Colonial Teacher Named Delaware 2025 Teacher of the Year
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
A high school social studies teacher from the Colonial School District is Delaware’s 2025 State Teacher of the Year.
First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, Delaware DOE, Delaware Readiness Teams Kick off Kindergarten Registration
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
WILMINGTON, Del. – First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, with the Delaware Department of Education and Delaware Readiness Teams, kicked off Kindergarten Registration at the Claymont Public Library on Wednesday, October 9. “I’ve been the honorary chair of the Kindergarten Registration Campaign for almost eight years because it is important to make navigating this milestone as […]
Delaware’s AP Success: Advancing Equity and Excellence
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
As Delaware’s Secretary of Education, I’m pleased to share the progress that Delaware students have made in Advanced Placement (AP) programs. This year, our state has seen significant growth in both AP participation and performance, reflecting our commitment to providing every student with access to challenging academic opportunities.
Two Delaware Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 23, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including two schools in Delaware. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
Five Schools Earn State School Counseling Award
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 23, 2024
Five more schools have earned Delaware’s Sapphire Award for Excellence in School Counseling. The 2024-2025 Sapphire Award schools are: Lake Forest Central Elementary (Lake Forest); Milton Elementary (Cape Henlopen); Anna P. Mote Elementary (Red Clay Consolidated); POLYTECH High School (POLYTECH); and Sarah Pyle Academy (Christina).
