FSE to host school board candidate forums again to better inform public ahead of elections

A state educational advocacy group is hosting six forums to better inform Delaware voters of their options ahead of the May 13 school board elections.

School board forums

First State Educate announced the following meetings Monday:

• Smyrna: Tuesday, April 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Virtual)
• Appoquinimink: Monday, April 14 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Virtual)
• Capital: Tuesday, April 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (Virtual)
• Christina: Monday, April 28 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Virtual)
• Colonial: Monday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (In person)
• Brandywine: Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (In person)
• Cape Henlopen: Tuesday, May 6 from 6p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (In person)

There are 16 election races across 12 of the 19 districts in Delaware.

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First State officials emphasize that an informed vote is a powerful vote, and encourages the public to use their vote and take action to improve Delaware’s schools.

They point out that the board holds a lot of power – from selecting a superintendent to setting annual goals, approving budgets, and crafting policies – they directly shape the direction of education in the First State.

In previous years, First State Educate’s forums are structured like a Q and A, where event organizers ask candidates a series of questions on hot topic education issues.

Register for the school board forums here.