DE Dept of Education

Delaware CTE students earned 4,118 college credit hours during the 25-2026 school year! These credits represent more than $1.5 million in estimated tuition value, helping students get a head start while potentially reducing costs for families. More: de.gov/edplan

Families, educators, students and community members: We want to hear from you! Join us for one of two town halls to learn more about the new School Performance and Support Framework: Nov. 9 | 6–7:30pm (hybrid) Nov. 17 | 6–7:30pm (virtual) More info: education.delaware.gov/commu…

Congratulations to Delaware's 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars: Akshaj Bais, Sudipa Chowdhury, and Nathan Hryniewicz from @NCHSpatriots and Jai Mihir Thacker from The Charter School of Wilmington. Learn more about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program: ed.gov/grants-and-programs/r…

Strong schools start with strong leadership! Delaware is investing in school leaders through professional learning and coaching to support educators, create safe schools, and improve student outcomes.Learn more: de.gov/edplan

Because early awareness and strong partnerships help children get the support they need to succeed. Together, we are building a Delaware where every child is seen, supported and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

As National School Bus Safety Week comes to a close, the Delaware Department of Education reminds everyone of the importance of staying safe when students get on and off the bus. The department also recognizes the dedicated professionals who work hard to keep students safe!

During National School Bus Safety Week, we recognize the drivers, aides, transportation teams, and families who help students travel safely to and from school. Safe transportation is an essential part of ensuring students arrive at school ready to learn. de.gov/edplan

Families, educators and community members have an opportunity to help shape the future of education funding in Delaware! Delaware is working toward a fairer, more transparent school funding system. Learn more, follow the progress and share your voice: education.delaware.gov/commu…

For 63 years, Delaware’s Teacher of the Year program has recognized educators who inspire students, strengthen schools and make a lasting difference. Congrats to @ChristinaK12's Jessica Liu for being named Delaware’s 2027 State TOY last night! More: de.gov/edplan

Congratulations! @ChristinaK12 news.delaware.gov/2026/10/13…

Because early awareness and strong partnerships help children get the support they need to succeed. Together, we are building a Delaware where every child is seen, supported and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Through DelawarePathways.org, the state is helping students explore careers early, connect what they’re learning in the classroom to real-world experiences, and see the education and training opportunities that can help them reach their goals. More: amacad.org/opportunities/in-…

DDOE is accepting applications for the Director of CCTE/STEM Initiatives position. View the position and apply: applitrack.com/joindelawares…

ICYMI: Delaware is developing a School Performance and Support Framework designed to act earlier, strengthen support for schools and students, and increase support and accountability as need grows. The framework is a draft. youtube.com/watch?v=-_Pl9zC_… More: education.delaware.gov/commu…

Explore Delaware Schools has 54,661 views since its July launch. The portal gives families, educators and communities one place to find Delaware school info, including choice options, search tools, performance data, statewide measures and priorities. Visit explore.education.delaware.g…

DDOE is excited to see its Literacy for We the People highlighted nationally! The program strengthens literacy through civics and history instruction, using practices aligned with the Science of Reading to help students build civic knowledge. Full article: nataliewexler.substack.com/p…

“The work is making sure what we know reaches students through strong instruction every day and then showing our progress in ways we can reliably measure, see and report,” Secretary of Education Cindy Marten said. news.delaware.gov/2026/10/05…

Learn more about the School Performance and Support Framework, upcoming state Teacher of the Year event, amazing students, early literacy coaches, and more in this month's issue of Take Note! More: t.e2ma.net/webview/weoomg/30…

Delaware currently ranks 13th in the nation for FAFSA completion, with 65.5% of students completing FAFSA as of this month. Delaware has already exceeded its statewide goal of 65% and last year’s final rate of 63%. Learn how Delaware expands opportunities: de.gov/edplan

“These results add another important part of the picture of how Delaware students are doing,” Secretary of Education Cindy Marten said. More: news.delaware.gov/2026/09/29…