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2014 Delaware Traffic Fatality End of Year Wrap Up

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 9, 2015

Delaware Highway Safety officials are reporting preliminary end of year total traffic fatalities. In 2014, Delaware saw a twenty percent (20%) increase in traffic fatalities compared to 2013. Delaware experienced 101 fatalities in 2013 compared to 125 in 2014.




“A Taste of Buena Vista” on Feb. 27, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 9, 2015

One of Delaware’s most historic homes will host an evening of guided tours, refreshments and music on Feb. 27, 2015.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Language Learning Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 9, 2015

Preparing our students to make the most of their talents means recognizing the new reality of today’s world. It’s a reality in which thousands of our residents support their families by working locally at companies that are headquartered internationally. And Delaware companies increasingly do business with customers around the world. In this reality, learning a […]




World Language Immersion Program Expands for 2015-16 School Year

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Next fall, more than 2,300 kindergarten through third grade students will be enrolled in Governor Jack Markell’s World Language Expansion Initiative, as six more schools across the state begin offering students the opportunity to participate in an elementary immersion program studying either Mandarin Chinese or Spanish.




Governor Announces China Study Abroad Program for DE High School Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Partnership with leading Chinese company is part of expansion of world language education opportunities Wilmington, DE – Having made it a priority to offer Delaware students the best opportunities to learn a second language, Governor Markell today announced a China summer abroad program for high school students studying Mandarin. The Governor signed an agreement with representatives […]







  Category: News

2014 Delaware Traffic Fatality End of Year Wrap Up

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 9, 2015

Delaware Highway Safety officials are reporting preliminary end of year total traffic fatalities. In 2014, Delaware saw a twenty percent (20%) increase in traffic fatalities compared to 2013. Delaware experienced 101 fatalities in 2013 compared to 125 in 2014.




“A Taste of Buena Vista” on Feb. 27, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 9, 2015

One of Delaware’s most historic homes will host an evening of guided tours, refreshments and music on Feb. 27, 2015.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Language Learning Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 9, 2015

Preparing our students to make the most of their talents means recognizing the new reality of today’s world. It’s a reality in which thousands of our residents support their families by working locally at companies that are headquartered internationally. And Delaware companies increasingly do business with customers around the world. In this reality, learning a […]




World Language Immersion Program Expands for 2015-16 School Year

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Next fall, more than 2,300 kindergarten through third grade students will be enrolled in Governor Jack Markell’s World Language Expansion Initiative, as six more schools across the state begin offering students the opportunity to participate in an elementary immersion program studying either Mandarin Chinese or Spanish.




Governor Announces China Study Abroad Program for DE High School Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Partnership with leading Chinese company is part of expansion of world language education opportunities Wilmington, DE – Having made it a priority to offer Delaware students the best opportunities to learn a second language, Governor Markell today announced a China summer abroad program for high school students studying Mandarin. The Governor signed an agreement with representatives […]