Decoding Gov. Markell’s Final State of the State Address
In his final State of the State address (titled “Expecting More”) as leader of the First State, Governor Jack Markell devoted significant airtime to public education. Touching on everything from career training, to early learning, to teacher prep, Gov. Markell made it clear that the path to a better Delaware cuts directly through its...
January 27, 2016
Delaware
Delmarva Now
Cape considers dual language immersion
Spanish or Chinese could be the prominent language in a Cape Henlopen elementary school classroom in the near future, as the school district contemplates adding a dual language immersion program. It could happen as soon as 2017, according to district assistant superintendent Kathy...
January 26, 2016
Delaware
Department of Education
DE increases student access to language proficiency test
Press Release
Holderline Lebreton, 19, is thankful she could take her State of Delaware language proficiency test in Haitian Creole. A senior at Seaford High School in the Seaford School District, Lebreton, like all Delaware students, must earn two credits...
January 25, 2016
Delaware
Department of Education
Acting U.S. Secretary of Education highlights state work in visit
Acting U.S. Secretary of Education John King praised Delaware as an “inspiring” leader in education during a visit to Wilmington today as part of his Opportunity Across America Tour. Following a visit to Kuumba Academy Charter School, King joined...