New national report shows Delaware making recovery gains while students remain below pre-pandemic levels
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Education Scorecard ranks Delaware 4th in math recovery and 14th in reading recovery while state leaders emphasize urgency around literacy and long-term student outcomes The new national Education Scorecard report shows Delaware students are making important academic recovery gains, with the state ranking 4th out of 38 states in math growth and 14th out […]
DNREC Communications Team Earns Multiple First-Place Awards from Delaware Press Association
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2026
DNREC earned multiple first-place honors from the Delaware Press Association, recognizing its Office of Communications for excellence in communication and storytelling.
Delaware FFA students get inside look at harness racing industry at Harrington Raceway
Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Dozens of First State FFA students enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation this month as part of the organization’s mission to open doors across all of Delaware’s agricultural community. Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund Executive Administrator Mark Short hosted the tours, where students learned about proper equine care and listened to presentations from […]
DelDOT Secretary Hastings Announces Lilia Montoya as New Chief Executive Officer
Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Shanté Hastings announced the appointment of Lilia Montoya as its next Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), effective July 4, 2026. Montoya brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in public transportation, operations management, organizational development, and strategic planning. Throughout her distinguished career, she has […]
Delaware Department of State Announces Retirement of Dr. Annie Norman
Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Director of the Delaware Division of Libraries since 2002
