State seeks sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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
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 […]
