Legislative Session Focuses on Jobs, Schools, Governing Responsibly
Capping a legislative session that saw his legislative priorities implemented, Governor Jack Markell Saturday night signed a balanced budget that supports the goals he set forth in his State of the State address.
Gov. Markell Welcomes the Specialisterne Foundation to Delaware
Gov. Jack Markell welcomed the Specialisterne Foundation to Delaware during a special announcement about funding to facilitate the employment of Delawareans with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.
State Test Results Show Students Made Significant Gains, Narrowed Achievement Gaps
Preliminary results from the Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) show statewide student gains in reading and math in every grade band, as well as a narrowing of many achievement gaps.
Delaware’s Financial Empowerment Partnership $tand By Me to Mark First Anniversary with June 11 Announcement
Delaware’s financial empowerment partnership $tand By Me will mark its first anniversary of free one-on-one financial coaching with an invitation-only June 11 event with Gov. Jack Markell at the Christiana Hilton.
Murphy Sworn in as New Secretary of Education
The Delaware Department of Education is under new leadership after the swearing-in this morning of Secretary Mark Murphy. Governor Jack Markell officiated at the ceremony at DDOE offices in Dover. Secretary Murphy was surrounded by his family — including wife Erika, a teacher, and his parents — and DDOE staff for the official event.
