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<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\tDelaware Scholars 2026<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>

2026 Secretary of Education Scholars<\/a><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Each year the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) has the opportunity to lead or participate in programs that recognize the state\u2019s outstanding public school students and staff. DDOE is proud of the strong programs our public schools offer and excited for the ways we can continue to honor the members of this community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Programs honoring Delaware school staff:<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Delaware State Teacher of the Year<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Each year the program honors a Delaware teacher who exemplifies fine teaching in the state. This program is administered by the DDOE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Educational Support Professional of the Year<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Each year the program recognizes outstanding service by school employees who provide direct or indirect services to students and their families. This program is administered by the DDOE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Behavioral Health Professional of the Year<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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This program recognizes outstanding service by school employees who are health care practitioners or human service providers who improve mental health. This program is administered by the DDOE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Awarded by the White House each year, this is the highest recognition a K-12 mathematics or science teacher can receive for outstanding teaching in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Programs honoring Delaware public schools:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Blue Ribbons Schools<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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This award recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Green Ribbons Schools<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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This award recognizes schools, districts, and institutes of higher education that reduce environmental impact and costs; improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and provide effective environmental and sustainability education.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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National ESEA Distinguished Schools<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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This award recognizes superior, federally funded school programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Purple Star Schools<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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This award recognizes K-12 public schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and address the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children and their families.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Recognition Schools<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Recognizes school programs in three areas: Exceptional student performance, closing the achievement gap, and excellence in serving special populations. Includes School of Continued Excellence award.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sapphire Award<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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This award recognizes school counseling programs that are comprehensive, data-informed and designed to serve all students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Programs honoring Delaware students:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Secretary of Education Scholars<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Each year Delaware\u2019s Secretary of Education honors select students from the current graduating class for their exemplary work ethic, dedication and accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. This program is administered by the DDOE.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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ArcGIS Online Competition<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Delaware\u2019s Geospatial Education community is partnering with Esri to challenge all high school and middle school students (whether onsite, online, or hybrid) to create and share WebApp projects that capture some aspect of life in Delaware.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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