Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014
In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts to prepare Delaware students for the global economy through the expansion of the state’s World Language Immersion Programs.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | 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) | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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.
