Our moment is now.
Build an exceptional public education system that empowers every student to achieve their full potential.
Help local school boards lead with vision, act with accountability, and maintain a focus on student success.
The Opportunity:
Together we can build the nation’s best public education system.
Current outcomes are not reflective of students’ potential.
Delaware is currently ranked among bottom 10% of all states for reading and math in grades four and eight.
33% of students meet state standards for math. 40% of students meet the standards in English Language Arts.
State spending per student is as high as $30,000 and above the national median.
Delaware is one of a few remaining states using a “unit funding” formula instead of a student-based formula.
THE SOLUTION
Building a stronger education system requires everyone’s commitment. When we each play our part, we can drive the meaningful changes that matter most – and act now.
First State Educate empowers the public, school boards, and educators with a shared goal:
ensuring student outcomes improve for every student.
Local school boards must make strategic, equitable decisions to ensure every child receives the resources required to succeed.
What We Do
Build Networks
Train families and communities to engage school boards.
Disseminate Information
Provide training and resources to current and prospective schoool board members
Incubate Solutions
Support school boards and district leadership iniaitives.
Join the Movement.
More Ways to Engage
Learn More:
Uncover the Problem ›
Show Up:
Attend Your School Board Meeting ›
Speak Up:
Post on
Social Media ›
Run and Win:
Become a School Board Member ›
ABOUT FIRST STATE EDUCATE
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower school boards to work collaboratively with the community and partners across the state, driving meaningful improvements in our education system for the benefit of all students.
Our Vision
A Delaware education prepares all kids for a productive, fulfilling life.
Our Values
We values equity, collaboration, and community-driven change to empower school boards and build a brighter future for every student.
SHOW UP.
ACT TOGETHER.
SPEAK UP.
WE EMPOWER.
We empower people with the information that matters to them - information that is hard to find and hard to understand.
WE EMBOLDEN.
We embolden people in political office to make tough decisions around long-standing inequities.
WE ORGANIZE.
We organize people with tools and networks to build power and sustain change.
WE INVEST.
We invest in people who tackle problems in innovative ways.
