The Delaware Department of Education has been awarded $8.7 million through a competitive federal grant aimed at expanding innovative, evidence-based education practices that support students.

The Delaware Nurses Association and six other nursing organizations are voicing opposition to a proposed federal rule that would exclude nursing from the list of recognized “professional” degrees eligible for higher federal student loan caps.

Delaware high school students can now earn school credit by volunteering with their local fire departments under legislation signed by Gov. Matt Meyer.

Delaware students attending the Educators Rising National Conference last weekend made state history with wins in several competitions.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced they will not provide previously scheduled federal K-12 education funds to Delaware.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that begins the dismantling of the Department of Education.

Delaware House Democrats introduced House Bill 44, a measure that would require the state to maintain a education program to meet the educational needs of migrant children.

Delaware Secretary of Education, Cindy Marten, has launched a new website providing guidance and resources for educators and families concerned about immigration action in public schools.

Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced Wednesday his nomination of Cindy Marten, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, as Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. Marten, who has a career in education spanning over three decades, brings experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent and national policymaker.

Sussex County FFA chapters brought pride to Delaware last month as students from Sussex Central, Indian River, Woodbridge, Laurel and Laurel Middle schools competed at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.