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Navigate the complex systems of Delaware’s schools with essential context you need to participate effectively in your child’s education.
Struggling Delaware schools could be taken over by DOE under draft plan
As Delaware continues to grapple with concerningly low average test scores from students, the state Department of Education has drafted a plan that could see it take over low-performing schools or even hold back third-graders who are far behind grade-level reading and writing.
A guide to preschool options in the First State
Where families can enroll their preschool-age children — and whether they can get a spot at all — can depend on Delaware’s preschool funding system.
Previously planned Newark data center site could become part of Christina School District
A Newark site previously slated to become a date center could now become part of the Christina School District, should plans be approved.
Funding Summarized
Here’s what to know: Education funding reform is a prominent, often confusing, topic. States like Delaware are actively pursuing and evaluating changes, leading to questions about implementation and the effectiveness of new initiatives, sometimes drawing lessons from other states’ approaches.
This summary was generated with the support of AI and edited by a human editor for accuracy.
A school board vacancy could shape a rural Sussex district’s referendum plans
The question of whether the Delmar School District moves forward with a referendum could depend on who fills a vacant seat on the school board.
