Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Delaware Students to Thrive in the New Economy
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015
Every Delaware student deserves an education that best prepares him or her for our new economy – whether they are going to college or straight into the workforce. Today, that goal is more possible than ever.
More Delaware High School Students Taking and Passing College-Level Advanced Placement Tests
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015
The percentage of Delaware’s public high school graduates taking and passing college-level Advanced Placement classes rose considerably in recent years, according to new data from the College Board.
Governor’s 2015 Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners honored today
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village was the setting for the Stewardship Week proclamation presentation of the annual Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards.
Delaware Educators Celebrate the Transformation of Student Learning
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Nearly 400 educators packed a large auditorium at Dover Downs to showcase how they are engaging their students more deeply in learning, using techniques and strategies they picked up by participating in the Department of Education’s rigorous, year-long professional learning experience called Common Ground.
Governor Announces Grants to 15 High Schools to Support Delaware Students in Key Fields
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
With the support of grants announced by Governor Markell, 15 Delaware high schools, spread across the state, will launch intensive programs in the fall to prepare students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy.
