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Department of Correction marks the graduation of its 206th Correctional Officer training class

News | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

Today, 32 Department of Correction staff took their oaths of office and immediately begin assignments in prison facilities across the state after graduating from the Department’s Correctional Officer training academy. More than 200 family, friends, and colleagues celebrated their accomplishment at a ceremony in the Department of Correction’s Dover headquarters.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

Governor Markell explains the importance of identifying unmet student needs and developing a comprehensive plan that addresses all schools in Delaware. “Amazing schools and programs across the state are offering diverse and innovative opportunities to meet individual needs, whether it’s the science and math focus at Conrad Schools of Science, the college prep courses at Mount Pleasant, the
programs to serve high-need students at EastSide Charter, or the robust career and technical training at Vo Tech schools in each county,” said Governor Markell.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

All students deserve educational opportunities that prepare them to thrive in an increasingly competitive economy. For some, that means curriculum based on science and math, special preparation for careers in manufacturing or information technology, or dual language programs.




Library Advocates, Legislators to Meet Tuesday March 24 to Discuss the Future of Delaware’s Libraries

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2015

Delaware library officials, friends, advocates, patrons, and other lovers of libraries will have an opportunity to meet with legislators at the annual Delaware Library Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Delaware Library Association. A full day of activities is planned, including an […]




Governor Initiates Statewide Plan for Future Education Offerings

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2015

Governor Markell announced a needs assessment and strategic planning process for the future of Delaware public schools, including charter, vocational-technical, and magnet schools.







  Category: News

Department of Correction marks the graduation of its 206th Correctional Officer training class

News | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

Today, 32 Department of Correction staff took their oaths of office and immediately begin assignments in prison facilities across the state after graduating from the Department’s Correctional Officer training academy. More than 200 family, friends, and colleagues celebrated their accomplishment at a ceremony in the Department of Correction’s Dover headquarters.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

Governor Markell explains the importance of identifying unmet student needs and developing a comprehensive plan that addresses all schools in Delaware. “Amazing schools and programs across the state are offering diverse and innovative opportunities to meet individual needs, whether it’s the science and math focus at Conrad Schools of Science, the college prep courses at Mount Pleasant, the
programs to serve high-need students at EastSide Charter, or the robust career and technical training at Vo Tech schools in each county,” said Governor Markell.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

All students deserve educational opportunities that prepare them to thrive in an increasingly competitive economy. For some, that means curriculum based on science and math, special preparation for careers in manufacturing or information technology, or dual language programs.




Library Advocates, Legislators to Meet Tuesday March 24 to Discuss the Future of Delaware’s Libraries

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2015

Delaware library officials, friends, advocates, patrons, and other lovers of libraries will have an opportunity to meet with legislators at the annual Delaware Library Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Delaware Library Association. A full day of activities is planned, including an […]




Governor Initiates Statewide Plan for Future Education Offerings

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2015

Governor Markell announced a needs assessment and strategic planning process for the future of Delaware public schools, including charter, vocational-technical, and magnet schools.