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Governor Markell Recognized for Leadership in Supporting Data Use to Improve Student Learning and Achievement

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Delaware Governor Jack Markell was named as the winner of the Data Quality Campaign’s (DQC) 2014 State Policymaker Award for the establishing the statewide vision and collaborative work needed to use data to improve outcomes for Delaware students.




Delaware Secretary Murphy Spotlights District Initiatives Under Race to the Top as U.S. Secretary Duncan Highlights Statewide Progess in Year Three Report

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The U.S. Department of Education released Delaware’s Year 3 Race to the Top (RTTT) Report, highlighting statewide initiatives, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as a major reason why Delaware continues to see increased educator collaboration and student achievement gains.




Biden, Lawmakers Propose Bill to Strengthen Protections for Witnesses to Crime

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014

Attorney General Beau Biden, Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, Rep. Helene Keeley and a bipartisan group of legislators unveiled a bill Monday that will increase penalties for criminals who attempt to intimidate witnesses.




Governor’s Statement on Weather Conditions

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014

Governor Markell issued a statement regarding the latest winter storm to impact Delaware.




State of Delaware Offices Closed in Kent and Sussex; Opening at 10 a.m. in New Castle County

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014

State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex counties are closed during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent or Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.
State of Delaware offices in New Castle County will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.







  Category: News

Governor Markell Recognized for Leadership in Supporting Data Use to Improve Student Learning and Achievement

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Delaware Governor Jack Markell was named as the winner of the Data Quality Campaign’s (DQC) 2014 State Policymaker Award for the establishing the statewide vision and collaborative work needed to use data to improve outcomes for Delaware students.




Delaware Secretary Murphy Spotlights District Initiatives Under Race to the Top as U.S. Secretary Duncan Highlights Statewide Progess in Year Three Report

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The U.S. Department of Education released Delaware’s Year 3 Race to the Top (RTTT) Report, highlighting statewide initiatives, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as a major reason why Delaware continues to see increased educator collaboration and student achievement gains.




Biden, Lawmakers Propose Bill to Strengthen Protections for Witnesses to Crime

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014

Attorney General Beau Biden, Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, Rep. Helene Keeley and a bipartisan group of legislators unveiled a bill Monday that will increase penalties for criminals who attempt to intimidate witnesses.




Governor’s Statement on Weather Conditions

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014

Governor Markell issued a statement regarding the latest winter storm to impact Delaware.




State of Delaware Offices Closed in Kent and Sussex; Opening at 10 a.m. in New Castle County

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014

State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex counties are closed during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent or Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.
State of Delaware offices in New Castle County will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.