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Stronger Schools Attract Jobs

Written on: September 28th, 2010 in Education, Job Creation

There is nothing more critical to our state than getting Delawareans back to work and expanding economic opportunity for people who are already working. While our daily focus on bringing in new and better jobs to Delaware and helping Delaware companies grow must continue, it is also clear the most important thing we can do […]

What Happens When Youth Age Out of Foster Care?

Written on: August 24th, 2010 in Guest Posts, Helping Our Neighbors

Guest post from Vivian Rapposelli, Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF): Over the course of three years (FY 06-09), 355 Delaware youth aged out of the foster care system. For many, this can be an intimidating time in their life as they try to reconcile their new-found freedom […]

Governor Jack Markell’s Update

Written on: April 15th, 2010 in Effective & Efficient Government

Thank you and welcome to the first issue of Delaware Forward! PBF to put Delawareans back to work — Company announces purchase of the Valero Refinery. Delaware was ranked first — and will receive $100m — in the national “Race to the Top” competition to improve our schools. Connect with us through social media and […]

Continuing our Race to the Top

Written on: March 30th, 2010 in Education

Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. I would like to bring you up to date on some of the things the state is doing and how we are trying to make your family and work life in Delaware a little bit better. Our focus is on creating more and better jobs and […]

Teamwork & Vision for Success in Our Schools

Written on: March 17th, 2010 in Education

Delaware’s team finished our presentation to the panel of national experts reviewing our Race to the Top application today. I was honored to lead our delegation, and grateful for the opportunity to work closely with such outstanding professionals. Thank you to all of those who were engaged in this process, including the team members with me […]