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Governor Announces Grants to 15 High Schools to Support Delaware Students in Key Fields

With the support of grants announced by Governor Markell, 15 Delaware high schools, spread across the state, will launch intensive programs in the fall to prepare students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy.



Delaware Colleges Say Smarter Balanced Assessments Are Good Measure Of College Readiness

Four institutions of higher education in Delaware—the University of Delaware, Delaware Technical Community College, Delaware State University and Wilmington University—all have said students’ scores on the state’s new 11th grade Smarter Assessments are a good measure of college readiness and will be accepted in lieu of a separate placement test, Gov. Jack Markell announced.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Governor Markell explains the importance of identifying unmet student needs and developing a comprehensive plan that addresses all schools in Delaware. “Amazing schools and programs across the state are offering diverse and innovative opportunities to meet individual needs, whether it’s the science and math focus at Conrad Schools of Science, the college prep courses at Mount Pleasant, the
programs to serve high-need students at EastSide Charter, or the robust career and technical training at Vo Tech schools in each county,” said Governor Markell.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

All students deserve educational opportunities that prepare them to thrive in an increasingly competitive economy. For some, that means curriculum based on science and math, special preparation for careers in manufacturing or information technology, or dual language programs.



Library Advocates, Legislators to Meet Tuesday March 24 to Discuss the Future of Delaware’s Libraries

Delaware library officials, friends, advocates, patrons, and other lovers of libraries will have an opportunity to meet with legislators at the annual Delaware Library Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Delaware Library Association. A full day of activities is planned, including an […]






 Pages Tagged With: "education"

Governor Announces Grants to 15 High Schools to Support Delaware Students in Key Fields

With the support of grants announced by Governor Markell, 15 Delaware high schools, spread across the state, will launch intensive programs in the fall to prepare students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy.



Delaware Colleges Say Smarter Balanced Assessments Are Good Measure Of College Readiness

Four institutions of higher education in Delaware—the University of Delaware, Delaware Technical Community College, Delaware State University and Wilmington University—all have said students’ scores on the state’s new 11th grade Smarter Assessments are a good measure of college readiness and will be accepted in lieu of a separate placement test, Gov. Jack Markell announced.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Governor Markell explains the importance of identifying unmet student needs and developing a comprehensive plan that addresses all schools in Delaware. “Amazing schools and programs across the state are offering diverse and innovative opportunities to meet individual needs, whether it’s the science and math focus at Conrad Schools of Science, the college prep courses at Mount Pleasant, the
programs to serve high-need students at EastSide Charter, or the robust career and technical training at Vo Tech schools in each county,” said Governor Markell.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

All students deserve educational opportunities that prepare them to thrive in an increasingly competitive economy. For some, that means curriculum based on science and math, special preparation for careers in manufacturing or information technology, or dual language programs.



Library Advocates, Legislators to Meet Tuesday March 24 to Discuss the Future of Delaware’s Libraries

Delaware library officials, friends, advocates, patrons, and other lovers of libraries will have an opportunity to meet with legislators at the annual Delaware Library Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Delaware Library Association. A full day of activities is planned, including an […]