Sponsors and Meal Sites Sought for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
A program that targets children in low-income areas to provide meals during the summer is seeking sponsors and meal sites. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered in the First State by the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE). Sponsors are reimbursed for all eligible meals served at approved meal sites in eligible areas to children 18 years and under at no cost.
Students Showcase Skills at Delaware FCCLA Conference
Delaware middle school students showed off their culinary, career and leadership skills earlier this month at the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference and Middle School Exploratory Event at Junior Achievement of Delaware. This dynamic event brought together students from across the state to develop critical work-readiness skills, explore diverse career pathways, enhance financial literacy, and chart their academic and professional futures.
Six Delaware Educators Receive National Teaching Award
President Joe Biden has named six Delaware teachers recipients of the 2021 – 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Delaware Launches Educational Esports Program
Delaware is launching a statewide educational esports program for K12 students, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to foster teamwork, critical thinking and STEM skills through competitive scholastic sports.
Delaware Makes Improvements in Educator Staffing
Delaware is seeing improvements in educator shortages thanks to targeted efforts and innovative practices to better recruit and retain school employees.
