Paul Padron appointed Principal of Deer Park Middle School

  May 18, 2016

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Paul Padron has been appointed Principal at Deer Park Middle School. Padron has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Middle School Learning…

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Paul Padron appointed Principal of Deer Park Middle School

  May 18, 2016

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Paul Padron has been appointed Principal at Deer Park Middle School. Padron has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Middle School Learning…

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New study examines State’s teacher shortage

  May 17, 2016

South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…

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New study examines State’s teacher shortage

  May 17, 2016

South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…

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BCSD schools receive major grants from Google

  May 17, 2016

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Four schools in Berkeley County School District received significant grant funding from Google totaling $172,458. The grants were awarded to enhance computer and technology opportunities for students.…

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BCSD named Dorian Palladino 2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year

  May 11, 2016

Berkeley County School District named St. Stephen Elementary’s Dorian Palladino, a Special Education teacher, as the 2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year on Monday, May 9. The District honored Ms.…

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Wells Fargo donates $50,000 to Trident Technical College Foundation

  May 11, 2016

Grants will support workforce development programs and student scholarships   The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Trident Technical College Foundation $40,000 to support job training in high demand fields and…

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Charleston Metro Chamber awards 75 scholarships

  May 11, 2016

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce awarded 75 Accelerate Greater Charleston (AGC) Scholarships on May 10 in front of a packed room of business and educational leaders, proud parents and…

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GSSM senior named semifinalist in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

  May 9, 2016

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that graduating senior, Hamza Ahmed, has been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholarship Program. Ahmed,…

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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors

  May 9, 2016

Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…

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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors

  May 9, 2016

Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…

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South Carolina Federal Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships

  May 4, 2016

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $10,000 in scholarship prizes to eight area students. The sixth annual South Carolina Federal Scholarship Competition winners are: 1st place…

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BCSD Summer Feeding Program

  May 2, 2016

Berkeley County School District’s Summer Feeding Program, which serves free hot meals to children 18 years of age and younger, will be offered from Wednesday, June 1, 2016, through Friday,…

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2016 Coker College Summer Piano Institute accepting applications

  April 29, 2016

HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker College Summer Piano Institute, a summer program for select high school pianists hosted by Coker’s Department of Dance, Music and Theatre, is proud to announce two…

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2016 Coker College Summer Piano Institute accepting applications

  April 29, 2016

HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker College Summer Piano Institute, a summer program for select high school pianists hosted by Coker’s Department of Dance, Music and Theatre, is proud to announce two…

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Dr. Hector E. Flores Begins Role as GSSM’s New President

  April 28, 2016

Hartsville, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that its newest and third president in the School’s 28-year history, Dr. Hector E. Flores,…

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Dr. Hector E. Flores Begins Role as GSSM’s New President

  April 28, 2016

Hartsville, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that its newest and third president in the School’s 28-year history, Dr. Hector E. Flores,…

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GSSM Named Top-Performing U.S. School by The Washington Post

  April 25, 2016

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has been named one of “America’s Top-Performing Schools with Elite Students” by The Washington Post. GSSM was the only South Carolina…

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GSSM Named Top-Performing U.S. School by The Washington Post

  April 25, 2016

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has been named one of “America’s Top-Performing Schools with Elite Students” by The Washington Post. GSSM was the only South Carolina…

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CSU Class of 2016 graduates May 7

  April 20, 2016

Charleston Southern University will confer approximately 650 degrees Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m.at the North Charleston Coliseum. Carolyn D. Hunter, president of C & A Unlimited, Inc., and owner…

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BCSD names Sharon Blackwood 2016 Teacher of the Year

  April 18, 2016

Berkeley County School District named Sedgefield Intermediate’s Sharon Blackwood as the 2016 Teacher of the Year Friday, April 15. BCSD honored Blackwood, a third-grade teacher, and 41 school-level Teachers of…

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Dr. Valerie Bullock presents final choral concert Friday

  April 14, 2016

Dr. Valerie Bullock the Chair of the Horton School of Music and director of choral activities at Charleston Southern will be retiring at the end of this academic year after…

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College of Charleston announces commencement speakers

  April 14, 2016

The College of Charleston has announced the speakers for Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 6 and 7, 2016, in the Cistern Yard. This year’s speakers are: United States Air Force…

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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions

  April 14, 2016

$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…

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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions

  April 14, 2016

$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…

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BCSD reports successful progress on 2012 bond referendum projects

  April 13, 2016

Berkeley County School District is successfully completing numerous building and renovation projects, on time and in budget, using the funds generated from the 2012 bond referendum. “We are excited to…

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BCSD announces three 2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year Finalists

  April 13, 2016

Berkeley County School District’s (BCSD) Rookie Teacher of the Year Committee has narrowed the list of candidates to just three. Erin Hoskins, Third Grade teacher at Marrington Elementary School; Dorian…

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