Delaware announces 2025 Capacity Grant recipients and Primo Scholars, highlighting stronger school board governance and community-focused leadership.

Community members and school board leaders talking together at a Delaware education event during Giving Tuesday efforts.

Delaware school boards are stepping forward with a new focus on student outcomes through FSE programs that strengthen local leadership and community trust.

In October, Delaware’s school boards focused on budgets, student progress, and safety, turning local conversations into action that strengthens public education. Across the state, neighbors and board members are working together to make schools more transparent, responsive, and student-centered.

Delaware’s school boards are stepping into the innovation spotlight. Through First State Educate’s Capacity Grants, local boards are testing new ideas, strengthening community engagement, and improving student outcomes. From data-driven decision-making to creative partnerships with families, these grants help Delaware school boards lead change, and show what effective public education leadership looks like in action.

School finance is about values, not just numbers. Discover how Delaware’s communities can lead with transparency, trust, and student-focused public education.

In September, Delaware’s school boards focused on finance, safety, and student success. Districts reviewed budgets, set literacy goals, updated policies, and strengthened communication to support transparency and student achievement statewide.

Delaware invests in early literacy. Learn how school boards can lead reading success through FSE’s Capacity Grants.

FSE’s Capacity Grants help Delaware school boards strengthen leadership, engage communities, and improve student outcomes through local innovation.

Delaware school boards matter. Learn how FSE’s Mini-Grants strengthen school board leadership, boost student outcomes, and engage communities.

At September’s Board Matters, Delawareans called for clear, actionable student data. Here’s what it means for families, boards, and schools.

Delaware school board meeting with families and educators reviewing student achievement data to strengthen public education.

Discover why financial management training matters for Delaware school boards—and how it builds trust, transparency, and stronger student outcomes.

Explore FSE’s new Knowledge Hub and Board Matters forums—strengthening Delaware school boards, public education, and student outcomes this fall.

This school year, get involved! Learn how Delaware families and school boards can set goals, track progress, and improve student outcomes together.

On Aug 12, Delaware lawmakers tackle school tax hikes. Discover what this means for funding, collaboration, and the future of public education statewide.

Delaware’s property tax system is getting its first major update in decades—and it’s putting school funding in the spotlight. As communities across the state see new property values, questions about how tax dollars support public education are growing louder. This shift isn’t just about numbers—it’s a chance to strengthen the connection between school boards and the families they serve.

This month, Delaware school boards are choosing new presidents and vice presidents—leaders who play a vital role in setting direction, guiding meetings, and keeping the focus on student success. Learn why these roles matter, how they shape local education, and what First State Educate is doing to support strong, effective board leadership across the state.

Delaware’s 2025 legislative session brought major school board reforms to strengthen governance, transparency, and trust in public education. Learn what’s changing—and how boards can prepare to lead confidently in this new landscape.