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Governor Markell Highlights Race to the Top Progress

Marking the recent four year anniversary of Delaware placing first in the federal Race to the Top education funding competition, Governor Markell detailed the impact of the state’s efforts to give students the best possible opportunity to succeed in college and career in the 21st century economy.



Early Teacher Hiring Now Permanent

Pilot Program Dramatically Reduced Late Hiring of Teachers and Improved Schools’ Ability to Compete With Surrounding States for Quality New Teachers DOVER, DE– This afternoon, Governor Jack A. Markell signed H.B. 259 into law, which passed both the House and the Senate unanimously this week. House Bill 259 makes permanent the pilot program originally created […]



Governor Markell Outlines Scholarship Program to Prepare Students for College

Citing evidence that the opportunity to take a college-level class in high school helps students succeed in higher education, Governor Markell outlined his proposal to ensure every senior with college potential has that chance before they graduate.






 Pages Tagged With: "Department of Education"

Governor Markell Highlights Race to the Top Progress

Marking the recent four year anniversary of Delaware placing first in the federal Race to the Top education funding competition, Governor Markell detailed the impact of the state’s efforts to give students the best possible opportunity to succeed in college and career in the 21st century economy.



Early Teacher Hiring Now Permanent

Pilot Program Dramatically Reduced Late Hiring of Teachers and Improved Schools’ Ability to Compete With Surrounding States for Quality New Teachers DOVER, DE– This afternoon, Governor Jack A. Markell signed H.B. 259 into law, which passed both the House and the Senate unanimously this week. House Bill 259 makes permanent the pilot program originally created […]



Governor Markell Outlines Scholarship Program to Prepare Students for College

Citing evidence that the opportunity to take a college-level class in high school helps students succeed in higher education, Governor Markell outlined his proposal to ensure every senior with college potential has that chance before they graduate.