External Threats to the State Budget and Education Spending
How does federal funding affect Delaware?
States and the services they provide rely heavily on the federal government for funds. While a great deal of money flows to states through direct payments, one of the biggest ways that states rely on the federal government is funding that goes to national assistance programs. Delawareans access...
Investing in Delaware’s Future Requires Both Resources and Accountability
Delaware has debated how to create a more equitable and effective school funding system for decades. This year marked an important step forward. Senate Bills 302 and 303 authorize a new hybrid funding formula and establish a structure for its continued implementation and oversight. The state has also committed $100 million toward the...
Historic Session Ushers in New Funding Formula and Major Investments in Education
2026 Delaware Legislative Wrap-Up
153rd General Assembly, Second Session (2026)
The 2026 legislative session may be remembered as one of the most consequential for education in recent Delaware history. Years of advocacy, from Early Childhood Advocacy Day rallies and grassroots organizing efforts to public engagement around school funding...
We’re Hiring: Program Manager
Rodel is hiring!
Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Program Director
Summary:
The Program Manager oversees the development, implementation, and management of programs related to Rodel’s priority area of Amplifying Educator Impact. This role is critical to strategically build out Rodel’s technical assistance capacity on...