Governor’s Weekly Message: Saluting our Veterans and Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Delaware’s PTA
In his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell salutes our veterans. He also pays tribute to others who serve, in particular, the P-T-A, the teachers and parents who are working together to help our kids succeed.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware’s Teacher of the Year
Governor Markell honors this year’s Delaware Teacher of the Year and all the great teachers who commit themselves to educating young people and helping them reach their full potential.
Governor Sees Students Turning Layoffs Into New Leases On Life
“I saw motivated men and women re-making themselves and learning new skills so they will have a job in today’s market,” said Governor Markell. “Delaware Skills Center is giving them the education they need to re-tool themselves in a challenging job market. They are giving themselves the chance to secure new futures for themselves and their families.”
Governor Signs Bill Creating Ada Leigh Soles Librarian Scholarship
“Ada Leigh Soles was a woman of great conviction and one of the things she was passionate about was libraries,” said Markell. “Each of us knows how libraries have helped us grow, learn and explore throughout our lives. With new technology, librarians are on the cutting edge as much as anyone else. This scholarship program will help Delaware libraries retain and attract strong library science professionals.”
Governor’s Weekly Message – Putting Young Delawareans Ahead: Improving Early Childhood Education
Governor Markell talks about efforts to improve early childhood education in Delaware, including expansion of the Delaware Stars for Early Success quality-rating program, which provides technical and financial assistance to enable early care and education providers to achieve higher standards.
