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Delaware Education Secretary Cindy Marten said the state assessment shows 42% of third through eighth graders are proficient in English and 18% of 11th graders in math while schools with literacy coaches recorded gains.

The department will replicate the coaching program in more schools to boost scores.

Sussex County Land Trust preserved the 88-acre Ard Na Gréine farm in Lewes earlier this year, protecting the open space from development and planning a master plan to add recreational trails with community sessions beginning next spring.

Local, state and federal officials joined the celebration on Wednesday.

The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve will host a free two-day symposium on Sept.

22 and 23, featuring presentations, poster sessions and site tours at the St. Jones and Blackbird Creek Reserves. Registration is required (deadline Sept. 4) with lunch provided on day one.

With cooler weather approaching, Delaware households can access state utility aid programs to help pay their cold-weather bills and learn about eligibility from local resources.

The state has partnered with Grow with Google to offer free digital skills training including Google Career Certificates and AI courses, with Tech Hubs launching in libraries, schools + community organizations statewide.

The initiative helps residents earn credentials in fields like cybersecurity and IT support, opening new pathways to employment.