EVERY DELAWARE CHILD DESERVES A STRONG START

Delaware has a real opportunity to strengthen and fully fund our early childhood and K-12 public education systems. A growing coalition of parents, educators, and organizations is coming together to fight for real, stable investment in our childcare and education systems — and we want your voice in the conversation.

Together, we are fighting for quality, affordable preschool and early childhood programs that prepare our children to start school ready to learn without forcing families into debt. That means ensuring families have access to high-quality programs with well-prepared educators.

We are fighting for a high-quality K-12 school system where every child is able to read at grade level and every educator is able to earn a living wage. We also need clear goals and measures of success at both the state and local levels, so communities can see what is working, where gaps remain, and whether our investments are delivering results.

We are fighting for safe and healthy public school buildings where every classroom is free of mold and lead and every water fountain is safe to drink. And we are fighting for a school system that gives equal weight to career training and college preparedness, so every child graduates with the skills they need to compete for good-paying jobs.

And we believe that new investment must come with the capacity and infrastructure to make sure any new funding is being used to meet student needs. State and local education leaders need the training, systems, and support necessary to put resources to work effectively and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Finally, we should be open to all potential source of investment. In addition to creating or expanding existing revenue source, we will advocate for the responsible use of reserves and the strategic reallocation of existing resources. The goal is to identify sustainable ways to make the investments Delaware's children, families, educators, and communities need.