Delaware Wins $8.7M Federal Grant to Transform Literacy and Civics Education
Delaware has secured an $8.7 million federal grant to boost education in literacy, civics, and history. The funding comes as part of a national initiative supported by the Trump administration. It will target students in grades 4 through 12 who need extra support in these subjects.
Secretary of Education Cindy Marten announced the award, highlighting its potential to strengthen teaching methods across the state.
The grant is one of 24 awarded across the USA to improve integrated literacy instruction. Delaware’s focus will be on helping struggling students meet standards in English, history, and social studies. The programme also aims to deepen their understanding of civic responsibilities.
The state plans to expand these teaching approaches beyond social studies, reaching other subjects for grades 6 to 12. Marten’s department will work alongside the Center for Civic Education and the University of Delaware’s Center for Civics Education. Their collaboration will help train teachers to combine literacy with history and civics lessons more effectively. For younger students in grades 4 to 8, the initiative will concentrate on building educator skills. The goal is to ensure teachers can deliver integrated literacy instruction confidently. The project does not name a single leader for the allocation, but coordination will involve multiple education partners.
The $8.7 million grant will fund new training and resources for Delaware’s teachers. Schools will now have more tools to support students struggling with reading, history, and civics. The programme is set to roll out across the state in the coming academic year.
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