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If y’all have been following President Trippi Congo, you’ve probably noticed that Wednesdays at 7 PM are for “Congo Conv...
09/08/2026

If y’all have been following President Trippi Congo, you’ve probably noticed that Wednesdays at 7 PM are for “Congo Conversations” (I don’t think he calls em that, but I do lol).

This week …(TOMORROW) the Office of Educational Advocacy has been invited to the chat!!! Set an alarm, & hop on the LIVE and chat with us!

President Congo and Dr. Brittany Powell are kicking off the first installment of a new monthly conversation about “Education in Wilmington”.

For Episode 1, we’re talking about what the Office of Educational Advocacy is, getting to know its new Director, and sharing the vision for supporting Wilmington’s students, families, and educators.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 7 PM
📍 Live on Facebook and Instagram

Pull up, bring your questions, and join the conversation! We really wanna hear from YOU ALL!

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OEA Community Connections 💙📚What a way to start the school year! 👏🏾At Kuumba Academy’s 100 Man Clap Up, students walked ...
09/08/2026

OEA Community Connections 💙📚

What a way to start the school year! 👏🏾

At Kuumba Academy’s 100 Man Clap Up, students walked the red carpet surrounded by representation, encouragement, and love from their school and community.

We often talk about the need for more men — particularly Black men — present in education. On this first day, our students got to see something different: men showing up, cheering them on, and reminding them that their village believes in them. 💙

I also got to connect with several men whose work I’ve watched make a meaningful impact on education across Delaware — making the morning even more special.

Representation matters. Presence matters. Showing up matters.

This is the village in action. 🫶🏾

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09/04/2026

I went to the meeting for us… because I heard you couldn’t make it. 👀📞

On September 3, Governor Matt Meyer held a public ceremonial signing of Senate Bills 302 and 303, legislation that will change how Delaware funds its public schools.

And y’all… this is a BIG one. 💰📚

Delaware’s core education funding formula dates back to the 1940s. Now, the state is moving toward a new hybrid model designed to better account for not only how many students schools serve, but also what those students need.

So what exactly is changing? What does the new formula mean? And most importantly, what could this mean for Wilmington students and families?

I broke it down in plain language so we can all understand what’s happening, and know what we need to keep paying attention to as implementation begins.

Because advocacy starts with being informed. 💙

Don’t worry, I’ma call you back after the next one. 📞😂

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OEA Back-to-School Community Tour | Stop 3: Play Streets Finale 💛What better way to close out summer than outside with t...
09/03/2026

OEA Back-to-School Community Tour | Stop 3: Play Streets Finale 💛

What better way to close out summer than outside with the village?

We joined Wilmington families for the Play Streets Finale, a celebration rooted in joy, play, safety, connection, and community.

But this stop also gave us an opportunity to honor the legacy behind Play Streets. Launched by the late Rysheema Dixon, the youngest person and first Black woman elected to an At-Large seat on Wilmington City Council, Play Streets continues a vision of pouring directly into Wilmington’s neighborhoods and young people.

Today, that legacy continues through Councilwoman Bracy (Councilwoman Latisha "Tish" Bracy ), Parks & Recreation (City of Wilmington, Delaware ), and the many partners who helped bring Play Streets to communities across Wilmington this summer.

For OEA, showing up here was intentional. We know that joy, play, safety, and belonging are integral to a child’s development and building the village every child deserves means being present wherever our children and families are.

From summer streets to school hallways, we’re building the village — “strong from the ground up” . 💛

OEA Community Connections 💙✨There’s something special about seeing Wilmington’s young people not only invited to the tab...
09/01/2026

OEA Community Connections 💙✨

There’s something special about seeing Wilmington’s young people not only invited to the table, but leading from it.

It was an honor to attend the Next Level Youth Summit, hosted by Wilmington Parks & Recreation — and an even greater joy to see Kellyn Williams, one of our own, take the stage as the summit’s keynote speaker and lead a breakout session! 🎤👏🏾

Kellyn has already been actively engaged in our city, serving as Chair of the Wilmington Youth Advisory Council, spending the summer as a Youth Policy Intern, and recently being recognized as a recipient of Councilman Hackett’s scholarship.

To see her go from participating in spaces across our city to commanding the room, sharing her voice, and pouring into other young people was a reminder of exactly why creating opportunities for youth leadership matters.

