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  Archives:  March 2014

Proposal to Make Early Teacher Hiring Permanent

Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2014

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND STATE LEGISLATORS PROPOSE TO MAKE EARLY TEACHER HIRING PROGRAM PERMANENT Pilot Program Has Dramatically Reduced Late Hiring of Teachers and Improved Schools’ Ability to Compete With Surrounding States for Quality New Teachers The original sponsors of Delaware’s pilot program to allow school districts to make earlier hiring offers to new teachers have […]




New District-Wide Elementary School Breakfast Program Announcement

Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2014

Eating breakfast in the classroom has been a proven way to increase participation which increases grades, test scores, and positive behavior throughout the day. Across the country, eating breakfast in the classroom has also reduced tardiness, absenteeism, childhood obesity, and disciplinary issues.




Dover Days and archaeology-month events among the programs to be presented by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in May 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 19 special programs during the month of May 2014.




Paradee Bill Would Close Debit Card Fraud Loophole

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Criminals caught stealing or misusing debit cards would face the same penalties as credit card thieves under legislation crafted by Rep. Trey Paradee in cooperation with Attorney General Beau Biden’s office.




Governor Markell Recognized for Leadership in Supporting Data Use to Improve Student Learning and Achievement

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Delaware Governor Jack Markell was named as the winner of the Data Quality Campaign’s (DQC) 2014 State Policymaker Award for the establishing the statewide vision and collaborative work needed to use data to improve outcomes for Delaware students.






  Archives:  March 2014

Proposal to Make Early Teacher Hiring Permanent

Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2014

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND STATE LEGISLATORS PROPOSE TO MAKE EARLY TEACHER HIRING PROGRAM PERMANENT Pilot Program Has Dramatically Reduced Late Hiring of Teachers and Improved Schools’ Ability to Compete With Surrounding States for Quality New Teachers The original sponsors of Delaware’s pilot program to allow school districts to make earlier hiring offers to new teachers have […]




New District-Wide Elementary School Breakfast Program Announcement

Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2014

Eating breakfast in the classroom has been a proven way to increase participation which increases grades, test scores, and positive behavior throughout the day. Across the country, eating breakfast in the classroom has also reduced tardiness, absenteeism, childhood obesity, and disciplinary issues.




Dover Days and archaeology-month events among the programs to be presented by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in May 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 19 special programs during the month of May 2014.




Paradee Bill Would Close Debit Card Fraud Loophole

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Criminals caught stealing or misusing debit cards would face the same penalties as credit card thieves under legislation crafted by Rep. Trey Paradee in cooperation with Attorney General Beau Biden’s office.




Governor Markell Recognized for Leadership in Supporting Data Use to Improve Student Learning and Achievement

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Delaware Governor Jack Markell was named as the winner of the Data Quality Campaign’s (DQC) 2014 State Policymaker Award for the establishing the statewide vision and collaborative work needed to use data to improve outcomes for Delaware students.