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Written on: November 2nd, 2010 in Education
Were there any teachers that helped shape your life? Teachers that – in the words of Joseph Masiello, Delaware’s new Teacher of the Year – made you feel like you could soar? An exceptional teacher can make a world of difference for a child’s future. Good teachers do far more than impart knowledge – they […]
Written on: September 29th, 2010 in Education
Recently, I had the opportunity to represent Delaware at NBC’s Education Nation, and I participated in the “Race to Deliver” policy conference at the University of Delaware, followed by the first of a series of Conversations About Stronger Schools. A good deal of the discussion centered around the national “Race to the Top” contest and […]
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 […]
Written on: September 24th, 2010 in Guest Posts, Recognizing State Employees
I invited Secretary John McMahon to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how the Department of Labor (DOL) is working to become more efficient and effective. The system he describes below is a great example of an effort that saves taxpayer money, reduces costs for employers, and improves services to individuals who need it. Thanks […]
Written on: September 8th, 2010 in Helping Our Neighbors
I hope you had a great Labor Day and enjoyed time with your family and friends. The long weekend, besides serving as the unofficial “last call” for summer, gave us pause to honor the men and women who helped build our nation through hard work. It gave us a moment to reflect on our country’s […]