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

Author Diana Beasley

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.

Delaware Teacher of the Year

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.

Delaware Teacher of the Year Celebration

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.

The 2024 Delaware Teachers of the Year

These Are The 25 Best Public Schools In Delaware For 2023

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:

  • The Charter School of Wilmington

    #1 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Wilmington, DE – Public School – Grades 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Newark Charter School

    #2 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Newark, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Cab Calloway School of the Arts

    #3 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Conrad Schools of Science

    #4 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Olive B. Loss Elementary School

    #2 Best Public Elementary School in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • MOT Charter School

    #5 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Middletown, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Beacon Middle School

    #5 Best Public Middles Schools In Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Sussex Academy

    #6 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Georgetown, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Alfred G. Waters Middle School

    #7 Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Appoquinimink High School

    #7 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Rehoboth Elementary School

    #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • North Star Elementary School

    #6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Allen Frear Elementary School

    #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Dover Air Force Base Middle School

    #8 Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Linden Hill Elementary School

    #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Cedar Lane Elementary School

    #9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Love Creek Elementary School

    #10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Bunker Hill Elementary School

    #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Richard A. Shields Elementary School

    #12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Maj. George S. Welch Elementary School

    #13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Middletown High School

    #8 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Sussex Technical High School

    #9 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Georgetown, DE – Public School – 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Claymont Elementary School

    #14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Southern Delaware School of the Arts

    #15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Indian River School District – Public School – K-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School

    #16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

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

    Overall Niche Grade A-

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