Posts Tagged ‘Dr. Susan Bunting’
Del. Education Secretary Dr. Susan Bunting To Step Down In Dec.
Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting, former Superintendent of the Indian River School District, plans to step down in December. Governor John Carney appointed Bunting shortly after he took office in 2017. A successor to Bunting as Education Secretary has not been named. The Governor’s office said she intends to stay involved in educator…
Read MoreDel. Reaches $15-Million Agreement With School COVID-19 Testing Partner
Delaware has reached a $15-million partnership with a corporation that would provide comprehensive COVID-19 testing in schools. According to Delaware Public Health, Quidel will provide rapid antigen testing with on-the-spot results available in as little as ten minutes. 鈥淲hen used alongside other prevention strategies, like distancing and face masks, testing creates an additional level of…
Read MoreGov Carney to Hold Virtual Town Hall Wednesday at 6pm
Governor’s Institute for School Leadership Launched in Delaware
Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting on Friday announced the launch of the Governor鈥檚 Institute for School Leadership (GISL), a two-pronged training program for aspiring school leaders and current district leaders. A partnership between the Governor鈥檚 Office, Delaware Department of Education, University of Delaware, and Delaware鈥檚 public schools, the institute launches this month with…
Read MoreDel. Creates Fund To Help Schools Keep Teachers, Staff Working
Delaware school districts and charter schools may qualify to obtain part of a state fund to prevent possible teacher and staff layoffs due to declining enrollment. Governor John Carney and Education Secretary Dr. Susan Bunting announced Thursday that the state would provide $9-million in one-time funding for districts and charters that certify they will not…
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