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Governor’s Weekly Message: Challenging Our Students to Realize Greater Success

Governor Markell discusses the importance of challenging our students in the classroom and highlights the statewide increase in dual enrollment courses to better prepare students for college.



State Sees Major Increase in High School Students Taking College Courses

With the Governor and Department of Education supporting more opportunities for high schoolers to take college-level classes before graduation, the state released data showing that the number of students participating in “dual-enrollment” courses has more than doubled in the past year.



Delaware Awarded $5.5 Million Grant to Expand Services for Infants and Toddlers

Earning an opportunity to build on recent commitments to expand quality early learning services for its youngest residents, Delaware was notified that it has been awarded a $5.5 million dollar federal grant to offer more services for infants, toddlers, and their families.



Wilmington Education Advisory Group Meetings Announced

Wilmington Education Advisory Group Chairman Tony Allen announced the members of the advisory committee formed by Governor Markell through Executive Order 46. The body was created to advise the Governor and his administration on how best to strengthen educational opportunities for all Wilmington students and to support family engagement.



Sussex County Teen Represents Delaware during “One-Millionth JAG Student” Event in Washington, D.C.

Formed in Delaware over three decades ago by Governor Pete du Pont, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) celebrates an important milestone, with the enrollment of the one-millionth student. Governor Markell chairs the organization.






 Pages Tagged With: "education"

Governor’s Weekly Message: Challenging Our Students to Realize Greater Success

Governor Markell discusses the importance of challenging our students in the classroom and highlights the statewide increase in dual enrollment courses to better prepare students for college.



State Sees Major Increase in High School Students Taking College Courses

With the Governor and Department of Education supporting more opportunities for high schoolers to take college-level classes before graduation, the state released data showing that the number of students participating in “dual-enrollment” courses has more than doubled in the past year.



Delaware Awarded $5.5 Million Grant to Expand Services for Infants and Toddlers

Earning an opportunity to build on recent commitments to expand quality early learning services for its youngest residents, Delaware was notified that it has been awarded a $5.5 million dollar federal grant to offer more services for infants, toddlers, and their families.



Wilmington Education Advisory Group Meetings Announced

Wilmington Education Advisory Group Chairman Tony Allen announced the members of the advisory committee formed by Governor Markell through Executive Order 46. The body was created to advise the Governor and his administration on how best to strengthen educational opportunities for all Wilmington students and to support family engagement.



Sussex County Teen Represents Delaware during “One-Millionth JAG Student” Event in Washington, D.C.

Formed in Delaware over three decades ago by Governor Pete du Pont, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) celebrates an important milestone, with the enrollment of the one-millionth student. Governor Markell chairs the organization.