Tag: Delaware education
Solutions to Delaware’s Child Care Crisis: What Can Delaware Learn from Other States?
January 7th, 2026
Delaware families and employers agree that child care should be a priority for policymakers—it’s hard to find and afford for families, and it’s harming Delaware’s employers and our economy. Delaware can learn from other states and adapt solutions to meet Delaware’s needs—we identified the opportunities below and which policymakers can...VIEW ARTICLE
When Federal Oversight Shrinks, Who Protects Students with Disabilities?
October 24th, 2025
On October 10, the Trump Administration began to implement a government wide reduction in workforce, impacting more than 4,000 employees across multiple agencies. As The Alliance for Early Success summarized: The U.S. Department of Education was hit particularly hard, with numerous offices decimated, including the office that administers...VIEW ARTICLE
What the Recent Decisions in D.C. Mean for Delaware’s Children, Families, and Educators
July 16th, 2025
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...VIEW ARTICLE
Why I Chose Social Work Over Teaching in Delaware
Educator Support and Development, Postsecondary Success
July 15th, 2025
I see teaching as a fallback career, a "Plan B" to becoming a social worker. This perception came from witnessing the overwhelming challenges including unsustainable workloads, inadequate pay, a lack of resources in Delaware schools, and my observations as a college student pursuing psychology and child development. During my internship with...VIEW ARTICLE