Early Teacher Hiring Now Permanent
Department of Education | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2014
Pilot Program Dramatically Reduced Late Hiring of Teachers and Improved Schools’ Ability to Compete With Surrounding States for Quality New Teachers DOVER, DE– This afternoon, Governor Jack A. Markell signed H.B. 259 into law, which passed both the House and the Senate unanimously this week. House Bill 259 makes permanent the pilot program originally created […]
Delaware Secretary Murphy Spotlights District Initiatives Under Race to the Top as U.S. Secretary Duncan Highlights Statewide Progess in Year Three Report
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2014
The U.S. Department of Education released Delaware’s Year 3 Race to the Top (RTTT) Report, highlighting statewide initiatives, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as a major reason why Delaware continues to see increased educator collaboration and student achievement gains.
Governor Markell Outlines Scholarship Program to Prepare Students for College
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Citing evidence that the opportunity to take a college-level class in high school helps students succeed in higher education, Governor Markell outlined his proposal to ensure every senior with college potential has that chance before they graduate.
Dropout Report Shows 30-Year Low in Percentage of Students Leaving School
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014
The state’s latest high school dropout report, released today, shows a 30-year low in the percentage of students leaving high school before graduation.
Final Accelerated Academic Grants Awarded
Department of Education | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 10, 2014
Final Accelerated Academic Grants Will Allow Public Schools To Offer Advanced Coursework To Students The Delaware Department of Education is pleased to announce the final two award recipients for the Accelerated Academic Grant program, the new state program that made funds available for programs targeted at academically advanced students. Christina School District received $18,963 for […]
