<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Delaware Coalition for Educational Opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Delaware Coalition for Educational Opportunity advocates for better education and brighter futures. Urge Gov. Meyer to act before January 1, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.edopportunityde.org/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:42:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.edopportunityde.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Could Unlock Millions for Delaware Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit unlock millions in educational opportunities for Delaware students? Discover how this new program could help families access tutoring, specialized services, and scholarships for public and private school students—without additional state education spending. Learn what’s at stake for Delaware and why state participation matters.]]></description><link>https://www.edopportunityde.org/post/federal-scholarship-tax-credit-could-unlock-millions-for-delaware-students</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d08885a5-bfc7-4d31-bc7a-4afb333aca54</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:08:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_cc0a891d81c84df2b85b6be00ca3b532~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nancy Mercante, Director, Center for Education Policy CRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Tax Credits Offer New Funding. Will Delaware Schools Be Ready?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August, Marguerite Roza of Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab outlined steps education leaders could take to prepare for federal tax credit scholarships for public school students. With only two months left before the December 31 opt-in deadline, I worry that Delaware students will miss out.]]></description><link>https://www.edopportunityde.org/post/federal-tax-credits-offer-new-funding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6bc66976-f71a-4e85-ad51-0ae3499c1999</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_ef395efa13e24f38a1e5fa83d0414400~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nancy Mercante, Director, Center for Education Policy CRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Decision Could Open the Door to $40 Million in Scholarships for Delaware Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meyer unlock nearly $40 million annually in privately funded scholarships for Delaware students? On WDEL's Rick Jensen Show, Nancy Mercante discusses the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, how it could help families access tutoring and other educational resources, and why Delaware's participation matters. Learn what's at stake and how you can make your voice heard.]]></description><link>https://www.edopportunityde.org/post/one-decision-could-open-the-door-to-40-million-in-scholarships-for-delaware-students-acc5c31f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a0b50a25-91f2-4059-ab95-3b1c4f9366d2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_bd1f2c8f65fa49e4af5288f9c259209f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nancy Mercante, Director, Center for Education Policy CRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A $40 Million Opportunity for Delaware Students – But Only If Governor Meyer Acts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delaware has an opportunity to unlock nearly $40 million annually in private educational scholarships—without raising taxes or cutting public school funding. A new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program could help families pay for tutoring, tuition, transportation, and other educational services. But first, Governor Matt Meyer must choose to opt Delaware into the program. Will Delaware seize this opportunity or let it pass by?]]></description><link>https://www.edopportunityde.org/post/a-40-million-opportunity-for-delaware-students-but-only-if-governor-meyer-acts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9fc32cda-61c5-4785-b717-dcd6cca411fd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_ed8f2e08db3244a69562ca02c108af73~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_314,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nancy Mercante, Director, Center for Education Policy CRI</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>