Twenty of the state’s top teachers will be honored at a celebration on Oct. 18, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Three Delaware Schools Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including three schools in Delaware. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments. The Delaware schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools were: Bear – Olive B. Loss Elementary School, …
A Proactive Approach to a Healthy School Year
As summer comes to an end and a new school year begins, now is the time to remind local communities that continuing to protect ourselves against influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and other infectious diseases is a powerful way to also support Delaware students and school staff.
DIAA Announces Student Athletic Awards
The DIAA Board of Directors’ is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 DIAA/Harry Roberts-Senior Scholar Athlete awards. The award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on several committees, most notably as chair of the DIAA Sportsmanship Committee for many years. The post DIAA …
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Students Take Home Awards from Delaware State Fair
Over 400 Delaware FFA members from across the state convened at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in July to participate in the Delaware State Fair. During the state fair, both high school and middle school members competed in career and leadership development events, exhibited livestock, assisted at various supporter food booths, in conjunction with the Delaware 4-H donated over 875 lbs. …
Delaware Releases 2023 State Assessment Results
Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year show students continue to need extra supports as the state prioritizes recovery efforts and resources to ensure that all students continue to accelerate and achieve.
New School Safety and Wellness Suite Launches
This fall, many Delaware schools will launch a new School Safety and Wellness Suite that incorporates a comprehensive approach to alert administrators of serious situations while providing students with the necessary tools and resources to prevent or deter a situation from escalating.
Summer Experiences Benefit Every Student
One of the greatest gifts of education is that it exposes students to new perspectives and ideas. Through education, children get more opportunities to hone in on their likes and dislikes, gain a greater understanding of their world, and eventually determine and work toward the future they most prefer. Traditional education typically occurs in – though sometimes even in outdoor …
Future Educators Win Big at National Conference
Future educators from Smyrna High School were named national champions at the Educators Rising National Conference. The post Future Educators Win Big at National Conference appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Annual Announcement for School Nutrition Programs
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for families unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snack Program (ASSP). Each participating school and its administrative office have a copy of the policy, which may …