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Governor Markell Proposes Downtown Development Districts

Joined by community leaders, legislators, and local officials at events in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties today, Governor Markell unveiled his proposal for economic development incentives and other benefits that would help revitalize downtown areas in Delaware’s cities.



Sweets and goodies, Earth Day and Colonial games to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation

During the month of April 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., will present four special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.



Governor, STEM Council Announce New Recognition Program for Teaching Excellence

Governor Jack Markell and the leaders of the Delaware STEM Council, a group that he founded, announced a new annual award program designed specifically to recognize top teachers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).



Heels & Wheels: Delaware Walk & Bike Summit

For the first time ever, recreational trail users and active trail transportation commuters are gathering together for the Heels and Wheels Delaware Walk & Bike Summit 2014.



Delaware Secretary Murphy Spotlights District Initiatives Under Race to the Top as U.S. Secretary Duncan Highlights Statewide Progess in Year Three Report

The U.S. Department of Education released Delaware’s Year 3 Race to the Top (RTTT) Report, highlighting statewide initiatives, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as a major reason why Delaware continues to see increased educator collaboration and student achievement gains.






 Pages Tagged With: "quality of life"

Governor Markell Proposes Downtown Development Districts

Joined by community leaders, legislators, and local officials at events in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties today, Governor Markell unveiled his proposal for economic development incentives and other benefits that would help revitalize downtown areas in Delaware’s cities.



Sweets and goodies, Earth Day and Colonial games to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation

During the month of April 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., will present four special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.



Governor, STEM Council Announce New Recognition Program for Teaching Excellence

Governor Jack Markell and the leaders of the Delaware STEM Council, a group that he founded, announced a new annual award program designed specifically to recognize top teachers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).



Heels & Wheels: Delaware Walk & Bike Summit

For the first time ever, recreational trail users and active trail transportation commuters are gathering together for the Heels and Wheels Delaware Walk & Bike Summit 2014.



Delaware Secretary Murphy Spotlights District Initiatives Under Race to the Top as U.S. Secretary Duncan Highlights Statewide Progess in Year Three Report

The U.S. Department of Education released Delaware’s Year 3 Race to the Top (RTTT) Report, highlighting statewide initiatives, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), as a major reason why Delaware continues to see increased educator collaboration and student achievement gains.