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DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware Gov. John Carney called for more investments in education, the environment and affordable housing Thursday in his State of the State address. Carney’s proposals include increasing housing stock by using federal American Rescue Plan funding to help rehabilitate blighted homes, raising teacher pay and boosting funding for early childhood education programs.
Right now, Delaware has the lowest average starting salary in the region and has struggled to retain educators.
The former secretary of the Delaware Department of Education is remembered by the community after her death last week.
The Christina School District board heard from members and parents opposed to a charter school moratorium.
The Christina School District board heard from members and parents opposed to a charter school moratorium.