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News

Three schools earn Delaware Purple Star recognition

Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational...

Students named 2026 Secretary of Education Scholars

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Secretary of Education Cindy Marten has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2026 as Secretary of Education Scholars...

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Winners

Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Celebrating Employee Creativity and Encouraging Connection and Innovation   Statewide, Del. (March 24, 2026) – Every day, Delawareans rely on...

BASSE Charter to close in June

Friday, March 20th, 2026
Secretary of Education Cindy Marten, with the assent of the State Board of Education, announced the revocation of the Bryan...

Delaware accelerates statewide early literacy strategy with more than $8m to strengthen classroom reading instruction

Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Delaware is accelerating the implementation of its statewide early literacy strategy with more than $8 million in aligned investments to...

Delaware students attend U.S. premiere of Glory Ride

Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Arts opportunity supports Holocaust education and advances Delaware’s Strategic Plan priorities Delaware students attended the U.S. premiere of Glory Ride...

Upcoming Events

Special Education Strategic Plan Advisory Council (SESPAC)

Date: May 8, 2026, 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Location: Brandywine School District - Board of Education Conference Room

Regular meeting

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Council on Educational Technology Meeting

Date: May 20, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Location: Cape Henlopen Fred Thomas Building

The Council on Educational Technology will provide strategic guidance for public education technology by conducting needs assessments; offering policy and budget recommendations; engaging in strategic planning to ensure alignment between state and local efforts; defining acceptable use policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; and providing support for technology-related procurement.

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Council on Educational Technology Meeting

Date: June 17, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Location: To Be Announced

The Council on Educational Technology will provide strategic guidance for public education technology by conducting needs assessments; offering policy and budget recommendations; engaging in strategic planning to ensure alignment between state and local efforts; defining acceptable use policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; and providing support for technology-related procurement.

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"Emily Wright, a 6th grade science teacher at Sussex Central Middle School ... genuinely cares about each and every one of her students and instills the desire to learn in them. She goes above and beyond what is required of her in her classroom." #IloveDEteachers

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As we celebrate all the great educators in our state this week, we are so proud to have Dr. Jenna DiEleuterio representing Delaware as 2026 State Teacher of the Year! #IloveDEteachers

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