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Written on: October 13th, 2011 in Agriculture
The leaves are turning and it’s a great day to get outdoors. We helped kick off the Sussex Outdoors Summit this morning and we’ll be celebrating the success of Cool Spring Farmers Market in Wilmington this evening. It may be getting colder, but you can still get fresh fruit and vegetables. There are plenty of […]
Written on: September 28th, 2011 in Education, Guest Posts
Guest post from Secretary of Education Dr. Lillian M. Lowery Educators, in partnership with invested parents and community members, are working hard across our state to close achievement gaps and ensure every child is succeeding. Some of that work recently led to national honors. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognized three Delaware schools, among about 300 […]
Written on: September 24th, 2011 in Education
Our kids are back to school – and as parents, we worry when they’re not around. Across the country, many students, parents, and educators are concerned about bullying. Bullies can make kids – and adults – feel weak. But often, kids can surprise and inspire us with their strength, their passion, and their creativity. To […]
Written on: August 20th, 2011 in Effective & Efficient Government, Guest Posts
Guest post from Delaware State Housing Director Anas Ben Addi. Have you seen all the Sheriff Sales in the newspapers? I have, and the numbers are staggering. With the downturn in the economy over the last few years, more families than ever are losing their home to foreclosure. If you, or someone you know, have […]
Written on: July 23rd, 2011 in Agriculture, Guest Posts
I’m looking forward to this year’s Delaware State Fair! Here’s a guest post by Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee. **** July in Delaware means it is State Fair time. The Fair means a lot of different things to different people, but there is no doubt that celebrating our agriculture is the major theme. After […]