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Smells like teen spirit.
Wait wrong band. From teen support* to hard rock, Delaware outfits are landing new grants to support students.
TeenSHARP, the nonprofit based in downtown Wilmington, just landed new funding from WSFS Bank’s foundation. Delaware Tech just clinched a spot within the Metallica Scholars Initiative, further fueling support for workforce development. Yes, that Metallica.
In this weekly roundup, we’ll catch you up on these and other education updates you may have missed.
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TeenSHARP lands $300,000 grant to support Delaware students
One bank’s charitable arm just announced grants this summer.
The WSFS CARES Foundation selected two organizations in Delaware, totaling $500,000 in giving this quarter. One such organization is TeenSHARP, a national nonprofit based in Wilmington.
The program will receive $300,000 to continue providing high school students “assistance as they move to and through college, helping them navigate their professional careers to build leadership and decision-making skills, financial stability and independence,” WSFS Bank wrote in a July 15 announcement.
The bank’s foundation has long supported the program aimed at helping Black, Latino and lower-income students reach top schools – watching the program grow from just 10 students, to about 400. Founded in 2009, TeenSHARP supports such students through “intense academic preparation, support and advising,” according to its website, with various virtual programs available.
“The WSFS CARES Foundation continues to show up as a strong supporter of TeenSHARP for more than four years of our 15+ year run of opening the doors to opportunity and dynamic leadership for Black, Latino and low-income students across the Delaware Valley,” said Tamara Fentress, chief of staff at TeenSHARP, in a statement.
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Delaware Technical Community College joins Metallica Scholars initiative
Delaware Technical Community College just joined a new program connected to a famous rock band.
That’s the Metallica Scholars Initiative, and DelTech is one of 18 new colleges joining its ranks. The initiative was created by All Within My Hands, a non-profit created by both members and management of Metallica. Each school receives $75,000 to enhance workforce training programs, impacting some 8,000 students.
“When we launched the Metallica Scholars Initiative, it really spoke to me,” said James “Papa Het” Hetfield, Metallica guitarist and lead singer, in a press release. “A collective goal of breaking the stigma of trade skills. Trade skills are vital to society, and what’s even more important is to support the many folks who are trying to create a career by learning and using these skills. I am so proud — we all are — to see how this program is changing lives.”
The initiative offers workforce opportunities for students interested in gaining skills and training to find “meaningful and well-paying careers.” To date, All Within My Hands has invested more than $10.5 million in the workforce, according to the release.
“This generous funding will help us deliver on our mission of responding to the needs of Delaware’s employers through workforce training programs for our state’s high-demand jobs,” Delaware Tech President Mark T. Brainard said in a statement.
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ICYMI: Lawmaker calls for ‘comprehensive audit’ in Delaware child counselor hiring after failures
State Sen. Brian Pettyjohn called on the Department of Education to conduct a “comprehensive audit” of the credential verification process for child counselors in public schools. It comes in the wake of one Brandywine School District employee arrested this month on rape charges, amid previous allegations of sexual misconduct, as previously reported.
That school therapist, John Arnold, used a “bogus degree” to land his position, Delaware Online/The News Journal has learned.
In addition, according to interviews and documents obtained by Delaware Online/The News Journal, a parent and employees at Nemours Children’s Hospital raised concerns to district officials months before his arrest.
Such issues centered on Arnold’s qualifications – recently determined to have been fabricated – his treatment of a 6-year-old child in his program who was under Nemours’ care, his history of practicing without a license and his behavior toward staff. The concerns were first raised in April and reiterated in early May, as previously reported.
The Republican senator made a formal request to Secretary of Education Mark Holodick, according to the caucus’ communications team, to conduct the audit.
“As a State Senator and a member of the Education Committee, I am deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of our children,” Sen. Pettyjohn said in a press release. “The reported case highlights a significant oversight in the credential verification process, which not only endangers our children but also erodes public trust in our education and child welfare systems.”
Police told Delaware Online/The News Journal there is no current indication that Arnold, who was recently working at Lombardy Elementary School, victimized his students.
He’s accused of assaulting a 5-year-old girl, with claims dating back to 2022, according to court documents.
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Got a story? Kelly Powers covers race, culture and equity for Delaware Online/The News Journal and USA TODAY Network Northeast, with a focus on education. Contact her at kepowers@gannett.com or (231) 622-2191, and follow her on X @kpowers01.
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Delaware Department of Technology & Information implements CloudNuro SaaS Management Platform
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Delaware Department of Technology & Information implements CloudNuro to improve its SaaS (Salesforce) governance, cost allocation, and chargeback automation.
— Pratul Patel, Chief Product Officer, CloudNuro
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — CloudNuro, the leader in the Public Sector, State and Local Government for the enterprise SaaS, Cloud, and AI governance, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the State of Delaware Department of Technology & Information (DTI) to modernize and unify Salesforce management across the state agencies.
Under this initiative, CloudNuro will deliver a comprehensive SaaS governance using the FinOps Foundation framework – FinOps-for-SaaS for Salesforce license visibility, cost allocation, and chargeback management. The platform will streamline contract ingestion, automate license-to-usage mapping, and support configurable cost models, including markup, license-based allocation, usage-based chargeback, and hybrid structures. The result is a clear, defensible, and auditable view of technology spending across the state environment.
