Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy
In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts to prepare Delaware students for the global economy through the expansion of the state’s World Language Immersion Programs.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy
In our global economy, we can greatly expand opportunities available to our kids if we recognize the advantages of speaking multiple languages. So two years ago we launched a world language immersion program in which students can take half of their subjects in Chinese or Spanish – starting in kindergarten. The response has been phenomenal. […]
Founding father Benjamin Rush, 18th-century drinks and fabric arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in June 2014
During the month of June 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., will present six special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.
Lt. Governor In New Castle County for Events
Visits Old State Elementary School Delivers Speech on Public Education at The Rotary Club of Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – On Thursday, May 29th, Lt. Governor Matt Denn will be in New Castle County. He will visit Old State Elementary School in the Appoquinimink School District, where he will be in Carrie Maxwell’s 4th grade class. Her […]
Lt. Governor and CJC Announce 2014 Byrne Grant Recipients
82% of non-profit funding dedicated to re-entry services; up from 46% in 2007 WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn, Chair of the Criminal Justice Council, and Chris Kervick, Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Council, announced the 2014 Byrne Grant recipients at a press conference at the Rick VanStory Resource Center in Wilmington. […]
