Delaware Student Assessment Scores Show Progress, While Highlighting Challenges
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 19, 2013
The 2013 Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) student assessment results released show overall progress across a two-year period, while highlighting areas that require the most attention moving forward.
Governor Markell Joins Other Governors in Letter Supporting Immigration Reform
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Governor Markell released a statement regarding the letter that he and thirteen other Governors sent to House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Governor Markell Signs Public Benefit Corporation Legislation
Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Governor Jack Markell joined legislators, entrepreneurs and investors to sign legislation (Senate Bill 47) enabling the formation of public benefit corporations in Delaware.
Delaware Takes the Lead in Tackling College Readiness and Retention
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Governor Jack Markell and Secretary of Education Mark Murphy joined researchers from the Strategic Data Project (SDP), a program of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, to release findings on Delaware students’ college readiness, enrollment and retention.
Governor Markell Signs Wildlife Protection Bill
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 15, 2013
A law signed by Governor Jack Markell strengthens protections for Delaware’s natural resources by helping the state identify and appropriately punish those who commit egregious crimes against wildlife.
