Del. Reaches $15-Million Agreement With School COVID-19 Testing Partner

By The Talk of Delmarva News | July 20, 2021
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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…

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Gov Carney to Hold Virtual Town Hall Wednesday at 6pm

By Mari Lou | April 27, 2021
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Governor John Carney will NOT hold his weekly coronavirus update this afternoon. Instead he will hold a Virtual Town Hall Meeting & Update Wednesday evening at 6. He will be joined by DPH Director, Dr. Karyl Rattay, Education Secretary, Dr. Susan Bunting and Beebe Healthcare CEO and President, Dr. David Tam. Anyone wishing to submit…

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Governor’s Institute for School Leadership Launched in Delaware

By Mari Lou | January 22, 2021
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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…

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Del. Creates Fund To Help Schools Keep Teachers, Staff Working

By The Talk of Delmarva News | December 24, 2020
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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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