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First State Educate Launches “Shared Goals, Diverse Perspectives”
On June 10, we launched a series of community action events with “First Steps to Understanding Education: Navigating and Engaging with Delaware School Boards.” Yvonne Johnson, National PTA President, addressed the audience of community members dedicated to the success of Delaware’s public schools.
Get the Buzz on the 2025 Delaware Spelling Bee Competition
L-i-t-e-r-a-c-y. We’re delighted to introduce the 2025 Delaware Spelling Bee Competition, which promotes literacy in Delaware’s elementary and middle school students. After the success of our first spelling bee in February 2024, we’re busy planning the next.
First State Educate Hosts First Community Action Event
On June 10, we launched a series of community action events with “First Steps to Understanding Education: Navigating and Engaging with Delaware School Boards.” Yvonne Johnson, National PTA President, addressed the audience of community members dedicated to the success of Delaware’s public schools.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Support Your Student’s Mental Health
Today’s middle school and high school students are stressed like never before, facing pressure to excel academically and fit in socially while navigating the stress-inducing world of social media. While technology offers opportunities for connectivity and learning, excessive screen time and social media use can also lead to anxiety and depression in adolescents.
College-Bound Rising Seniors Summer Checklist
For rising seniors planning to attend college, there’s lots to do. With application deadlines in the fall, students should work on their applications over the summer to avoid the stress of completing them once their senior year begins.
Delaware Public Schools’ Funding Formula Needs a Major Overhaul
Many Delaware residents know that the formula used to fund Delaware’s schools is falling short. But they don’t always know why. These are the key issues associated with Delaware's funding formula:
It’s Time to Vote!
As the ACLU of Delaware recently reported, “On Tuesday, May 14, Delawareans will once again have the chance to cast ballots in one of the most overlooked yet deeply impactful local races — the 2024 school board elections.”
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Webinar with First State Educate
FSE’s chief strategy and operating officer Julia Keleher led the event, organized to inform the public of the crisis in Delaware’s public school system and to initiate reform.