These Are The 20 Delaware Teacher of the Year Finalists For 2024

There are 20 finalists up for the Delaware Teacher of the Year recognition for 2024.  On October 18th, the 20 teachers from across the First State will be honored at a celebration where one teacher will take home the crown.

The candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2023 calendar year.  Each finalist displays an ability to inspire students with a love of learning,  demonstration of professional traits and strong sense of dedication and devotion to teaching.

Each nominee submitted a detailed application exemplifying his or her teaching philosophy. Five Delaware Department of Education staff members independently evaluate each application. A former Delaware Teacher of the Year and department staff member observe each candidate in the classroom. Taking into consideration the ratings from the application review and observations as well as a recorded presentation by the nominee.  Another independent panel of non-department judges then selects the one teacher who will serve as the 2024 Delaware Teacher of the Year.

The teacher chosen to become the State Teacher of the Year will become Delaware's nominee in the national program.  This is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers in partnership with the Voya Foundation.

The Delaware Teacher of the Year will receive a $5,000 grant to use for the educational benefit of their students, as well as a personal grant of $3,000.

Additionally, all nominees will receive a $2,000 grant from the state.

The celebration begins with a social hour at 5 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. dinner at Modern Maturity Center in Dover. The announcement comes at the end of the night. Information about live-streaming will be shared next month. Funding for the award ceremony is provided by a grant from Voya Financial and support from the Delaware General Assembly.

These Are The 25 Best Public Schools In Delaware For 2023

In this country, under our current climate, education is at the forefront of importance and debate.  Parents are concerned now more than ever about student curriculum.  There is the ever growing concern with safety, as we see the number of school shootings and threats at a high.  As a parent myself, I know that choosing a school for your child is a daunting task, and not always a choice.

More and more families are choosing alternative options to public schools.  Some are sending their children to private schools or opting for online education.  However, this is not an option for all families with the rising costs and of course working parents who may not be home to assist in the online options.  Some families are even choosing to move to where to better schools are.

The folks over at Niche.com have released their list of the 2023 Best Public Schools in Delaware.

Data from the U.S. Department of Education is used to analyze key statistics and millions of student and parent reviews. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, and SAT/ACT scores.

Here is the list of the best in Delaware for 2023:

#1 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

Wilmington, DE - Public School - Grades 9-12

Overall Niche Grade A+

#2 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

Newark, DE - Public School - K-12

Overall Niche Grade A+

#3 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE - Public School - 6-12

Overall Niche Grade A+

#4 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE - Public School - 6-12

Overall Niche Grade A+

#2 Best Public Elementary School in Delaware

Appoquinimink School District, DE - Public School - 1-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#5 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

Middletown, DE - Public School - K-12

Overall Niche Grade A

#5 Best Public Middles Schools In Delaware

Cape Henlopen School District, DE - Public School - 6-8

Overall Niche Grade A

#6 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

Georgetown, DE - Public School - K-12

Overall Niche Grade A

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware

Appoquinimink School District, DE - Public School - 6-8

Overall Niche Grade A

#7 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

Appoquinimink School District, DE - Public School - 9-12

Overall Niche Grade A

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Cape Henlopen School District, DE - Public School - K-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE - Public School - K-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Caesar Rodney School District, DE - Public School - 1-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware

Caesar Rodney School District, DE - Public School - 6-8

Overall Niche Grade A

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE - Public School - K-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Appoquinimink School District, DE - Public School - 1-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Cape Henlopen School District, DE - Public School - K-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Appoquinimink School District, DE - Public School - 1-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Cape Henlopen School District, DE - Public School - K-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Caesar Rodney School District, DE - Public School - PK-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#8 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

Appoquinimink School District, DE - Public School - 9-12

Overall Niche Grade A

#9 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

Georgetown, DE - Public School - 9-12

Overall Niche Grade A

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Brandywine School District, DE - Public School - K-5

Overall Niche Grade A

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Indian River School District - Public School - K-8

Overall Niche Grade A

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE - Public School - K-5

Overall Niche Grade A-