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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Beyond Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Have Served and Sacrificed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 3, 2016

Each Memorial Day we honor the members of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Delawareans have fought, and died, since the earliest days of our nation, and they continue to make that sacrifice, including Warrant Officer Sean Mullen, of Dover, a Special Forces soldier serving in Afghanistan, who died three […]



Governor’s Weekly Message: Expanding Opportunities for Our Students With Language Immersion

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, filmed at W.B. Simpson Elementary, Governor Markell highlights the World Language Immersion Initiative and announces its expansion.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Opportunities for Our Students With Language Immersion

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2016

All of our young people deserve access to the best possible education and training for their futures. That means supporting them in reading, writing, math, and science, and helping them acquire key skills for jobs in growing industries. But, we must not overlook the value of language learning. In today’s interconnected world, our economy and individuals’ job opportunities increasingly rely on the ability to communicate with people whose first language isn’t English.



Governor Markell Announces Expansion of World Language Immersion Initiative

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Governor Jack Markell, who provided the leadership and funding for language immersion studies in Delaware elementary schools through his World Language Expansion Initiative in 2011, on Tuesday joined immersion students from across the Caesar Rodney School District for a celebratory event at Simpson Elementary School, where he also discussed the state’s plan to expand the program and to ensure students can continue their immersion language study after elementary school.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Students to Thrive in Rewarding Careers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016

Building a rewarding career in growing industries today increasingly requires education and training beyond the traditional high school curriculum. We’re committed to opening those pathways for every Delaware student. One way is through our innovative Pathways to Prosperity program. It’s forging partnerships between employers, school districts, and institutions of higher education to provide hands-on, real-world training to high school students.






  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Beyond Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Have Served and Sacrificed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 3, 2016

Each Memorial Day we honor the members of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Delawareans have fought, and died, since the earliest days of our nation, and they continue to make that sacrifice, including Warrant Officer Sean Mullen, of Dover, a Special Forces soldier serving in Afghanistan, who died three […]



Governor’s Weekly Message: Expanding Opportunities for Our Students With Language Immersion

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, filmed at W.B. Simpson Elementary, Governor Markell highlights the World Language Immersion Initiative and announces its expansion.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Opportunities for Our Students With Language Immersion

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2016

All of our young people deserve access to the best possible education and training for their futures. That means supporting them in reading, writing, math, and science, and helping them acquire key skills for jobs in growing industries. But, we must not overlook the value of language learning. In today’s interconnected world, our economy and individuals’ job opportunities increasingly rely on the ability to communicate with people whose first language isn’t English.



Governor Markell Announces Expansion of World Language Immersion Initiative

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Governor Jack Markell, who provided the leadership and funding for language immersion studies in Delaware elementary schools through his World Language Expansion Initiative in 2011, on Tuesday joined immersion students from across the Caesar Rodney School District for a celebratory event at Simpson Elementary School, where he also discussed the state’s plan to expand the program and to ensure students can continue their immersion language study after elementary school.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Students to Thrive in Rewarding Careers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016

Building a rewarding career in growing industries today increasingly requires education and training beyond the traditional high school curriculum. We’re committed to opening those pathways for every Delaware student. One way is through our innovative Pathways to Prosperity program. It’s forging partnerships between employers, school districts, and institutions of higher education to provide hands-on, real-world training to high school students.