Delaware accelerates statewide early literacy strategy with more than $8m to strengthen classroom reading instruction
Delaware is accelerating the implementation of its statewide early literacy strategy with more than $8 million in aligned investments to strengthen reading instruction in classrooms across the state. The Delaware Department of Education today announced two investments supporting that work: a $1.9 million State Implementation Fund (SIF) grant from Accelerate and $6.1 million in competitive Bridge […]
Delaware Lt. Gov Gay, Education Secretary Marten celebrate 302 Day with fourth graders
Delaware Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten celebrated 302 Day today by visiting fourth-grade classrooms to engage students in hands-on civics learning as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States. The visits, held in partnership with the Delaware Public Archives and the Delaware State Education Association […]
Summer Enrichment Programs Benefit Delaware Students
Students across Delaware benefitted from multiple enrichment programs this summer designed to enhance literacy skills and overall well-being. Backed by the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), Governor John Carney, and key community partners, the programs were offered in school districts and charter schools statewide.
Delaware Tutoring Efforts Recognized by National Learning Collaborative
Delaware is being recognized as an innovative national leader for its high-dosage tutoring partnership with Reading Assist. Accelerate, a national nonprofit focused on tutoring and learning acceleration, released a State Field Guide highlighting Delaware’s leadership in high-dosage tutoring and outlining steps, including model regulations, that other states can take to create similar programs.
Delaware Forest Service Partners with Delaware Libraries to Promote Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
The challenge is geared towards children ages 4 through 10, but all ages are welcome to join. The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge aims to engage youth in reading about wildfire prevention, forests, and natural resource careers while they explore their local environment.
