Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered Wednesday for Abraham Lincoln Remembrance Day
Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2015
To honor the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and in concurrence with an order issued by President Obama, Governor Markell has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware State flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.
Delaware Colleges Say Smarter Balanced Assessments Are Good Measure Of College Readiness
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Four institutions of higher education in Delaware—the University of Delaware, Delaware Technical Community College, Delaware State University and Wilmington University—all have said students’ scores on the state’s new 11th grade Smarter Assessments are a good measure of college readiness and will be accepted in lieu of a separate placement test, Gov. Jack Markell announced.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Focusing on Individuals’ Abilities to Grow Our Workforce
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015
In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts both in Delaware and across the country to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities. “Employing people with disabilities makes good business sense and helps government improve the competitiveness of our workforce, said Governor Markell. “It transforms the lives of citizens who often want nothing more than to use their skills to contribute – and it will keep Delaware moving forward.”
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Focusing on Individuals’ Abilities to Grow our Workforce
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015
Nearly a quarter century after the United States passed the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, only about 30 percent of working age people with disabilities are employed. As we recognize April as Autism Awareness Month, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to change that fact and make possible a more rewarding future for millions […]
Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Our Economy By Making Global Trade More Accessible
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 3, 2015
In his weekly message, Governor Markell explains the importance of global trade and the state’s Strategic Export Plan, announced earlier this week.
