Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Identifying Top Educators to Strengthen Our Schools
Our students deserve great teachers. Educators like Delaware Teacher of the Year Jon Sell from Sussex Tech, who helps his peers become even better teachers. And Brandywine Springs elementary social studies instructor Jill Szymanski, who was recently named National History Teacher of the Year for creating lessons like her year-long “Civil War Museum” project, which brings the past to life while developing students’ reading skills.
Delaware Launches Statewide Teacher Recruitment Effort
The state is leading a new effort to recruit top educators to teach in Delaware schools. The campaign, “Join Delaware Schools,” aims to attract the caliber of teachers necessary to realize the state’s vision of a world-class education system for all students.
Governor Markell and Lt. Governor Denn Join DE Children’s Dept. to Announce Recipients of Mini Grants for After School Programming
Governor Jack Markell, and Lt. Governor Matt Denn joined officials from the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF/The Children’s Dept.) to announce the names of 13 organizations that are receiving funding for targeted after school programming.
State Approves New Program for Academically Advanced Students
The Delaware State Board of Education gave final approval yesterday to a new state program that will make new funds available for programs targeted at academically advanced students. The program, created through legislation proposed last year by Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn and the chairs of the General Assembly’s education committees, allows school districts to design programs targeted at students who are ahead of grade level in reading, writing, math, or science.
Governor Markell and College Board Partner to Increase College Access for Delawareans
Joined by students in Mount Pleasant High School’s library, Governor Markell, Secretary of Education Mark Murphy and College Board President David Coleman announced a partnership that will enhance the Administration’s work to ensure high school students statewide are best equipped for the college application process
