Delaware’s statewide literacy strategy earns national recognition for strengthening teacher preparation
Delaware’s statewide effort to improve early literacy is gaining national recognition as the state strengthens how future teachers are prepared to teach reading. A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) highlights Delaware’s work to align educator preparation programs with evidence-based reading instruction. The recognition comes as Delaware completes the first round of comprehensive […]
New national report shows Delaware making recovery gains while students remain below pre-pandemic levels
Education Scorecard ranks Delaware 4th in math recovery and 14th in reading recovery while state leaders emphasize urgency around literacy and long-term student outcomes The new national Education Scorecard report shows Delaware students are making important academic recovery gains, with the state ranking 4th out of 38 states in math growth and 14th out […]
Delaware accelerates statewide early literacy strategy with more than $8m to strengthen classroom reading instruction
Delaware is accelerating the implementation of its statewide early literacy strategy with more than $8 million in aligned investments to strengthen reading instruction in classrooms across the state. The Delaware Department of Education today announced two investments supporting that work: a $1.9 million State Implementation Fund (SIF) grant from Accelerate and $6.1 million in competitive Bridge […]
Delaware announces Early Literacy Plan to strengthen classroom instruction
Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten today launched the Delaware Early Literacy Plan— a statewide effort to ensure every student reads on grade level by the end of third grade. Announced during the opening session of today’s statewide educator professional learning day, the plan outlines enhanced supports and resources so every learner […]
Delaware announces new Bridge to Practice grant to strengthen early literacy
Secretary of Education Cindy Marten today announced a major new investment to strengthen and accelerate early literacy success across Delaware: The Bridge to Practice competitive grant. This initiative is designed to ensure that every child in Delaware is reading on grade level by the end of third grade – a milestone that sets the course for lifelong success.
