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) | Newsroom | 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 […]
Governor Markell Announces Grant Program to Promote Financial Literacy
Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | State Bank Commissioner | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015
Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a fifth round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). “The Financial Literacy Education Fund was established to help Delawareans reach their financial potential through education on how to wisely budget, save, invest, […]
Governor Launches Effort to Reduce School Testing
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2015
Calling for the elimination of repetitive and ineffective assessments, Governor Markell launched a review of tests administered by the state, districts, and individual schools with the goal of decreasing the testing burden on students and teachers and increasing the time available for teaching.
Delaware Job Training Effort Highlighted in White House’s Launch of TechHire
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2015
An initiative that will train Delawareans for hundreds of open Information Technology jobs in the state was recognized by the Obama Administration as the President launched an effort to connect more Americans to well-paying technology jobs through new training models.
