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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor Initiates Statewide Plan for Future Education Offerings

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2015

Governor Markell announced a needs assessment and strategic planning process for the future of Delaware public schools, including charter, vocational-technical, and magnet schools.




Governor’s Statement on the Confirmation of Collins J. Seitz, Jr. as Delaware Supreme Court Justice

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The Delaware Senate today unanimously confirmed the nomination of Collins J. (C.J.) Seitz, Jr., to serve as a Justice on the Delaware Supreme Court, replacing Justice Henry duPont Ridgely, who retired on January 31st.




Statement by Governor Markell on Announcement of UD Interim President Nancy Targett

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015

Governor Markell issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that Nancy Targett, dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, will serve as interim president of the University of Delaware, effective July 1




Governor’s Weekly Message: Supporting Student Progress Through Effective Assessments

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015

Wilmington – In his weekly message, filmed at William Penn High School, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort announced earlier this week to reduce school testing. “The fact that assessments play an important role in supporting our students means we must invest the time and resources in getting them right,” said Governor Markell. “While effective tests […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Supporting Student Progress Through Effective Assessments

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015

Every student, here at William Penn and across Delaware, deserves the opportunity to graduate high school ready to enter college or a career. But we can’t fulfill that responsibility if we don’t know when our students fall behind. For a long time, that’s what happened for many young people, particularly from disadvantaged populations – especially […]







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor Initiates Statewide Plan for Future Education Offerings

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2015

Governor Markell announced a needs assessment and strategic planning process for the future of Delaware public schools, including charter, vocational-technical, and magnet schools.




Governor’s Statement on the Confirmation of Collins J. Seitz, Jr. as Delaware Supreme Court Justice

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The Delaware Senate today unanimously confirmed the nomination of Collins J. (C.J.) Seitz, Jr., to serve as a Justice on the Delaware Supreme Court, replacing Justice Henry duPont Ridgely, who retired on January 31st.




Statement by Governor Markell on Announcement of UD Interim President Nancy Targett

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015

Governor Markell issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that Nancy Targett, dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, will serve as interim president of the University of Delaware, effective July 1




Governor’s Weekly Message: Supporting Student Progress Through Effective Assessments

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015

Wilmington – In his weekly message, filmed at William Penn High School, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort announced earlier this week to reduce school testing. “The fact that assessments play an important role in supporting our students means we must invest the time and resources in getting them right,” said Governor Markell. “While effective tests […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Supporting Student Progress Through Effective Assessments

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015

Every student, here at William Penn and across Delaware, deserves the opportunity to graduate high school ready to enter college or a career. But we can’t fulfill that responsibility if we don’t know when our students fall behind. For a long time, that’s what happened for many young people, particularly from disadvantaged populations – especially […]