The University of Delaware hopes that on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, a brand new $150 million building will lead to the next monumental biopharmaceutical innovation. āIt was a near miracle that a global pandemic was unleashed on the world, shut down the global economy, took millions of lives, and yet the bio-industry identified, developed and delivered a …
Military student support earns 3 schools Purple Star status
The same week the legislature moved forward with a bill giving military-connected students priority in school choice decisions, the state announced its Purple Star Schools.Ā Delawareās Department of Education announced Thursday that First State Military Academy, along with Caesar Rodney School Districtās Caesar Rodney High School and Dover Air Force Base Middle School, are the stateās 2024 Purple Star Schools. …
Assisted suicide finally passes House, despite GOP concerns
A unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has once again made into this yearās legislative session. And, once again, the Republicans pushed back in full swing, with a myriad of concerns with both logistical and moral concerns. The concept made Rep. Rich Collins, R-Milsboro, question the religious morality …
93 honored as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
The head of Delawareās Department of Education has named his 93 scholars for 2024. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick selected the students based on their continued academic achievement and involvement in the community.Ā āThis represents one of the highest academic achievements a student can earn in a Delaware public school,ā Holodick said at a dinner in Dover honoring the students …
Military students could get priority in school choice
Military families in Delaware could receive a scholastic perk in the world of school choice with a new bill that unanimously was voted for in the House Education Committee Wednesday afternoon. House Bill 354, sponsored by Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha, D-Wilmington, gives the dependent children of active military members, full-time Delaware National Guard members, and active duty members of a reserve …
Makers of inappropriate deep fake images could face penalties
A bill that would punish citizens for creating and spreading inappropriate artificial intelligence images known as deep fakes passed unanimously in the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning. House Bill 353, sponsored by Rep. Krista Griffith, D-Wilmington, provides civil and criminal penalties for the wrongful disclosure of deep fakes that depict individuals in the nude or engaging in sexual conduct. Several …
First State Educate details problems, solutions to education
An organization aiming to reform education in Delaware hosted an informative webinar Wednesday that painted a picture of a poor return on investment, the importance of a successful education system, the need to engage with legislators and more. First State Educateās chief strategy and operating officer Julia Keleher hosted the virtual meeting, which also tried to get the sense of …
Metastatic cancer patients could get expanded treatment coverage
A bill that would expand treatment for a certain type of cancer passed the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee unanimously Tuesday afternoon. House Bill 364, sponsored by Rep. Cyndie Romer, D-Newark, requires that individual, blanket and group health insurance carriers cover drug treatment for the associated conditions of metastatic cancer in the same way treatment for metastatic cancer is …
New Milford school gets its name: Milford Middle School
After a few months of consideration with plenty of public input, the Milford School District Board of Education finalized a name Monday night for its new middle school.Ā The new Milford middle school, a key component of Milford School Districtās strategic plan to accommodate rapid enrollment growth, will be called “Milford Middle School.” Opening in fall 2025, the building had …
School board voter guides include nomineesā positions, more
With this yearās school board elections less than a month away, several organizations have once again published voter guides to help those participating make an informed decision on the ballot.Ā This yearās election is rather light ā with just 19 candidates campaigning across eight races. RELATED: 19 to compete for 8 seats in May 14 school board elections The guides …