Red Clay Education Association

09/13/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒:

There’s one day left to send in your letter of interest for a seat on the DSEA Executive Board!

Are you an active union educator working in New Castle or Kent counties? Are you looking to play a bigger role in the Delaware State Education Association?

The 36-member DSEA Executive Board – the main governing body of our union – is currently seeking candidates interested in filling three vacant seats representing New Castle County and one vacant seat representing Kent County.

Anyone interested in serving on the DSEA Executive Board as a representative from New Castle and Kent counties can send a letter of interest by mailing DSEA President Tameka Mays at 136 E. Water St., Dover, DE, 19901 by Monday, September 14.

Letters of interest also can be emailed to [email protected].

The Executive Board will vote to fill the vacant seats from the pool of applicants on Thursday, September 24.

New Executive Board members selected to fill the vacant seats from New Castle and Kent counties will serve from September 24, 2026, to August 31, 2027, per the DSEA Bylaws.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to every proud union member here in the First State!

Whether we’re educating children, building houses, helping our neighbors put food on the table, keeping our communities safe, caring for our neighbors, or literally saving lives – union members are the bedrock of our communities!

✊Strong unions produce better pay for all workers!

✊Strong unions create safer working conditions for all workers!

✊Strong unions make for stronger communities!

Solidarity today! Solidarity tomorrow! Solidarity forever!

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, RCEA! We appreciate all you do!

08/31/2026

Welcome back, RCEA!

08/28/2026

Do you know a public school educator who is making a positive impact on their students, their school or their community?

Nominate them for one of DSEA’s All Stars in Education Awards!

From September to May, our union recognizes one teacher and one Education Support Professional in cooperation with iHeartMedia. Winners receive a plaque, a $100 gift card, and other giveaways during a surprise visit to their school or worksite.

Nominations are accepted from educators, administrators, parents, students and community members.

Our Teacher of the Month Award honors classroom teachers and specialists (school counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, librarians, occupational and physical therapists, speech language pathologists, etc.)

Our ESP of the Month Award honors paraprofessionals, custodians, food service workers, school secretaries, resources officers, transportation workers, etc.)

Click here to nominate a great educator today: https://bit.ly/4swR2f9

08/23/2026

It’s been a long week. You deserve a treat.

Take the family out to eat or order in from any one of the 60+ popular restaurants that have partnered with DSEA to give educators a 10-15% discount on their meals year round.

Click here for a listing of participating restaurants in your area: https://bit.ly/3W8TKsc

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

hosted a session at New Hire Orientation this morning. We connected with new and returning members and shared why joining the union was important to us. We look forward to working together this year!

08/12/2026

One caring adult can make a lasting difference in the life of a student.

The Delaware Department of Education is currently seeking community members who are willing to step up to be a mentor and role model for our students.

Through the State of Delaware Student Mentoring Program, volunteers can help encourage confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging, while also helping children strengthen their literacy skills.

Contribute to a student’s success by signing up to be a mentor today.

Click here to get started: de.gov/mentoring