Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for State’s Poetry Out Loud State Competition
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2023
Wilmington, Del. (February 8, 2023) – Following a three year hiatus, Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns for the first in-person competition since 2020. The recitation contest will be hosted at the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 7:00pm. Twelve student finalists will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and […]
Celebrating Title IX in the State of Delaware
Department of Education | Department of Human Resources | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The following piece is co-authored by Delaware’s Secretary of Education Mark A. Holodick and Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy Director Melanie Ross Levin. As we mark National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on February 1st, we commend all women athletes, celebrate their past and current sports achievements, and acknowledge the positive […]
Governor Carney Announces Major Child Care Investments and Initiatives
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Tuesday announced the administration’s child care priorities and investments for the coming year. As outlined in last week’s State of the State address, Delaware will continue to make child care policies and investments a priority. The State will be taking the following actions to support, enhance, and expand child care quality and access […]
Delaware Releases K-12 Mathematics Framework
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2023
The Delaware Department of Education released the Delaware K-12 Mathematics Framework today, defining effective and equitable mathematics systems in the state and providing education leaders with the direction, resources, and support needed to provide all students with the mathematics instruction they deserve. Delaware is only the second state, after New Mexico, to release a statewide mathematics framework grounded in high-quality instructional materials and professional learning.
Statewide Autism Programs Move to Department of Education
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Delaware Office of Statewide Autism Programs is now part of the Delaware Department of Education. The office, once also known as the Delaware Autism Program, provides supports to students with an educational classification of autism. Christina School District formerly administered the state-funded program. The Delaware General Assembly made the change through epilogue language.
