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Written on: April 27th, 2012 in Helping Our Neighbors
Most families have some type of unused prescription medication in their medicine cabinets. The Markell family is cleaning out its cabinets this week and we invite you to do the same. Unused prescription drugs pose a threat to our children, our families and our environment, which is why Delaware is again partnering with the Drug Enforcement […]
Written on: April 26th, 2012 in Guest Posts, Helping Our Neighbors
Guest Post by Anas Ben Addi, Executive Director of DSHA Buying a new home is a big decision; especially for first time homebuyers. In light of the downturn in the housing market since 2008, it’s no wonder people are hesitant to take the plunge and purchase their first home. The good news, though, is that […]
Written on: January 19th, 2012 in Agriculture, Education, Effective & Efficient Government, Helping Our Neighbors, Job Creation, Major Speeches
Lt. Governor Denn, President Pro Tem DeLuca, Speaker Gilligan, members of the 146th General Assembly, other elected officials, members of the Judiciary, members of the Cabinet, our employees, Carla and the people of Delaware. In my previous reports on the State of the State, I spoke to you of turbulent seas and winter blizzards. These […]
Written on: January 3rd, 2012 in Education, Guest Posts
Guest Post from Dr. Lillian Lowery, Delaware Secretary of Education: Almost 10 years ago, the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act began requiring states to report disaggregated student test scores. Aggregated results had masked serious deficiencies among many of our country’s most vulnerable students. The law’s great legacy is bringing accountability for states, districts, […]
Written on: December 4th, 2011 in Education, Guest Posts
Guest Post from Delaware’s Secretary of Education, Dr. Lillian Lowery Our mission in the Delaware Department of Education is that every student will graduate from our public schools college or career ready, with the freedom to choose his or her life’s course. Yet I know paying for some of those desired courses can be a […]