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$5 Million in State Arts Grants Heads to All Three Delaware Counties

Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
Delaware Division of the Arts Funding Strengthens Communities, Schools, and Local Economies Statewide, DEL. (July 29, 2026) – Whether you...

Delaware launches Explore Delaware Schools to give families one trusted starting point for public school information

Monday, July 13th, 2026
Families should not have to search across multiple websites to understand Delaware’s public schools. Public information should be easy to...

State announces free and reduced-price meals policy for 2026-27 academic year

Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable...

Delaware students earn national STEM recognition through Career and Technical Education

Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
Delaware is preparing students for high-demand careers by connecting classroom learning to authentic experiences where they solve problems, design solutions...

Delaware students earn national recognition while building the future of healthcare

Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
Delaware is preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals by connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences. When students have opportunities...

Delaware students help build the future of Delaware’s educator workforce

Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
Delaware is strengthening its educator workforce by helping students explore teaching and education careers while they are still in school...

Upcoming Events

Council on Educational Technology Meeting

Date: August 19, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Location: Brandywine School District Operations Center

The Council on Educational Technology will provide strategic guidance for public education technology by conducting needs assessments; offering policy and budget recommendations; engaging in strategic planning to ensure alignment between state and local efforts; defining acceptable use policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; and providing support for technology-related procurement.

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School Construction Funding Formula Committee

Date: August 20, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 am

Location: Townsend Building, 2nd floor Cabinet Rm.

Per bond bill epilogue section 167, this meeting is to review the Department of Education's school construction funding formula.

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Council on Educational Technology Meeting

Date: September 16, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Location: To Be Announced

The Council on Educational Technology will provide strategic guidance for public education technology by conducting needs assessments; offering policy and budget recommendations; engaging in strategic planning to ensure alignment between state and local efforts; defining acceptable use policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; and providing support for technology-related procurement.

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In partnership with the Delaware Mathematics Coalition, DDOE supported summer math camps for over 85 elementary and middle school educators. Because when we invest in educators, we invest in students. Learn more about the state's plan for public education: http://de.gov/edplan

Delaware has 224 public schools serving students from early childhood to high school. In each, are students with different strengths, goals and experiences. DDOE's Strategic Plan starts with students and makes sure all schools can best help all learners: http://de.gov/edplan

Check this important item off your back-to-school list! In Delaware, proof of a lead test is required for enrollment in child care, pre-K, and kindergarten. Testing is offered in all three counties, takes only a few minutes, and results are available before you leave.

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