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Delaware school board leaders are stepping forward. Meet the 2025 Capacity Grant recipients + Primo Scholars: committed to learning, clarity, and stronger student outcomes. Momentum is real.

Strong school boards mean stronger outcomes for Delaware students. Support FSE’s Giving Tuesday campaign: degives.org/fundraisers/bu… #SchoolBoards #Delaware #GivingTuesday

Delaware’s school boards are leading a new era of student-centered governance. Through Capacity Grants and Primo Scholars, boards are using data, equity, and community voice to drive results. The momentum is real and it’s growing. #DelawareEducation #SchoolBoards

Every big change in education starts local. Join us Nov 12 for Board Matters: Understanding How a School Board Works, a conversation on how strong local leadership shapes better schools for Delaware students. 6 PM via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

October was a busy month for Delaware’s school boards; tackling budgets, student progress, and safety. Local leadership matters, and it starts with informed neighbors like you. Read how strong boards build strong schools firststateeducate.org/blog #DelawareEducation #SchoolBoards

Leadership isn’t about power. It’s about care. Delaware’s students need leaders who listen, question, and act. That could be you. Run for school board in 2026: firststateeducate.org/run2026

School board leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about trust, teamwork, and doing what’s right for kids. Join us on Nov 12 @ 6 PM for Board Matters to see what leadership in action really looks like. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

School boards can drive innovation, and now, they’re getting the tools to do it. Through FSE’s Capacity Grants, boards can test new ideas, strengthen governance, and turn insight into action. Learn more: firststateeducate.org/capacitygrants #DelawareEducation #SchoolBoardLeadership

Last Thursday, we went live with Dr. Kymyona Burk for an inspiring convo on literacy in Delaware. Catch the episode on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=IBnK7S… or find First State Educate on Spotify! #FirstStateEducate #LeadingTogetherPodcast #DelawareEducation #Podcast #Educators

We’ve all sat in a school meeting or read a headline and thought, someone should fix this. What if that someone is us? Delaware’s schools need local voices who care. Run for school board in 2026: firststateeducate.org/run2026

At this month’s #BoardMattersDE, families, educators & community leaders explored how every dollar shapes opportunity for Delaware students. Transparency builds trust. Understanding drives change. members.firststateeducate.org/groups/school-…

Delaware declared a literacy emergency — now it’s time for action. School boards can lead the way with FSE’s Capacity Grants. Learn how your board can strengthen early reading success: firststateeducate.org/capacitygrants #DelawareEducation #Literacy

Some of the best ideas for better schools start at kitchen tables - not boardrooms. Through @1stStateEducate Capacity Grants, Delaware school boards can team up with families, students & communities to turn ideas into action. Apply by Nov 16 ➡️ firststateeducate.org/capacitygrants

Strong school boards = stronger student outcomes. That’s why @1stStateEducate offers Mini-Grants for Capacity Building—small awards that give Delaware board members the tools to lead with confidence. When boards grow, schools grow. And when schools grow, communities thrive.

#DelawareEducation #SchoolBoards #StudentSuccess #CommunityEngagement

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September’s Board Matters made it clear: Delawareans want data that is timely, accessible, and actionable. In October, we tackle school finance—where dollars meet decisions. And here’s the bigger question: who will run to make sure their community’s voice is at the board table?

School boards, potential candidates, community leaders — whatever your role, the Knowledge Hub has a membership level for you. Foundations (free), Practitioner, or Advanced — each gives you tools, courses, & exclusive content. Become a member: members.firststateeducate.org/become-a-membe…

Delaware ranks 45th in education outcomes, but that can change. School boards oversee billions in taxpayer dollars that shape opportunities for 140,000+ students. Strong boards = strong schools = strong Delaware. The Knowledge Hub is your one-stop place to learn, engage & act.