Governor’s Weekly Message: World Languages for Worldwide Jobs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012
The Governor talks about Delaware’s first group of young students, kindergartners and first-graders, who begin learning in Spanish and in Chinese this year, as part of the state’s inaugural World Language Immersion program. The program will help students prepare to eventually compete for jobs in the global marketplace.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: World Languages for Worldwide Jobs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012
In just a few weeks, Delaware’s first group of young students here and elsewhere will begin learning in Spanish and in Chinese, as kindergartners and first-graders become part of our inaugural World Language Immersion program. We have fifteen teachers from China and Spain helping our State Dept of Education get the program underway.
Governor Signs Bill To Help Parents of Children with Special Needs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 9, 2012
Governor Jack Markell signed legislation which supports the ability for parents of children with special needs to advocate for their families.
Governor Signs Justice Reinvestment Act
Department of Correction | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 9, 2012
Governor Markell signed Senate Bill 226, which implements the recommendations of the Justice Reinvestment Task Force created by Executive Order Number 27.
Statement from Governor Regarding Tragic Events in Wisconsin
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 9, 2012
Governor Markell expresses his thoughts about the tragedy in Wisconsin.
