Delaware General Assembly Passes Charter School Reform
To significantly update Delaware’s charter school laws for the first time since 1995, the Senate passed legislation, advocated by Governor Jack Markell, to better support high-performing charter schools while making it harder for low-performing ones to exist in Delaware.
National Report on Teacher Preparation Programs Aligns with Governor’s Push for Higher State Standards
A report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report demonstrates a nationwide need for efforts like the law Governor Jack Markell signed last week to improve teacher preparation programs.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Relationships with the International Community
In his weekly message, Governor Markell discusses recent efforts to strengthen and further develop partnerships with the international community.
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
