Governor Signs Bill to Improve Teacher Preparation
Fulfilling the commitment from his 2013 State of the State to better prepare Delaware’s educators for the classroom, Governor Markell signed legislation that raises the bar for entering the teaching profession.
Peruvian President Humala & Governor Markell Agree on Cooperation
President Ollanta Humala, Ambassador Harold Forsyth and Delaware Governor Jack Markell met in Washington to discuss cooperation between the Republic of Peru and the State of Delaware, covering agriculture, education, science and technology, culture and trade
“Shall Faithfully Serve!” at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation on June 15, 2013
Program exploring indentured servitude. Participants will symbolically sign an indenture form with a quill pen, after which they will be assigned 18th century chores such as preparing wool for spinning, weaving and carding; kindling gathering for the smokehouse and cleaning. During their free time, participants will have a chance to play Colonial games, enjoy a house tour or explore the grounds.
Governor Markell Announces Recipients of the Third Annual Financial Literacy Education Fund Grant
Nineteen Delaware nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $355,000 in grant money from the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF) to help improve the financial skills of Delawareans through education on how to budget, save, invest and plan for the future.
Governor Signs School Choice Reform, Keeps Pledge from State-of-the-State
After vowing in his State of the State 2013 to address unfair burdens of the school choice system on Delaware families, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation (House Bill 90) today to simplify the application process and help ensure students can attend their chosen school.
