Tag: US Department of Education
Investing in Delaware’s Future Requires Both Resources and Accountability
September 22nd, 2026
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...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
U.S. Department of Education: Its Origins, Importance, and Implications for Delaware.
April 1st, 2025
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...VIEW ARTICLE