Gov. John Carney on Thursday joined Christina School District Superintendent Richard Gregg and Christina Education Association President Darren Tyson in signed a joint letter of intent to create a partnership with the goal of improving education the City of Wilmington.
The partnership will aim to improve the educational opportunities of the district’s 1,640 students in preschool through eighth grade.
“It’s always been clear to me that as goes the City of Wilmington, so goes our state. And improving our city starts with improving our schools,” said Carney. “We are committed to working in partnership with the Christina School District, the Christina Board of Education, the Christina Education Association, families, educators, and community members, to improve outcomes for students in Christina’s city schools. We have a responsibility to do better by these students, and I look forward to getting to work.”
The next step will be to craft a memorandum of understanding outlining the specific goals and role of each partner. “‹
“The Christina School District is committed to exploring every option available to improving achievement for its students,” said Richard Gregg, Superintendent of the Christina School District. “We are willing to enter into this partnership to explore the development of an MOU that clearly outlines the commitments that will be made by all involved. The Christina Board has been clear that any agreement that is developed must focus on what is best for our students, and we will work with the Department of Education and the Governor’s Office toward this goal in good faith.”
