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Teacher training: 'Industry of mediocrity,' says controversial report
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... of research out there that shows that teacher quality is the single most important factor," said Delaware Gov. Jack Markell , a supporter of the organization's work. To accomplish that goal, Markell earlier this year signed into law a measure making ... Comment?
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4. Report: Too many teachers, too little quality
... of research out there that shows that teacher quality is the single most important factor," said Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, a supporter of the organization's work. To accomplish that goal, Markell earlier this year signed into law a measure making ... Comment?
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DELMAR, Del.-Governor Jack Markell is proposing a financial bail out for Delaware's three casinos, amidst growing competition from out-of-state casinos. Comment?
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Transgender Nondiscrimination Law Passes Delaware House
... by the Senate two weeks ago, meaning the bill now has to be approved by the Senate before heading to Gov. Jack Markell's (D) desk. If the bill is signed into law, Delaware will become the seventeenth state to legally protect transgender people from ... Comment?
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Gambling machine bill has rough roll in winning Senate votes
... doors open and continue to fund their charitable causes. In January, the coalition and senior aides to Gov. Jack Markell began negotiating a plan to legalize the machines operated by such groups. The Legislature passed a temporary plan allowing the ... Comment?
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Delaware should get out of the gaming business
... and Harrington Raceway & Casino back from the brink. After hearing pleas from the state's three casinos, Gov. Jack Markell appears to have relented on the tax question. His administration announced it would give the casinos an $8 million bailout. ... Comment?
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Where are the jobs beyond the quick fix?
Gov. Markell and several members of the Legislature briefly floated ideas about road and park infrastructure projects that would put people back to work. Comment?
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Casinos may get temporary help
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State officials announced Monday that higher personal income tax collections helped produce an extra $21.3 million for lawmakers to budget in the coming year, and Gov. Jack Markell proposed using $8 million of that to bail out Delaware's three casinos struggling with regional competition. Comment?
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... federal Early Learning Challenge grant money and steady growth in math, reading and science test scores. Gov. Jack Markell repeated his belief that education improvement is an economic imperative. "Our ability to win in a fast-moving global ... Comment?
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Teacher Preparation Program Rankings Make U.S. News Debut
... releasing reports on the topic. States are getting in on the action, too: Earlier this month, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell (D) signed legislation that would make it harder to become a teacher. "A key part of raising the education profession is related ... Comment?
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Markell Administration Proposes $8M For Casinos
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... on a spending plan for construction and road projects in the fiscal year starting July 1. Ann Visalli, Gov. Jack Markell's budget director, told lawmakers that the money is intended to provide temporary relief to the casinos, which have complained ... Comment?
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Delware governor seeks $31 million more for education in budget
Gov. Jack Markell's proposed budget includes no new education cuts and some new money, garnering some positive vibes from district officials struggling with tight budgets. Comment?
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Plan would give Delaware casinos $8 million bailout
Under a plan presented Monday by Gov. Jack Markell's budget staff, Delaware's three casinos would receive an $8 million bailout from the state to help them stem mounting losses from aggressive regional competition. Comment?
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June 17, 1930: Hoover Signs Disastrous Smoot-Hawley Tariff into Law
... on that person's name to locate his or her e-mail address or visit our staff page here . Delaware Governor Jack Markell recently proposed a one cent increase in the state's gasoline tax. The state currently levies a 23 cent tax on each gallon of ... Comment?
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Delaware's $97.5 Million Pot Hole
Delaware Governor Jack Markell recently proposed a one cent increase in the state's gasoline tax. Comment?
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Aquaculture bill passes House
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... Natural Resources Committee June 5 prior to passing the House. If the bill wins approval and is signed by Gov. Jack Markell, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control would be charged with leasing certain acres of bay ... Comment?
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DE Panel Updates Revenue Estimates
... more money to add to the proposed operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Last week, Gov. Jack Markell said it's unlikely that lawmakers will approve any more new taxes and fees this year. The administration had circulated a list of ... Comment?
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Del. panel updates revenue estimates
... more money to add to the proposed operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Last week, Gov. Jack Markell said it's unlikely that lawmakers will approve any more new taxes and fees this year. The administration had circulated a list of ... Comment?
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Markell's plan provides more education funds
Gov. Jack Markell's proposed budget includes no new education cuts and some new money, garnering some positive vibes from district officials struggling with tight budgets. Comment?
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One final effort for equal rights
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... Administration Committee on Wednesday by a 4-1 vote. If the bill passes on Tuesday, it will be sent to Governor Jack Markell, who has pledged to sign it. That will make Delaware the 17th state, along with the District of Columbia, to pass ... Comment?
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