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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...

Upcoming Events

Public Education Funding Commission (PEFC) Meeting

Date: March 16, 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: Virtual Meeting

This meeting is virtual. PEFC will continue the comprehensive review of public education funding for all students and populations served by district and charter schools, develop a roadmap of recommendations to implement improvements to the public education funding system, and serve as an ongoing body to review the funding annually and recommend updates and changes.

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Council on Educational Technology Meeting

Date: March 18, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Location: Cape Henlopen Fred Thomas Building

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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Public School Transportation Committee Meeting

Date: March 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Townsend Building, Cabinet Room / Second Floor

This meeting has been cancelled. Committee Finished Required Business in February, Meeting No Longer Required Public School Transportation Committee Meeting

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Right now, only 25% of eligible Delaware families with young children can access funded early education. Our goal: 40% by 2028. Because every child deserves a strong start. http://de.gov/edplan #DEedu #earlylearning

By 2028, Delaware is committed to ensuring more than 53% of third graders read on grade level — up from 38% today. Every child deserves to read well. Our plan makes that promise real. http://de.gov/edplan #DEedu #literacy #Edequity

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