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Wilmington City Council announces the transition of Dr. LaRetha Odumosu, Dr. O, from her role as the Office of Education...
03/19/2026

Wilmington City Council announces the transition of Dr. LaRetha Odumosu, Dr. O, from her role as the Office of Educational Advocacy’s first Director as she begins a new role as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Governor Matt Meyer.

We are thankful for Dr. O’s leadership and service during the Office’s early years and proud of the strong foundation that has been built. As this next chapter begins, we remain committed to the future of the Office of Educational Advocacy and the important work ahead.

Read the full official press release at the link in our bio.

03/04/2026

gets real about something every middle schooler faces: navigating the weight of other people’s opinions and perspectives

It’s tough. Those opinions hit different when you’re still figuring out who you are. But Blake shares the real solution: a strong support system. Teachers who intentionally create spaces and activities where students feel safe to be themselves? That changes everything.

When young people have adults and peers who genuinely support them, they stop shrinking to fit in and start showing up as their authentic selves. That’s the shift that matters.

Watch the full story behind the energy here 👉 Raising the Bar with Dr. O | Episode 3 - Blake “The Brain” Saunders (https://youtu.be/srYocPSdspg)

03/03/2026

explains that “Failure is Dope” isn’t just a mindset, it’s a process.

The mindset shifts how you see setbacks. The process is what you actually go through: experiencing the failures, learning the hard lessons, and letting that pressure push you to grow. Blake breaks it down perfectly—failure will test you, but that’s where the real transformation happens ✨

Catch the full episode 👉 Raising the Bar with Dr. O | Episode 3 - Blake “The Brain” Saunders (https://youtu.be/srYocPSdspg)

02/26/2026

shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey and fueled his passion for creating positive impact. In case you missed it, you can discover more about the story behind the energy here 👉 Raising the Bar with Dr. O | Episode 3 - Blake “The Brain” Saunders (https://youtu.be/srYocPSdspg)

02/24/2026

The future is loud and it’s beautiful. 🎤💛 Spent time at Lewis Dual Language Elementary two weeks ago talking about empowerment, representation, and what it means to be heard. These students didn’t just listen—they marched, they chanted, they showed up with signs and smiles. This is what advocacy looks like when we start young: confident, joyful, and unapologetically powerful.

02/13/2026

Throwback to when the weather was warm and there was no snow on the ground! The Fall Family Engagement Tour was the very first initiative hosted by the Office of Educational Advocacy. Hearing from families and connecting with educators are key components to school improvement. This may have been the first tour but it won’t be the last! Let’s keep the collaboration going!

Last week, I spent Thursday with phenomenal educators across the state representing all layers of the education ecosyste...
01/26/2026

Last week, I spent Thursday with phenomenal educators across the state representing all layers of the education ecosystem at the data round table hosted by the Rodel Foundation. It is moments like this when I am energized and reminded that change can overcome complacency, innovation can outpace old systems and collaboration can overwhelm divisiveness.

01/23/2026

We’re laying out a Delaware First agenda, starting with education.

In my State of the State, I laid our priorities to double down on historic investments in our classrooms, from early childhood education to tackling our literacy emergency.

We’re investing in our kids, backing our educators, and delivering real results for Delaware families.

01/23/2026

Delaware is considering repairs to the foundation of how it funds public schools.

The state group charged with overhauling that formula got its first chance to brief lawmakers on Jan. 21 after meeting for more than a year. Familiar faces from the Public Education Funding Commission lined the House chamber, while Secretary of Education Cindy Marten and school district leaders previewed the pitch to come.

The almost two-hour hearing brought calm questioning from both sides of the aisle, as lawmakers caught up with the "hybrid” framework commission members approved by the end of 2025.

"The important limitation to note about our current system is that the only demographic characteristics that it currently recognizes is grade level and special education status," said Colonial schools COO and CFO Emily Falcon, addressing the joint finance committee.

🔗To learn more, read Kelly Powers' story by clicking link in comments.

📸Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal: Sen. Laura V. Sturgeon, a Democrat, speaks during the Senate Executive Committee Meeting held on the first week of session in the Senate Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover on Jan. 14, 2026. Among others, the Committee voted to advance a bill sponsored by Townsend to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to hospital budget review.

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