Delaware
U.S.
Rank
Rank
#43 F
Overall PPI Score: 59%
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Leadership
Your Governor:
Matt Meyer (D) (25)
First Term Began In 2025 (Two-Term Limit)
Despite teaching middle school math at a charter school, Mike Meyers is a staunch opponent of education freedom and parental rights. While running for office in 2024, Meyers called “vouchers” dangerous. Despite charters such as Odyssey Charter School providing outstanding results in both student achievement and attendance. The Governor elect’s vision for education has 7,775 words but only 54 words are dedicated to innovation and parental rights. That stark lack of attention clearly outlines his commitment to maintaining the status quo.
STATE LEGISLATURE:
Not much has changed in Delaware’s legislation when it comes to parent power. Legislation creating teacher apprenticeship programs between colleges and traditional and public charter schools are the extent of Delaware’s efforts to launch new education innovation policies. With elections coming in 2024, any change would be a help as Delaware is facing challenges that continue to mount with regard to student performance across the board.
Constitutional Issues
"The Delaware Constitution contains both a Compelled Support Clause and a Blaine Amendment. The restrictive interpretation of the latter by Delaware state courts makes [choice programs] problematic." (Institute for Justice)
Transparency
Delaware’s school report card is easily accessible on the Department of Education homepage on the main carousel and via the “School Performance” tab. The report card is user-friendly, and gives you the option to view a quick, high-level snapshot, or click the accountability page, which shows how the school is performing in key academic and nonacademic measures regarding college and career readiness.
Educational options are also easily accessible from the Department of Education homepage under the “Students & Families → Kindergarten - Grade 12” section, which is located in the dropdown on the right-hand side of the homepage.
School Board elections in Delaware occur separately from the general election cycle, often resulting in reduced parental influence and a diminished ability to make their voices heard due to lower voter turnout.