Governor’s Weekly Message: Announcing Enhancements to Early Childhood Programs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014
In his weekly message, filmed at St. Michael’s School and Nursery in Wilmington, Governor Markell announces enhancements to help more early childhood programs receive high ratings and make it easier for disadvantaged kids to get the best care.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Announcing Enhancements to Early Childhood Programs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014
We can’t wait for kindergarten to start preparing our children for success. Ninety percent of their brain development happens by age five and quality early care results in better educated, healthier, and more productive adults. That’s why we’ve made access to high quality early childhood programs a top priority, by setting standards for what it means to be a top program and helping our best centers serve families that can’t afford to attend. Our investments are paying off.
Kathleen Becker named Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud Champion
Delaware Division of the Arts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Becker, a senior from Red Lion Christian Academy, won Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud state competition on February 25, 2014, held at the Smyrna Opera House. She moves on to represent Delaware in the national finals in Washington, DC in April, 2014.
Credit Rating Agencies Affirm Delaware’s Triple-A Rating
Department of Finance | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
In their review for the state’s upcoming bond sale, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service have all awarded Delaware a triple-A credit rating, the highest rating possible.
EVENT POSTPONED–“Henry Gawthrop of the 4th Delaware” lecture in New Castle, Del. on March 5, 2014
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
The lecture “Henry Gawthrop of the 4th Delaware,” originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the New Castle Court House Museum in New Castle, Del., has been postponed.
