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Delaware students attend U.S. premiere of Glory Ride

Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Arts opportunity supports Holocaust education and advances Delaware’s Strategic Plan priorities Delaware students attended the U.S. premiere of Glory Ride...

Delaware Department of Education sets measurable targets to accelerate student achievement statewide

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
The strategic plan sets targets for literacy, graduation, early education access, and educator retention Secretary of Education Cindy Marten today...

Delaware Lt. Gov Gay, Education Secretary Marten celebrate 302 Day with fourth graders

Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Delaware Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten celebrated 302 Day today by visiting fourth-grade classrooms...

Natalia Gatti Named 2026 Delaware State Champion for Poetry Out Loud

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Sussex Academy tenth grader will represent the First State at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C., April...

Charter School Accountability Committee recommends revocation of BASSE’s charter

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
The Delaware Department of Education’s Charter School Accountability Committee on Tuesday recommended the revocation of the charter of Bryan Allen...

Sponsors and meal sites sought for 2026 Summer Food Service Program

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
A program that targets children in low-income areas to ensure they have access to meals during the summer is seeking...

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More than 700 Delaware students attended the U.S. premiere of Glory Ride, a new musical based on the true story of Italian cyclist Gino Bartali. The arts ed experience aligns directly with DDOE's 2025–28 Strategic Plan: http://de.gov/edplan

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Delaware Education Secretary Cindy Marten speaks to students before the event. Photo credit: Izzy Cocuzza, Delaware Division of the Arts

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