Delaware Division of the Arts Announces $5M in Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Small Business | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
$5 Million in Grants Will Strengthen Delaware’s Communities, Economy, and Quality of Life Statewide, DEL. (August 26, 2025) – From small-town theaters to statewide education partnerships, from capital improvements to programs reaching underserved communities, the arts in Delaware are more than entertainment. They are a driver of jobs, an inspiration for young people, a […]
Delaware test scores show pockets of progress, but literacy emergency remains
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
New teaching strategies are driving gains in some Delaware schools, particularly in literacy instruction. Yet the latest student assessment performance test results show that there is still much work to do across reading, writing, and mathematics.
Delaware Libraries Launch 2025 Summer Library Reading Program
Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | Governor Matt Meyer | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” Libraries across Delaware are opening their doors to a world of imagination, learning, and creativity with the launch of the 2025 Summer Library Reading Program, themed “Color Our World.” First Lady Dr. Lauren Meyer and State Librarian Dr. Annie Norman encourage readers of all ages to register at […]
First State TSA students earn national honors, showcase CTE success at 2025 conference
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 7, 2025
Delaware’s Technology Student Association (TSA) delegation proudly represented the First State at the 2025 National TSA Conference last week in Nashville, Tennessee. This year, 160 students from 17 Delaware schools competed alongside nearly 10,000 students from the U.S. and abroad in more than 65 events spanning biotechnology, cybersecurity, engineering, and emerging technologies. Through TSA, students apply classroom learning to real-world challenges, developing skills that prepare them for college and in-demand careers. Their achievements reflect the Delaware Department of Education’s support of hands-on learning, industry-recognized credentials, and early postsecondary opportunities.
State Auditor Issues Special Report on Special Education Teacher Certification and Licensure
Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Department of Education | Date Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2025
The report is the result of a cooperative inquiry between the State Auditor’s Office and the Delaware Department of Education Dover, DE – The Delaware Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) issued a special report today examining certification and licensure gaps among a group of 62 special education teachers. The report, which outlines preliminary observations […]
