to improve Maryland schools. More
Wednesday, May 15 2019 11:03 AM EDT2019-05-15 15:03:22 GMT
Wednesday, May 15 2019 1:07 PM EDT2019-05-15 17:07:25 GMT
Funding for the Mardela Middle & High School improvement project will be part of the Wicomico County executive's proposed 2020 capital budget, county officials announced Wednesday.More
Funding for the Mardela Middle & High School improvement project will be part of the Wicomico County executive's proposed 2020 capital budget, county officials announced Wednesday. More
Friday, May 10 2019 2:07 PM EDT2019-05-10 18:07:54 GMT
Friday, May 10 2019 2:07 PM EDT2019-05-10 18:07:54 GMT
In this AP file photo, a student helps block the classroom door with furniture during a mock lockdown drill at Moody High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.
In this AP file photo, a student helps block the classroom door with furniture during a mock lockdown drill at Moody High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The actions of students who died tackling gunmen at two U.S. campuses a week apart have been hailed as heroic.More
The actions of students who died tackling gunmen at two U.S. campuses a week apart have been hailed as heroic. More
Tuesday, May 7 2019 10:28 PM EDT2019-05-08 02:28:49 GMT
Wednesday, May 8 2019 7:38 AM EDT2019-05-08 11:38:05 GMT
At Tuesday night's county budget hearing, Mardela community members gave emotional testimony to advocate for the middle and high school renovation funding to be restored by the county executive.More
At Tuesday night's Wicomico County budget hearing, Mardela community members gave emotional testimony to advocate for the middle and high school renovation funding to be restored by the county executive. More
Thursday, May 2 2019 6:40 PM EDT2019-05-02 22:40:20 GMT
Friday, May 3 2019 7:27 AM EDT2019-05-03 11:27:04 GMT
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore nearly lost its pharmacy program accreditation back in 2016, but it will be saved by its new Pharmacy and Health Professions building on campus.More
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore nearly lost its pharmacy program accreditation back in 2016, but it will be saved by its new Pharmacy and Health Professions building on campus.More
Wednesday, April 24 2019 2:20 PM EDT2019-04-24 18:20:08 GMT
Wednesday, April 24 2019 3:27 PM EDT2019-04-24 19:27:14 GMT
Construction of a new building for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions is slated to begin this fall, triggered by a $10 million allocation from the 2019 Maryland General Assembly.More
Construction of a new building for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions is slated to begin this fall, triggered by a $10 million allocation from the 2019 Maryland General Assembly.More
Wednesday, April 10 2019 10:55 AM EDT2019-04-10 14:55:44 GMT
Wednesday, April 10 2019 11:54 AM EDT2019-04-10 15:54:54 GMT
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(Photo: WBOC)
People in Kent County, Del. are reacting to the outcome of Tuesday's referendum in which voters approved all three questions proposed by the Capital School District.More
People in Kent County, Del. are reacting to the outcome of Tuesday's referendum in which voters approved all three questions proposed by the Capital School District.More
Monday, April 8 2019 7:16 PM EDT2019-04-08 23:16:42 GMT
Tuesday, April 9 2019 7:34 AM EDT2019-04-09 11:34:56 GMT
Voters in the Capital School District will be heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to raise property taxes to pay for a pair of new middle schools and increased revenue for operational costs.More
Voters in the Capital School District will be heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to raise property taxes to pay for a pair of new middle schools and increased revenue for operational costs. More
Thursday, March 21 2019 7:22 PM EDT2019-03-21 23:22:41 GMT
Friday, March 22 2019 7:42 AM EDT2019-03-22 11:42:38 GMT
Dorchester County teachers came before the school board and superintendent on Thursday night to ask for more support after they say violent student behaviors are growing in the classrooms.More
Dorchester County teachers came before the school board and superintendent on Thursday night to ask for more support after they say violent student behaviors are growing in the classrooms.More
Thursday, March 21 2019 5:58 PM EDT2019-03-21 21:58:23 GMT
Friday, March 22 2019 7:37 AM EDT2019-03-22 11:37:42 GMT
There were brightly colored socks at schools throughout the Seaford School District on Thursday. The neon and mismatched socks were worn to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.More
There were brightly colored socks at schools throughout the Seaford School District on Thursday. The neon and mismatched socks were worn to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. More
Thursday, March 21 2019 6:26 AM EDT2019-03-21 10:26:47 GMT
Thursday, March 21 2019 7:27 AM EDT2019-03-21 11:27:56 GMT
