State seeks sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Delaware Department of Education is seeking sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) managed locally by the Delaware Department of Education. Sponsors in CACFP can receive reimbursement for meals served in compliance with Program […]
Christina’s Jessica Liu named 2027 Delaware Teacher of the Year
A multilingual learner teacher from the Christina School District is Delaware’s 2027 State Teacher of the Year. Dr. Jessica Liu of Etta J. Wilson Elementary School now is Delaware’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten made the announcement tonight during a Dover ceremony to honor the 20 district/charter teachers […]
Delaware awards $7.1 million to strengthen early literacy instruction
Second round of Bridge to Practice grants supports educators and school leaders in putting science-of-reading knowledge into daily classroom practice The Delaware Department of Education has awarded more than $7.1 million in Bridge to Practice grants to 28 districts and charter schools for the 2026–27 school year, continuing the state’s investment in strengthening early […]
Delaware sees continued progress in graduation and English language growth
Delaware’s four-year graduation rate increased to 89 percent in 2025, continuing a four-year upward trend and exceeding the 2019 pre-pandemic rate of 86.7 percent. Multilingual learners across Delaware achieved an average of 48.6 percent of their individual English language growth targets in 2026, compared with 46 percent in 2025 and 42.8 percent in 2024. The […]
2027 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be named next month
Delaware will celebrate 20 outstanding educators on Oct. 13 and announce which one will serve as the state’s 2027 Teacher of the Year. Districts and the Delaware Charter Network nominated the teachers during the 2026 calendar year. The nominees were recognized for their ability to inspire a love of learning, their exemplary professional qualities […]
