Tag: Delaware legislature
Historic Session Ushers in New Funding Formula and Major Investments in Education
July 2nd, 2026
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...VIEW ARTICLE
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
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
True Cost of Quality Early Learning Exceeds State Rate Twice Over
January 2nd, 2025
In 2021, Delaware committed to changing how it calculates payment rates for Purchase of Care, the state subsidy that helps cover child care tuition for low-income families—moving from the market rate to the “cost of care” methodology. The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Department of Education (DOE) have been...VIEW ARTICLE