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.
Governor Carney Announces Opening of Application Period for Student Representative on State Board of Education
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through Monday, May 6, 2024. The application can be found on the State Board of Education website. Governor Carney appointed the first-ever student representative to the State Board of Education […]
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.
State Honors Top High School Seniors as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2024 as Secretary of Education Scholars.
State Offers Support for Students Applying for Financial Aid
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is offering supports to students applying for financial aid for college who have been affected by delayed federal financial aid determinations.
Future Health Care Workers Win State Awards
Aspiring Delaware health care workers will represent the First State at a national leadership conference this summer after winning state awards last week.
Delaware Teachers Named Finalists for National Mathematics, Science Teaching Award
The Delaware Department of Education has named four Delaware teachers as state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest recognition that K-12 STEM teachers can receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Finalists’ applications will now move forward to the national level for final selection of the 2024 PAEMST National …
Two Students to Represent Delaware at National Science Camp
Two students will represent Delaware at the 61st National Youth Science Camp.
51st Annual DETSA Conference Celebrates Young Leaders, STEM and Innovation
Students brought home honors from the 51st annual Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) State Leadership Conference at University of Delaware’s Clayton Hall last week. Bringing together more than 800 students, educators, and industry professionals from across the state, this year’s conference was a celebration of innovation, leadership, and excellence in technology and engineering education, all under the theme “Evolution of …
Middle and High School Students Invited to Compete in Digital Mapping Technology Contest
The Delaware Department of Education, in conjunction with the state’s geospatial education community, invites Delaware middle and high school students to enter Esri’s 2024 ArcGIS webapp competition. Students are challenged to create and share interactive mapping projects using ESRI ArcGIS software. Delaware entrants to this national competition must create a digital Storymap that explores some aspect of life in Delaware.