Three schools earn Delaware Purple Star recognition
Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. The 2026 recipients are Caesar Rodney School District’s J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, Lake Forest School District’s Lake Forest High School, and Providence Creek Academy charter school. The […]
Students named 2026 Secretary of Education Scholars
Secretary of Education Cindy Marten has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2026 as Secretary of Education Scholars. Gov. Matt Meyer and other state leaders joined Marten last night to celebrate the students during a dinner in Dover. “Excellence like we see here tonight doesn’t happen by accident. It is built day by day, decision […]
DE250 Releases Activity Book for 4th Graders
Delaware 250 and the Delaware Public Archives, with support from the Delaware Department of Education, are excited to share a brand-new DE250 Activity Book. Packed with stories, puzzles, games, and Delaware history, the booklet helps students explore the people, places, and events that shaped our state during the American Revolution. The Activity Book is available […]
Teachers Invited to Nominate Students for Delaware’s Mock 2nd Continental Congress
Delaware’s students will once again have the opportunity to step into the shoes of the nation’s founders during the Students’ Mock 2nd Continental Congress, offered this spring as part of the state’s continuing 250th anniversary commemorations of the Declaration of Independence. Nominations are now open for teachers to submit one student and one alternate to […]
Delaware Launches “Voices of Inspiration” Student Video Contest Honoring Delaware Women
NEW CASTLE, DE – The Delaware Department of Human Resources’ Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA), and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee announce the launch of the “Celebrating Delaware Women: Voices of Inspiration” Student Video Contest, an opportunity for Delaware youth to highlight the groundbreaking achievements of women in their state. Open […]
