Department of Education
- National Report on Teacher Preparation Programs Aligns with Governor’s Push for Higher State Standards A report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report demonstrates a nationwide need for efforts like the law Governor Jack Markell signed last week to improve teacher preparation programs.June 18, 2013
- Governor Signs Bill to Improve Teacher Preparation Fulfilling the commitment from his 2013 State of the State to better prepare Delaware’s educators for the classroom, Governor Markell signed legislation that raises the bar for entering the teaching profession. June 12, 2013
- Results of June 4th Colonial Referendum certified by the Board of Elections for New Castle County The Board of Elections for New Castle County certified the results of the June 4th Colonial School District Referendum at its meeting on June 6th: 3,005 for the tax increase and 2,938 against the tax increase.June 7, 2013
- Colonial School District Referendum passes The June 4th Colonial School District Referendum passes 3,005 to 2,938.June 4, 2013
- House Passes Plan to Strengthen Teacher Preparation An educator preparation plan, pledged by the Governor in his 2013 State of the State passed the Delaware House today and now heads to the Governor’s desk for signature.May 16, 2013
- Plan Would Strengthen Teacher Preparation Governor Jack Markell announced measures to strengthen licensure requirements for prospective teachers while improving teaching training and better tracking data on teacher preparation programs. April 23, 2013
- Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn Unveil Strategic Plan for Early Childhood Education Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn presented a long-term, strategic plan today to strengthen and sustain Delaware’s early childhood system.April 15, 2013
- Delaware Receives National Award for Innovative Education Policy Delaware has won a national award for innovative education policy that is making systematic changes to improve student outcomes across the state.February 28, 2013
- Governor Markell Announces New Funding For Financial Literacy Programs Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a third round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF).February 15, 2013
- World Language Immersion Program Expands for 2013-2014 School Year Next fall, nearly 1000 kindergarteners and first graders will be enrolled in Governor Markell’s World Language Expansion Initiative.January 30, 2013
- Governor Proposes Investments in Job Growth, Stronger Schools while Governing Responsibly Governor Jack Markell unveiled a balanced budget proposal that invests in jobs, education and the safety and well-being of our children. His budget keeps the focus on core commitments such as healthcare and public safety and ensures continued fiscal responsibility.January 24, 2013
- TELL Delaware Survey To Allow Educators To Share Their Workplace Needs Educators across the state will have the chance to share openly what they need to do their jobs in an anonymous online survey that launches later this monthJanuary 8, 2013
- Delaware Increases Early Childhood Providers Offering Quality-Rated Child Care Programs Governor Markell and Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn recognized the achievements of early childhood providers enrolled in the Delaware Stars for Early Success program. November 28, 2012
- Sussex Tech Teacher is Delaware State Teacher of the Year for 2013 Governor Jack Markell announced the 2013 Delaware Teacher of the Year.October 24, 2012
- Lieutenant Governor Denn and Secretary Kee mark National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month To mark National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month, Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee joined students, teachers and administrators at Sunnyside Elementary School in Smyrna for lunch Wednesday.October 17, 2012