Our young people aren’t just Wilmington’s future, they have something to contribute to Wilmington right now!💙

Thank you to Wilmington Parks & Recreation for creating space for young people to connect, learn, lead, and take their next step. (Pic on Slide 3 from City of Wilmington, Delaware IG)

Keep going, Kellyn. We see you! 🌟

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🚍💙 OEA COMMUNITY TOUR | STOP #2For Stop #2 of the OEA Back to School Community Tour, we celebrated the grand opening o...
08/31/2026

🚍💙 OEA COMMUNITY TOUR | STOP #2

For Stop #2 of the OEA Back to School Community Tour, we celebrated the grand opening of the Community Education Building’s new Youth Development Center! 🎉

And this is so much more than a new building.

The 42,000-square-foot space brings learning, athletics, arts, wellness, early childhood education, mentorship, and community resources together under one roof — creating even more opportunities for Wilmington youth to learn, connect, and grow.

It was exciting to see what’s possible when organizations and partners come together with a shared investment in our young people. This is the village in action. 💙

📍 Stop 2 of 7: CEB Youth Development Center Grand Opening ✅

Congratulations to the CEB team and everyone who helped bring this vision to life!

👀 And stay tuned… there’s more to come from OEA × CEB. We’re excited about the possibilities ahead!

7 stops. One city. One village.

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Supporting Wilmington education means supporting Wilmington educators. 💚📚Every day, educators show up for our young peop...
08/31/2026

Supporting Wilmington education means supporting Wilmington educators. 💚📚

Every day, educators show up for our young people — teaching, encouraging, advocating, problem-solving, creating, and often filling gaps far beyond the classroom.

But we also want to ask: Who’s listening to what educators need?

At OEA, we want to hear from the teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, specialists, and other educators serving Wilmington youth about what YOU need — for yourself, your classroom, and your school community.

💬 What’s working?
📚 What resources do you need?
📣 What needs to be elevated or advocated for?
🤝 Where could stronger connections and support make a difference?

OEA can listen. OEA can connect. OEA can elevate. OEA can advocate alongside you.

☕️ Take the OEA TEA Survey: Tell. Engage. Advocate.
🔗 Link in bio.

Because educator voice shouldn’t just be invited to the conversation — it should help shape it. 💚

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💙🎓OEA Community Connections: CM Hackett’s Scholarship CeremonyThis is what it looks like when a community believes in an...
08/30/2026

💙🎓OEA Community Connections: CM Hackett’s Scholarship Ceremony

This is what it looks like when a community believes in and invests in its young people.

I had the honor of serving as Master of Ceremonies for Councilman Alexander Hackett’s Scholarship Ceremony, where we celebrated 46 Wilmington scholars and $25,000 invested in their futures! 👏🏾

Too often, we hear stories about what our young people are doing wrong. It was beautiful to spend an evening celebrating everything they’re doing RIGHT; their hard work, their accomplishments, and all the possibilities ahead of them.

Congratulations to all 46 scholarship recipients! May this be just one of many moments where your city shows up, celebrates you, and invests in where you’re headed. 🎓✨

This is the village in action. 💙

EveryChildDeservesAVillage

Wilmington families, we want to hear from YOU! ❤️📣Parents, caregivers, grandparents, guardians, and loved ones: YOUR VOI...
08/29/2026

Wilmington families, we want to hear from YOU! ❤️📣

Parents, caregivers, grandparents, guardians, and loved ones: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! .

As OEA works to connect, collaborate, and advocate alongside Wilmington families, we want to make sure the work we do is informed by the people who know our young people best: YOU.

Tell us what’s working.
Tell us what’s needed.
Tell us where you need more support.
Tell us what you want OEA to know.

☕️ Take the OEA Survey!

And there’s a little extra thank-you 👀: ANYONE who completes the survey by October 23rd will be entered for a chance to receive an Amazon gift card! 🎁

🔗 Survey link in bio.

We’re listening, Wilmington. Let’s build the village together. 🫶🏾

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🚍💙 OEA IS OUTSIDE! | STOP #1We’re kicking off the OEA Back to School Community Tour at the P.S. duPont Block Party! 🎒📚7...
08/29/2026

🚍💙 OEA IS OUTSIDE! | STOP #1

We’re kicking off the OEA Back to School Community Tour at the P.S. duPont Block Party! 🎒📚

7 stops. One city. One village.

As we head into a new school year, OEA is getting outside the office and meeting Wilmington youth and families where they are — listening, connecting, sharing resources, and making sure our community knows that OEA is here to advocate alongside them.

And Stop #1 was a GOOD one! 🫧💙

From conversations with families to connecting with community partners (and a few bubbles in between 😂), we’re starting this tour exactly how we intend to continue it: in community.

📍 Stop 1 of 7: P.S. duPont Block Party ✅

Six more stops to go. Wilmington, we’ll see you outside! 👋🏾

Every child deserves a village. We’re building ours together.

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