By adopting CloudNuro’s automated workflows and intelligence-driven governance, the State of Delaware is expected to reduce manual administrative effort. The initiative also creates a single source of truth for Salesforce utilization across agencies and departments, strengthening financial oversight and enabling data-driven budgeting.
Key capabilities Delaware will gain include:
• Single-pane-of-glass view of Salesforce subscriptions, usage, users, and costs across the state
• Centralized ingestion of Salesforce contracts, entitlements, and renewals
• Automated mapping of licenses to actual usage patterns
• Configurable chargeback models (license-based, consumption-based, or hybrid)
• Agency-level dashboards for cost transparency and optimization
• Cross-agency visibility into unused, underutilized, or misaligned licenses
• Standardized governance to support audits, procurement workflows and renewal planning
“We’re proud to support the State of Delaware in bringing financial discipline and transparency to Salesforce governance across agencies,” said Shyam Kumar, CEO of CloudNuro. “This engagement reflects the growing need for accountable, data-driven technology management in the public sector.”
This engagement reflects CloudNuro’s expanding role in supporting public sector digital modernization. By providing automated governance, FinOps-ready cost insights, and seamless alignment with procurement, IT, and finance operations, CloudNuro helps government organizations strengthen accountability, reduce waste, and streamline complex technology environments. The CloudNuro FinOps platform is used by several large public-sector agencies, including Los Angeles Metro, Cook County, DuPage County, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, and the City of Aurora.
For public-sector IT leaders, CloudNuro delivers a modernized approach to SaaS and cloud governance – purpose-built for the scale, rigor, and compliance needs of state operations.
About CloudNuro Corp:
CloudNuro is a leader in Enterprise SaaS Management Platforms, giving enterprises and government unmatched visibility, governance, and cost optimization. Recognized twice in a row by Gartner in the SaaS Management Platforms Magic Quadrant and named a Leader in the Info-Tech SoftwareReviews Data Quadrant, CloudNuro is trusted by several public sector and government agencies, including Cook County, DuPage County, City of Aurora, Los Angeles Metro, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, State of Delaware, and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
As the only Unified FinOps Platform for the Enterprise, CloudNuro brings AI, SaaS and IaaS management together in a unified view. With a 15-minute setup and measurable results in under 24 hours, CloudNuro gives IT teams a fast path to value.
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Delaware County’s 250th events aim to boost local economy
DELAWARE COUNTY – Delaware County is gearing up for a year-long celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, bringing together community partners for a series of events and programs.
Delaware County’s plans for the semiquincentennial
The Delaware County America 250 Commission hosted a “We the People” party to unveil plans for the upcoming celebrations.
The events aim to educate and connect the local community while drawing visitors from outside Philadelphia to explore the area’s rich history.
What they’re saying:
“Delaware County is not just watching from the sidelines, we are proud to be an essential part of a massive regional and national celebration,” said Christine Reuther, Delaware County Council Vice Chair.
Andrea Silva, director of the Delaware County America 250 Commission, highlighted the diverse themes that will be showcased throughout the year.
Celebrating 250 years of history
The backstory:
Friday’s event celebrated Delaware County’s 250-year history, with different tables reflecting various themes.
Attendees included Colonial Farmstead, Penn’s Woods Winery, and Pathways to Freedom.
The programming will feature over 100 events, including the Battle for Independence: Amazing Race to Brandywine and the Irish America 250 Kick Off on Jan. 14.
The celebrations are expected to leave a lasting legacy, with hopes of boosting the local economy.
“We want to see real economic impact for our local businesses as visitors from around the world come to shop on our main streets and stay in our towns and eat in our restaurants,” said Reuther.
What’s next:
This year’s county event specifics can be found here.
The Source: Information from the Delaware County America 250 Commission.
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Wilmington’s first homicide of 2026 claims life of 19-year-old
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A 19-year-old man was shot dead in Wilmington’s Southbridge neighborhood in the early hours of Jan. 9, police said.
Wilmington officers arriving to the 200 block of S. Claymont St. about 3:30 a.m. found the teen there.
The teen, whom police have not named, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information about this shooting should contact Wilmington Police Detective Derek Haines at (302) 576-3656. People can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com.
Violence by the numbers
This is the first homicide reported this year in Delaware, which last year saw a slight drop in all violent killings.
Delaware police reported 52 people being killed in violent crimes in 2025, a drop of nearly 12% when compared with 59 people killed in 2024, according to a Delaware Online/The News Journal database.
While the number of people killed in homicides statewide is down, the number of people killed by gunfire in Delaware was up in 2025 for the third year in a row.
According to the Delaware Online database, 47 were shot dead in Delaware last year. That was one more victim (46) than in 2024, three more (44) than in 2023 and nine more (38) than in 2022.
Despite the increase in gun-related deaths, there were fewer people shot last year in Delaware for the second year in a row.
Police reported 164 people being shot last year in Delaware. The previous year saw 195 people shot and police reported 210 people being shot in 2023.
This was the fewest people shot in Delaware since 2018, when police reported 146 people being shot statewide.
Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com.
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