2014 State of the State: Markell focuses on student success beyond the classroom
At his sixth State of the State, Governor Markell continued his focus on education and investing in a variety of opportunities to help develop and support the potential of Delaware students. The Governor specifically outlined a number of initiatives designed to prepare students for life beyond the classroom.
Delaware schools are their students’...
Looking Ahead to 2014
As I look back on 2013, it was a good year. Nevertheless, we have some hard conversations ahead.
It was a good year in Delaware’s schools for several reasons. We passed some important legislation on charter schools and teacher training. The state garnered national recognition from the Education Commission of the States, Harvard University, the...
Delaware DOE Grants Outstanding School Programs
Over the past month, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) has provided grants to support outstanding programs in Delaware schools. And tomorrow is the deadline to apply to one of these opportunities to augment efforts improving student academic outcomes.
One of these grant opportunities is focused on improving college access efforts. The...
Delaware Celebrates College Application Month
Last week concluded Delaware's College Application Month, part of a nationwide effort to assist high school seniors in the college application process and increase college attendance. Special focus is placed on first-generation college students or those who otherwise may not have considered applying to college. Delaware piloted this program in two...