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Written on: April 26th, 2012 in Guest Posts, Helping Our Neighbors
Guest Post by Anas Ben Addi, Executive Director of DSHA Buying a new home is a big decision; especially for first time homebuyers. In light of the downturn in the housing market since 2008, it’s no wonder people are hesitant to take the plunge and purchase their first home. The good news, though, is that […]
Written on: January 3rd, 2012 in Education, Guest Posts
Guest Post from Dr. Lillian Lowery, Delaware Secretary of Education: Almost 10 years ago, the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act began requiring states to report disaggregated student test scores. Aggregated results had masked serious deficiencies among many of our country’s most vulnerable students. The law’s great legacy is bringing accountability for states, districts, […]
Written on: December 4th, 2011 in Education, Guest Posts
Guest Post from Delaware’s Secretary of Education, Dr. Lillian Lowery Our mission in the Delaware Department of Education is that every student will graduate from our public schools college or career ready, with the freedom to choose his or her life’s course. Yet I know paying for some of those desired courses can be a […]
Written on: November 19th, 2011 in Guest Posts
We love delicious local, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving meals, so we asked the head of Delaware’s Division of Public Health, Dr.Karyl Rattay, to provide some tips on food safety for the holidays. You might also enjoy our previous post on local, fresh Thanksgiving options. **** Guest Post from Dr. Karyl Rattay: I am especially thankful […]
Written on: November 16th, 2011 in Guest Posts, Recognizing State Employees
Guest Post from Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock: I see the creativity of Delaware’s state employees in the workplace on a daily basis. Outside of the workplace, our employees pursue a variety of creative interests from singing in choirs to participating in community theatre to taking photographs of Delaware’s beautiful landscapes. The key ingredients […]