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Red Clay’s Kimberly Stock named 2021 Delaware Teacher of the Year

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

An English learner teacher from the Red Clay Consolidated School District is Delaware’s 2021 State Teacher of the Year.
Kimberly Stock of McKean High School now is Delaware’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year. She will use her position to share her message about how schools must adapt to give students equitable access and opportunities.



Gov. Carney: Delawareans for Educational Opportunity, DE NAACP Agreement Makes Significant Investment in DE Schools

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 12, 2020

Settlement agreement in Chancery Court case would make Opportunity Funding permanent and expand funding for high-needs schools WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced an agreement with Delawareans for Educational Opportunity and the Delaware NAACP to make significant new investments in Delaware public schools and dedicate additional funding for Delaware’s most disadvantaged students […]



Three Delaware Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Honors

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized three Delaware schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.



Governor Carney Announces Delaware Schools May Open in Hybrid Scenario

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Data on COVID-19 community spread in Delaware indicates mix of remote and in-person instruction  WILMINGTON, Del. – Based on a review of COVID-19 data in Delaware, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools may open under a hybrid scenario next month, with a mix of in-person […]



State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year

Department of Education | Education | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Guidance to help Districts and Charters plan for three different learning scenarios based on COVID-19 spread WILMINGTON, Del. – Secretary of Education Susan Bunting today released the state’s guidance for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 academic year. Districts and charter schools will use this guidance to formulate plans for the upcoming school year. In […]






  Category: Department of Education

Red Clay’s Kimberly Stock named 2021 Delaware Teacher of the Year

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

An English learner teacher from the Red Clay Consolidated School District is Delaware’s 2021 State Teacher of the Year.
Kimberly Stock of McKean High School now is Delaware’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year. She will use her position to share her message about how schools must adapt to give students equitable access and opportunities.



Gov. Carney: Delawareans for Educational Opportunity, DE NAACP Agreement Makes Significant Investment in DE Schools

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 12, 2020

Settlement agreement in Chancery Court case would make Opportunity Funding permanent and expand funding for high-needs schools WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced an agreement with Delawareans for Educational Opportunity and the Delaware NAACP to make significant new investments in Delaware public schools and dedicate additional funding for Delaware’s most disadvantaged students […]



Three Delaware Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Honors

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized three Delaware schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.



Governor Carney Announces Delaware Schools May Open in Hybrid Scenario

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Data on COVID-19 community spread in Delaware indicates mix of remote and in-person instruction  WILMINGTON, Del. – Based on a review of COVID-19 data in Delaware, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools may open under a hybrid scenario next month, with a mix of in-person […]



State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year

Department of Education | Education | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Guidance to help Districts and Charters plan for three different learning scenarios based on COVID-19 spread WILMINGTON, Del. – Secretary of Education Susan Bunting today released the state’s guidance for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 academic year. Districts and charter schools will use this guidance to formulate plans for the upcoming school year. In […]