Delaware announces Early Literacy Plan to strengthen classroom instruction
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025
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
Department of Education | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025
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.
Delaware Launches Program to Grow Teacher Workforce – Centered on Students, Powered by Educators
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Delaware is investing in its future educators through a new pilot program to grow Delaware’s teacher workforce from within our schools. This school year, 10 dedicated educators are serving registered paraprofessional apprentices through the new Paraprofessional Registered Occupation (PRO) program. PRO is designed to keep students at the center by building a strong, diverse teacher […]
Four Schools Earn State School Counseling Award
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Four Delaware schools have earned the 2025-26 Sapphire Award for Excellence in School Counseling, a recognition that honors school counseling programs that are comprehensive, data-informed, and designed to serve each and every student. This year’s honorees are: • Mount Pleasant High School (Brandywine School District) • Brader Elementary School (Christina School District) • Thurgood Marshall […]
2026 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be named next month
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2025
Twenty outstanding teachers will be honored at a celebration on Oct. 14, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.
