August 17, 2016
Delaware News
Middletown Transcript
'Words on Wheels' bookmobile to visit Middletown, Townsend Aug. 17
This is the last week for the Appoquinimink School District’s summer bookmobile program, "Words on Wheels." Each child visiting the bookmobile will receive a two free books, an ice pop and other giveaways. This is also the last time to enter...
August 16, 2016
Delaware News
Delaware Business Times
K-12 enrollments slow, but charters are booming
Overall Delaware K-12 school enrollment is rising very slowly, yet substantial changes are happening. Over the past ten years (2003-2013, the latest data available from the U.S. Department of Education), K-12 enrollments in Delaware have risen just 3 percent...
Guest Blog: Delaware Pathways steering students in the right direction
By Dr. Amy Loyd, senior director of the Pathways to Prosperity Network at Jobs for the Future
“How did you find your first job? Did your education support your transition to the world of work?”
For many of us (including myself), the answer to the first question is through our social capital networks: our family and family...
August 15, 2016
Delaware News
Delaware Business Times
Gov. Markell announces initiative to expand Pathways to Prosperity program
Gov. Jack Markell visited Agilent Technologies this week to sign Executive Order 61, which creates a permanent steering committee to coordinate the continued expansion of Pathways to Prosperity, a statewide workforce development program...