Governor’s Statement on Secretary Duncan Stepping Down
Governor Markell issued the following statement in reaction to the news that U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will leave his position.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Promoting Effective Learning by Ensuring School Safety
Governor Markell discusses the progress made in Delaware to ensure student safety in public schools through the implementation of comprehensive school safety plans.
Governor Recognizes Chinese Language Students Following Study Abroad Program
Continuing his push to advance language learning opportunities for Delaware youth, Governor Markell recognized the 20 high schoolers who spent part of their summer learning in Hangzhou, China, thanks to a free summer abroad program for students studying Mandarin.
DNREC hosts Reclaim Our River, Nanticoke Series guided nature walk and celebration Saturday, Oct. 3
Nature walk event on Oct. 3 will be the final event in the 2015 Reclaim Our River (ROR), Nanticoke Series, a program offering monthly events, workshops and recreational activities aimed at raising water quality awareness in the Nanticoke Watershed.
Delaware Schools Start Year with Comprehensive School Safety Plans in Place
Having worked with the General Assembly to make school safety improvements a top priority of the state, Governor Jack Markell recognized 2015-2016 as the first school year in which every Delaware public school is using a comprehensive safety plan to prepare for potential emergency situations, ranging from armed intruders to natural disasters.
