A groundbreaking workforce development initiative marked a major milestone Monday as 24 participants became the first graduates of the BioConnect DE Biomanufacturing Training Program, an intensive, tuition-free course aimed at preparing Delawareans for careers in the state’s rapidly expanding life sciences sector. The graduation ceremony, held Monday at EastSide Charter School’s Chemours STEM Hub, celebrated the achievements of the program’s …
WILMINGTON – For the first time, Delawareans have a day dedicated to celebrating the First State. Governor Matt Meyer is inviting Delawareans to join the inaugural 302 Day event, a new tradition aimed at fostering community pride and connection across the state. The event will take place Sunday, March 2 from noon to 3:02 p.m. at EastSide Charter School in …
This Week’s Top Stories Include Cindy Marten appointed Delaware Secretary of Education Christiana Care house staff becomes first to unionize in DE, 2nd pool of docs Chamber Executive Director Jo Schmeiser reflects on 2024, looks ahead at 2025 Melissa Stewart caters to customers with a sweet tooth EastSide Charter unveils long-awaited, $27M Chemours STEM Hub Wilmington City Council to launch …
WILMINGTON – EastSide Charter School unveiled a new STEM hub Monday with the goal of creating job opportunities for underrepresented children, training Delaware adults, and creating a love and passion for math and science. Named the Chemours STEM Hub after the lead donor – $4 million from Chemours – other funding sources include $1 million from Barclays US Consumer Bank, …
One of the songs blasting on the speakers to bring the energy to EastSide Charter School’s students as they embark on their first day of school Tuesday was “I Can” by musical legend Nas. Widely-considered one of the best lyricists of all time, Nas wrote the chorus: “I know I can (I know I can), Be what I wanna be …
As Delaware students head back to school, a state task force dedicated to keeping their environment positive had a major focus on family engagement and funding. The 24-member Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force, made of government and educational officials as well as school behavioral specialists and resource officers, first heard a presentation from Kendall Massett, executive director of …
They called it a ground-breaking for the new Kingswood Community Center, but it was more of a joyous love-in. Love for the 83-year-old institution, love for those who founded and ran it, love for those who expanded its scope to serve residents from childbirth to senior citizens, love for those who acted on faith that they could transform the neighborhood …
