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First Delaware Class Graduates from Youth Employment Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Underscoring efforts to ensure every Delawarean has access to education and training to thrive in today’s economy, Governor Markell today gave the keynote address at the graduation ceremony of the first class of young adults to complete a new employment training program, Generation.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Creating Greater Opportunities for Students to Reach Their Potential

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 7, 2015

Governor Markell discusses legislation signed this week to transform Wilmington schools.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Greater Opportunities for Students to Reach Their Potential

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 7, 2015

We know having families engaged in their schools plays a vital role in students’ success. For too long, many children in our most populous city have struggled without this connection.  Forty years ago, the City of Wilmington was split into four districts, forcing students to travel many miles to attend school despite the wishes of […]



Wilmington School Redistricting Moves Forward under New Laws

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Emphasizing the opportunity to solve a decades-long problem that has limited educational opportunities for children in the City of Wilmington, Governor Markell signed two bills that pave the way for redrawing school district boundaries to reduce the number of districts in the City and help families better participate in their children’s schools.



Governor Markell Praises Obama Climate Change Announcement

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015

Governor Jack Markell today endorsed President Obama’s plan to reduce greenhouse emissions from power plants by more than 30 percent by 2030, the most aggressive action taken by the nation to date in its efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change with the co-benefit of improving the country’s air quality and Delaware’s in particular. The state will also benefit from the cleaning up of pollutants generated by other states that often intrude into Delaware’s environment.






  Category: Office of the Governor

First Delaware Class Graduates from Youth Employment Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Underscoring efforts to ensure every Delawarean has access to education and training to thrive in today’s economy, Governor Markell today gave the keynote address at the graduation ceremony of the first class of young adults to complete a new employment training program, Generation.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Creating Greater Opportunities for Students to Reach Their Potential

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 7, 2015

Governor Markell discusses legislation signed this week to transform Wilmington schools.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Greater Opportunities for Students to Reach Their Potential

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 7, 2015

We know having families engaged in their schools plays a vital role in students’ success. For too long, many children in our most populous city have struggled without this connection.  Forty years ago, the City of Wilmington was split into four districts, forcing students to travel many miles to attend school despite the wishes of […]



Wilmington School Redistricting Moves Forward under New Laws

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Emphasizing the opportunity to solve a decades-long problem that has limited educational opportunities for children in the City of Wilmington, Governor Markell signed two bills that pave the way for redrawing school district boundaries to reduce the number of districts in the City and help families better participate in their children’s schools.



Governor Markell Praises Obama Climate Change Announcement

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015

Governor Jack Markell today endorsed President Obama’s plan to reduce greenhouse emissions from power plants by more than 30 percent by 2030, the most aggressive action taken by the nation to date in its efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change with the co-benefit of improving the country’s air quality and Delaware’s in particular. The state will also benefit from the cleaning up of pollutants generated by other states that often intrude into Delaware’s environment.