March for the Arts in Education Month: Empowering Youth through the Arts
Highlighting the importance of the arts in every child’s education, Governor Jack Markell introduces Empowering Youth through the Arts, a series of videos that document outstanding arts programs being offered in arts organizations and cultural centers across the state.
Twelve High School Students will Compete to be Named Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finalist
The students will participate in the Poetry Out Loud state finals at the Smyrna Opera House on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. The winner will represent Delaware in the national Poetry Out Loud championship April 28-30, 2013.
Governor Markell: President’s Plan Grows Economy, Strengthens Workforce
President Obama outlined his plan to make the United States a more attractive place to do business in a State of the Union Address that focused on creating jobs and growing the middle class, Governor Markell said shortly after the speech.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring Our Past During African American History Month
Every year, we spend the month of February celebrating the history of the African American culture and its impact on our nation and the state of Delaware. We recognize the countless men and women who empowered future generations through their actions, their words and their unwavering commitment towards equality. African American History Month highlights, for 28 days, a portion of our past that has paved the way for future generations.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing For Our Future by Strengthening Our Schools
Earlier this week, we shared some exciting news regarding Delaware’s public education system – next school year, nearly 1000 kindergarteners and first graders will be enrolled in our world language immersion program, spending half their school day learning in either Chinese or Spanish. Over the next decade, we expect that number to reach 10,000. It’s one of many ways we’re working to create a world class education system.
