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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

As students across our state return to school, it’s important to remember that a successful year in our classrooms means ensuring they are excited about learning and have opportunities to challenge themselves. Students do best, and are motivated to learn, when they believe that their studies are relevant to their future. They struggle, or worse yet, drop out, when they don’t see the connection between their education and the real world.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.




Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.




Governor’s Signature Implements Sudden Cardiac Arrest Precautions for Student Athletes

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014

Surrounded by student athletes from Middletown High School, Governor Markell signed legislation that requires the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (“DIAA”) to draft regulations to identify symptoms and risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Healthier Communities Through Nurse-Family Partnership

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2014

As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, filmed at Children & Families First, Division of Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay discusses expansion of the Nurse-Family Partnership in Delaware and its positive impact on the children and families who participate in the program.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

As students across our state return to school, it’s important to remember that a successful year in our classrooms means ensuring they are excited about learning and have opportunities to challenge themselves. Students do best, and are motivated to learn, when they believe that their studies are relevant to their future. They struggle, or worse yet, drop out, when they don’t see the connection between their education and the real world.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.




Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.




Governor’s Signature Implements Sudden Cardiac Arrest Precautions for Student Athletes

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014

Surrounded by student athletes from Middletown High School, Governor Markell signed legislation that requires the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (“DIAA”) to draft regulations to identify symptoms and risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Healthier Communities Through Nurse-Family Partnership

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2014

As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, filmed at Children & Families First, Division of Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay discusses expansion of the Nurse-Family Partnership in Delaware and its positive impact on the children and families who participate in the program.