After putting the brakes on controversial legislation to impose a statewide property tax to benefit Delaware's community college system, Democratic lawmakers are trying to ram through an alternative plan through the legislative budget process.More
After putting the brakes on controversial legislation to impose a statewide property tax to benefit Delaware's community college system, Democratic lawmakers are trying to ram through an alternative plan through the legislative budget process.More
Wednesday, March 20 2019 4:13 PM EDT2019-03-20 20:13:53 GMT
Thursday, March 21 2019 7:23 AM EDT2019-03-21 11:23:44 GMT
Wicomico County's budget rests at about $145 million for FY2020. Of that $145 million, around $57 million will go towards county public schools.More
On Wednesday night Executive Bob Culver announced his plans to fully fund to support Wicomico County Superintendent Donna Hanlin's request for an additional $800,000 towards education initiatives.More
Wednesday, March 20 2019 3:32 PM EDT2019-03-20 19:32:35 GMT
Wednesday, March 20 2019 3:55 PM EDT2019-03-20 19:55:34 GMT
College students in Accomack County, Va., will soon walk into a brand new academic building. The building is the latest addition to the Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa.More
College students in Accomack County, Va., will soon walk into a brand new academic building. The building is the latest addition to the Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa. More
Thursday, March 7 2019 3:54 PM EST2019-03-07 20:54:46 GMT
Thursday, March 7 2019 3:54 PM EST2019-03-07 20:54:46 GMT
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(Photo: MGN Online)
After high-profile sexual misconduct cases in schools, Maryland took a step Thursday toward joining a growing number of states enacting legislation to prevent teachers with records of misconduct from moving school-to-school.More
After high-profile sexual misconduct cases in schools, Maryland took a step Thursday toward joining a growing number of states enacting legislation to prevent teachers with records of misconduct from moving school-to-school. More
Tuesday, March 5 2019 6:43 PM EST2019-03-05 23:43:20 GMT
Wednesday, March 6 2019 7:36 AM EST2019-03-06 12:36:49 GMT
Democrats who control the Maryland General Assembly outlined legislation Tuesday that provides a blueprint to improve education over 10 years, including an expansion of pre-K and teacher raises.More
Democrats who control the Maryland General Assembly outlined legislation Tuesday that provides a blueprint to improve education over 10 years, including an expansion of pre-K and teacher raises.More
Wednesday, February 27 2019 10:15 AM EST2019-02-27 15:15:05 GMT
Wednesday, February 27 2019 10:15 AM EST2019-02-27 15:15:44 GMT
The Wicomico County Board of Education Nominating Commission is accepting applications for the District 3 board vacancy created by the early February death of school board member David Goslee.More
The Wicomico County Board of Education Nominating Commission is accepting applications for the District 3 board vacancy created by the early February death of school board member David Goslee.More
Friday, February 22 2019 1:30 PM EST2019-02-22 18:30:23 GMT
Friday, February 22 2019 3:36 PM EST2019-02-22 20:36:02 GMT
DelTech, which will offer a bachelor's in nursing degree beginning January 2017. (Photo: DTCC)
DelTech, which will offer a bachelor's in nursing degree beginning January 2017. (Photo: DTCC)
A controversial proposal allowing Delaware Technical and Community College to tax property owners to fund maintenance and repairs at the school's campuses around the state is no longer being pursued by its chief supporters.More
A controversial proposal allowing Delaware Technical and Community College to tax property owners to fund maintenance and repairs at the school's campuses around the state is no longer being pursued by its chief supporters.More
Wednesday, February 20 2019 6:16 PM EST2019-02-20 23:16:01 GMT
Thursday, February 21 2019 7:44 AM EST2019-02-21 12:44:24 GMT
After parents used social media to voice their concerns about an increasing number of fights at Salisbury Middle School, Wicomico County Schools superintendent, Dr. Donna Hanlin, addressed the issue.More
After parents used social media to voice their concerns about an increasing number of fights at Salisbury Middle School, Wicomico County Schools superintendent, Dr. Donna Hanlin, addressed the issue.More
Friday, February 8 2019 9:40 AM EST2019-02-08 14:40:40 GMT
Friday, February 8 2019 9:40 AM EST2019-02-08 14:40:40 GMT
Photo: WBOC
Photo: WBOC
Gov. Larry Hogan met with members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland on Thursday to discuss a settlement to a long-running dispute over the state's treatment of its historically black colleges.More
Gov. Larry Hogan met with members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland on Thursday to discuss a settlement to a long-running dispute over the state's treatment of its historically black colleges.More
Thursday, February 7 2019 6:44 PM EST2019-02-07 23:44:04 GMT
Friday, February 8 2019 7:41 AM EST2019-02-08 12:41:07 GMT
Gov. John Carney visits a classroom in Dover.
