Colonial Teacher Named Delaware 2025 Teacher of the Year
A high school social studies teacher from the Colonial School District is Delaware’s 2025 State Teacher of the Year.
Delaware’s AP Success: Advancing Equity and Excellence
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
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
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).
OWAA Releases Comprehensive Report on the Status of Women in Delaware
The OWAA’s Delaware Women Status Report highlights advances in women’s leadership and health while noting ongoing issues like wage gaps and high childcare costs. Read the full report at OWAA’s website.
