Delaware Takes the Lead in Tackling College Readiness and Retention
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Governor Jack Markell and Secretary of Education Mark Murphy joined researchers from the Strategic Data Project (SDP), a program of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, to release findings on Delaware students’ college readiness, enrollment and retention.
National Report on Teacher Preparation Programs Aligns with Governor’s Push for Higher State Standards
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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.
Governor Signs Bill to Improve Teacher Preparation
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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.
Results of June 4th Colonial Referendum certified by the Board of Elections for New Castle County
Department of Education | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2013
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.
Colonial School District Referendum passes
Department of Education | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The June 4th Colonial School District Referendum passes 3,005 to 2,938.