Gov. John Carney visits a classroom in Dover.
Lawmakers on the Delaware legislature's Joint Finance committee considered the state's $1.5 billion public education budget, which makes up a third of overall state spending.More
Lawmakers on the Delaware legislature's Joint Finance committee considered the state's $1.5 billion public education budget, which makes up a third of overall state spending. More
Thursday, February 7 2019 1:31 PM EST2019-02-07 18:31:45 GMT
Thursday, February 7 2019 1:31 PM EST2019-02-07 18:31:45 GMT
Gov. Larry Hogan spoke at a news conference Thursday about the issue of starting school after Labor Day. (Photo: Larry Hogan Facebook page)
Gov. Larry Hogan spoke at a news conference Thursday about the issue of starting school after Labor Day. (Photo: Larry Hogan Facebook page)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is speaking out against a measure to allow local school districts to decide whether schools start before or after Labor Day, but supporters say they just want to give local jurisdictions an option.More
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is speaking out against a measure to allow local school districts to decide whether schools start before or after Labor Day, but supporters say they just want to give local jurisdictions an option. More
Wednesday, February 6 2019 10:02 PM EST2019-02-07 03:02:50 GMT
Thursday, February 7 2019 7:27 AM EST2019-02-07 12:27:01 GMT
Georgetown schools have seen some of the largest enrollment increases, along with Millsboro (Source: WBOC)
Georgetown schools have seen some of the largest enrollment increases, along with Millsboro (Source: WBOC)
After their referendum failed on Tuesday, Indian River School District officials say they will continue to explore possible solutions to alleviate overcrowding in their schools.More
After their referendum failed on Tuesday, Indian River School District officials say they will continue to explore possible solutions to alleviate overcrowding in their schools. More
Wednesday, January 30 2019 10:49 PM EST2019-01-31 03:49:14 GMT
Thursday, January 31 2019 7:39 AM EST2019-01-31 12:39:15 GMT
University of Maryland President Wallace Loh will remain at the state's flagship university through June 2020, the chair of the Board of Regents chair said Wednesday.More
University of Maryland President Wallace Loh will remain at the state's flagship university through June 2020, the chair of the Board of Regents chair said Wednesday.More
Tuesday, January 29 2019 5:38 PM EST2019-01-29 22:38:39 GMT
Wednesday, January 30 2019 8:18 AM EST2019-01-30 13:18:05 GMT
Delaware lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a statewide property tax to fund repairs and renovations for aging buildings at the state's community college.More
Delaware lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a statewide property tax to fund repairs and renovations for aging buildings at the state's community college.More
Tuesday, January 22 2019 9:48 AM EST2019-01-22 14:48:41 GMT
Tuesday, January 22 2019 9:48 AM EST2019-01-22 14:48:41 GMT
(Photo: MGN Online)
(Photo: MGN Online)
A bill under consideration by Virginia's General Assembly would require schools across the state to notify parents before holding lockdown drills.More
A bill under consideration by Virginia's General Assembly would require schools across the state to notify parents before holding lockdown drills. More
