Tag: Delaware education
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
First Legislative Session During Meyer Administration Prioritizes Literacy and Student Wellbeing
July 3rd, 2025
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...VIEW ARTICLE