Delaware Child Care Professional Bonus Registry Now Open
Delaware child care professionals now can submit to receive $700 for a second round of direct payments from the Delaware Department of Education.
Celebrating Title IX in the State of Delaware
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 […]
Delaware Releases K-12 Mathematics Framework
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
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.
Delaware Contracts with Private Firm to Test School Drinking Water
The State of Delaware is actively working with federal and local partners to ensure all Delaware children and school staff have safe and clean drinking water. With the support of a grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), DOE with support from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) began a sampling initiative in Delaware schools in October 2020 to identify the levels of lead within the drinking water system.
