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What the Recent Decisions in D.C. Mean for Delaware’s Children, Families, and Educators

July 16th, 2025

Author: Nicole Kennedy

As of July 28, 2025 The recently enacted federal reconciliation package, HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law on July 4. It comes alongside a series of actions by the Trump Administration, including executive orders, agency rule changes, and non-regulatory guidance limiting eligibility for key programs. Together, these...

We’re Hiring: Program Specialist

July 11th, 2025

Author: Rodel

Rodel is hiring! Job title: Program Specialist Position Summary: Rodel seeks a Program Specialist to support the organization’s technical assistance efforts with school districts, higher education institutions, and state partners. A successful candidate will bring an equity-centered mindset with a background in education, project...

First Legislative Session During Meyer Administration Prioritizes Literacy and Student Wellbeing

July 3rd, 2025

Author: Rodel

In a year of major transitions that featured a new governor and cabinet secretaries, new legislative leadership, and critical budget talks, Delaware education saw a somewhat muted legislative session when it came to education. Gov. Matt Meyer and Sec. of Education Cindy Marten focused their first six months in office on building their teams...

U.S. Department of Education: Its Origins, Importance, and Implications for Delaware.

April 1st, 2025

Author: Paul Herdman

With the signing of President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) last week to push for the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), the question folks in Delaware are asking is what are the implications for our state and the country? As an organization, Rodel works on building broad coalitions to support an excellent and...