Milfordā€™s Ashley Lockwood has been named Delaware's 2023 teacher of year.

Milfordā€™s Ashley Lockwood named 2023 teacher of year

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Ashley Lockwood, a fifth-grade teacher at Lulu Ross Elementary in Milford School District, has been named the 2023 Delaware Teacher of the Year.Ā Ā  ā€œTeaching children has been one of the greatest blessings and gifts that God has ever given me, and for that, I will be forever grateful,ā€ Lockwood said during the award ceremony Tuesday night. ā€œThank you to my …

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Meet school board candidates in 6 upcoming virtual forums

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Upcoming school board forums will allow community members to meet, question school board candidates. Photo by Element5 Digital.   Meet the candidates in 6 upcoming school board forums Delaware school board election forums kick off tomorrow, with six being held during the next two weeks so community members can meet their districtā€™s candidates and hear their thoughts. With only 10% …

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Monday snow expected to hit downstate harder than up

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

In what might be 2022’s first understatement, the National Weather Service announced Sunday morning there had been “a large change” in the forecast overnight. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm on Monday is expected to drop 1 to 2 inches of snow in upper New Castle County, 3 to 4 inches from Bear to Smyrna, 4 to …

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State to mandate masks in all schools, state facilities; more rules to come

Charles MegginsonEducation, Headlines, Health

Delaware will require all school teachers, students and staff to wear masks indoors, even for sports.     Gov. John Carney said Tuesday that masks must be worn in all public, private and parochial schools, as well as childcare homes and centers for those over the age of 2.. Carney also said state employees and visitors to state facilities must …