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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014

In our global economy, we can greatly expand opportunities available to our kids if we recognize the advantages of speaking multiple languages. So two years ago we launched a world language immersion program in which students can take half of their subjects in Chinese or Spanish – starting in kindergarten. The response has been phenomenal. […]




Statement by Governor on Death of Former State Democratic Party Chairman Henry Topel

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2014

The Governor extended his deepest sympathies to the family of Henry Topel, founding director of the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and a former chairman of the state Democratic Party.




World Language Expansion Program Shows Growth, High Parent Satisfaction in Second Year

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The second annual review of Governor Jack Markell’s world language immersion initiative, which seeks to give Delaware students an advantage in the global economy by ensuring their proficiency in a second language, reported continued growth, with about 1500 students expected to participate in 11 programs next school year




Governor’s Weekly Message: Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 23, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the new Delaware National Guard headquarters in New Castle, Governor Markell reflects on the men and women of our armed forces who have sacrificed their lives while serving our country.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 23, 2014

One of my greatest honors as Governor has been to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the Delaware National Guard. I don’t say that because of the official duties that entails, but because of the remarkable men and women I have the opportunity to meet – individuals of the highest integrity who epitomize the bravery, dignity, and selflessness that we recognize this Memorial Day weekend.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014

In our global economy, we can greatly expand opportunities available to our kids if we recognize the advantages of speaking multiple languages. So two years ago we launched a world language immersion program in which students can take half of their subjects in Chinese or Spanish – starting in kindergarten. The response has been phenomenal. […]




Statement by Governor on Death of Former State Democratic Party Chairman Henry Topel

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2014

The Governor extended his deepest sympathies to the family of Henry Topel, founding director of the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and a former chairman of the state Democratic Party.




World Language Expansion Program Shows Growth, High Parent Satisfaction in Second Year

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The second annual review of Governor Jack Markell’s world language immersion initiative, which seeks to give Delaware students an advantage in the global economy by ensuring their proficiency in a second language, reported continued growth, with about 1500 students expected to participate in 11 programs next school year




Governor’s Weekly Message: Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 23, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the new Delaware National Guard headquarters in New Castle, Governor Markell reflects on the men and women of our armed forces who have sacrificed their lives while serving our country.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 23, 2014

One of my greatest honors as Governor has been to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the Delaware National Guard. I don’t say that because of the official duties that entails, but because of the remarkable men and women I have the opportunity to meet – individuals of the highest integrity who epitomize the bravery, dignity, and selflessness that we recognize this Memorial Day weekend.