Delaware Department of Education

At its meeting Monday, the commission discussed one of its most concrete funding formula changes to date, which includes adopting a three-tiered hybrid model.

Public education funding makes up a third of Delaware’s state operating budget and is now the largest spending category for the First State, totaling 36% of operating appropriations at over $2 billion.

The Delaware Department of Education issues guidance and resources to address concerns about immigration action in public schools.

Bills to bolster public education reporting data and expand court jurisdiction for marijuana-related offenses in Newark are among those passed.

The State Senate Executive Committee backs former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten to become Delaware’s new Secretary of Education.

Delaware is launching an educational esports program for K-to-12 students.

The Delaware Department of Education released its annual survey on education workforce retention and recruitment.

The Vision Coalition of Delaware continues the conversation around reworking Delaware’s education funding formula in its latest Equity in Education event.

Delaware launches a registration system to encourage mentoring.

Student performance in statewide testing remains stagnant and low in Delaware.