Delaware awards $7.1 million to strengthen early literacy instruction
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2026
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 […]
Governor Meyer Launches Program Turning Student IDs into Library Cards to Expand Access to Reading and Learning
Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today announced a new pilot program allowing students to use their school-issued student IDs as library cards, removing an additional step between students and the books, research materials and learning resources available through Delaware libraries.
Delaware sees continued progress in graduation and English language growth
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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 […]
Delaware awarded $16 million to strengthen charter school quality, access and accountability
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 18, 2026
Five-year federal grant will support educational opportunities, implementation and responsible charter school growth Delaware has been awarded a five-year, $16 million federal Charter Schools Program grant to expand access to high-quality public charter school options while strengthening the support, oversight and accountability systems that help schools deliver strong outcomes for students. The grant […]
