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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Promoting Effective Learning by Ensuring School Safety

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2015

The transcript of Governor Markell’s weekly message, Governor Markell discusses the progress made in Delaware to ensure student safety in public schools through the implementation of comprehensive school safety plans.




Small Grants Help Revitalize Downtown Dover

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2015

Joined by officials from the City of Dover and Kent County, Governor Markell and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi recognized the first recipients of small project grants that were made available through the Governor’s Downtown Development District (DDD) initiative.




Governor Recognizes Chinese Language Students Following Study Abroad Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2015

Continuing his push to advance language learning opportunities for Delaware youth, Governor Markell recognized the 20 high schoolers who spent part of their summer learning in Hangzhou, China, thanks to a free summer abroad program for students studying Mandarin.




State Announces Pilot Program for Police Body Cameras

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Following an extensive evaluation by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) of the benefits and challenges of effectively implementing body cameras on law enforcement officers, Governor Markell and DSHS Secretary Lew Schiliro announced plans for State and Municipal police officers to participate in a 30-45 day trial, using about a dozen body cameras throughout the state.




Delaware Schools Start Year with Comprehensive School Safety Plans in Place

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Having worked with the General Assembly to make school safety improvements a top priority of the state, Governor Jack Markell recognized 2015-2016 as the first school year in which every Delaware public school is using a comprehensive safety plan to prepare for potential emergency situations, ranging from armed intruders to natural disasters.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Promoting Effective Learning by Ensuring School Safety

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2015

The transcript of Governor Markell’s weekly message, Governor Markell discusses the progress made in Delaware to ensure student safety in public schools through the implementation of comprehensive school safety plans.




Small Grants Help Revitalize Downtown Dover

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2015

Joined by officials from the City of Dover and Kent County, Governor Markell and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi recognized the first recipients of small project grants that were made available through the Governor’s Downtown Development District (DDD) initiative.




Governor Recognizes Chinese Language Students Following Study Abroad Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2015

Continuing his push to advance language learning opportunities for Delaware youth, Governor Markell recognized the 20 high schoolers who spent part of their summer learning in Hangzhou, China, thanks to a free summer abroad program for students studying Mandarin.




State Announces Pilot Program for Police Body Cameras

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Following an extensive evaluation by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) of the benefits and challenges of effectively implementing body cameras on law enforcement officers, Governor Markell and DSHS Secretary Lew Schiliro announced plans for State and Municipal police officers to participate in a 30-45 day trial, using about a dozen body cameras throughout the state.




Delaware Schools Start Year with Comprehensive School Safety Plans in Place

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Having worked with the General Assembly to make school safety improvements a top priority of the state, Governor Jack Markell recognized 2015-2016 as the first school year in which every Delaware public school is using a comprehensive safety plan to prepare for potential emergency situations, ranging from armed intruders to natural disasters.