Delaware Schools

DETV News Update: Back the Blue Event, TikTok Lawsuit, Verizon Outage & More

by Brandon ReedCommunity, DETV News, RECENT POST January 20, 2026No Comments

DETV News Update | Back the Blue Event, TikTok Lawsuit, Verizon Outage & More Stay informed with the latest Delaware news! In this segment: Back the Blue Memorial Postponed: The Blue Line Network delays the Milton sticker tribute honoring fallen DSP Cpl. Matthew T. “Ty” Snook due to snow and extreme cold. Donations support Snook’s …

Spooktacular Spotlight: A Student Teacher’s Kindness Brings Magic to Halloween

by S.D. WeldinCommunity, DETV News, RECENT POST October 31, 2024October 31, 2024No Comments

DELAWARE– This year, every kid at Wilbur Elementary will go trick-or-treating in a costume they love, thanks to a student teacher who brewed up a powerful idea. Alexandra Sweeny, a senior at the University of Delaware, stepped up when she overheard a homeless student wishing for a Ninja costume that his mother could not afford. …

Good Morning Wilmington educators and art

Empowering our Students and Bringing Art to the Community | Good Morning Wilmington

by S.D. WeldinGood Morning Wilmington, RECENT POST August 21, 2024No Comments

WILMINGTON, Del. — In this episode of Good Morning Wilmington, host Ivan Thomas presents two segments featuring guests who make it their mission to give back to the community through education and art. The first segment includes four educators, Harold “Butch” Ingram, Robert Peterson, Rahsheem Hollis, and Aaron Bass, who share their challenges and motivations …

Delaware Backpack Giveaways!

by S.D. WeldinCommunity, DETV News, RECENT POST August 8, 2024August 7, 2024No Comments

WILMINGTON, Del. — As we get closer to the start of the next school year, many Delaware organizations organized backpack giveaways for students! In the upcoming month, there are many events for families to receive FREE school supplies including backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more! AUGUST 10th: Back to School Bash hosted by Nemours – at …

TOP STORY: Governor candidate plans to reform campaign finance laws and BACKPACK GIVEAWAYS | DETV News August 7th

by S.D. Weldin2024 Delaware Primaries Candidates, Community, DETV News, RECENT POST August 7, 2024August 27, 2024No Comments

WILMINGTON, Del. — The DETV News brief for August 7th, 2024 is presented by Matt Ford. News includes governor plans and backpack giveaways. TOP STORY: Governor candidate plans to reform campaign finance laws O’Mara’s “plan to clean up Delaware” includes banning corporate contributions, requiring full disclosure of donations, and establishing an office of inspector general. …

Delaware Provides Free School Meals for Students

by S.D. WeldinCommunity, DETV News, RECENT POST July 26, 2024No Comments

WILMINGTON, Del. – Next school year, public school students will have brighter smiles and fuller stomachs, thanks to new legislation providing Delaware free school meals. The initiative will make both breakfast and lunch available at no charge to any student who qualifies for reduced-priced meals. On Tuesday, Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 2 for …

BILL TO IMPROVE LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS STUCK IN SENATE

by Brandon ReedCommunity, DETV News, RECENT POST April 12, 2024No Comments

A bill aimed at improving education in Delaware faces a standstill in the state senate. The proposed legislation would mandate that public and private schools develop improvement plans if their proficiency levels on assessment tests drop below 10 percent. Introduced by state representative Bryan Shupe – the bill has garnered attention after 17 schools fell …

The Agenda October 7, 2021

by DETVThe Agenda October 7, 2021October 7, 2021No Comments

The pandemic has affected Delaware’s schools in many ways and after 18 months, we are seeing a return to in-class learning. Unfortunately some students have not made a return to the classroom and school districts are trying to locate these missing children.