Cynthia Marten, a seasoned educator, is nominated by Gov.-elect Meyer to lead Delaware’s Department of Education, focusing on urgent reforms.
Wilmington: So, guess what? Gov.-elect Matt Meyer just nominated Cindy Marten to be Delaware’s new education secretary. She’s got a solid background in education, having spent over 30 years in various roles, including teacher and superintendent in California.
Marten’s been the deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of Education since 2021, so she knows her stuff. Meyer is really keen on shaking things up in Delaware’s education system, and he thinks Cindy is the right person for the job.
During her time in California, she led some impressive reforms and focused on literacy, which is super important. She’s all about making sure every student gets a fair shot at success, especially after the challenges posed by the pandemic.
She’s excited about the nomination and believes in working closely with teachers and families to improve public education. The Delaware State Education Association is also on board, praising her collaborative approach.
With Delaware facing some tough challenges in education, like declining test scores, Cindy’s experience could be just what the state needs. She’s ready to dive in and tackle these issues head-on, and it sounds like she and Meyer are on the same page about what needs to change.
So, it’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out once she officially steps into the role. Change is definitely on the horizon for Delaware’s schools!
