Interest in Charters Expanding to Meet Student Needs
November 11, 2015
Public Charter Schools Celebrate 15th Annual Charter School Conference as Charter School Enrollment Nears 10% in Some SC Communities and New School Planning Groups Reach Record Numbers COLUMBIA, SC –Â Nearly…
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Floodwater rescue efforts by Charleston Animal Society
November 9, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC –Marion County Animal Shelter is flooded again with more rain on the way for the remainder of the week.  Charleston Animal Society deployed a team to the Marion…
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BCSD attains District Accreditation by AdvancED
November 9, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) hosted an AdvancED External Review Team from Sunday, November 1, 2015, through Wednesday, November 4, 2015. The External Review Team found…
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Two CCSD schools get $25,000 infusion to support programs
November 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to the generous support of the InterTech Group and Anita Zucker, two Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools will each get a $25,000 boost to specific…
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Two CCSD schools get $25,000 infusion to support programs
November 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to the generous support of the InterTech Group and Anita Zucker, two Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools will each get a $25,000 boost to specific…
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Cainhoy Elementary/Middle awarded ChromebooksÂ
November 2, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School (CEMS) was awarded 70 Dell Chromebooks by the Daniel Island Community Fund and Nucor Steel. CEMS Principal, Anthony Dixon, said, “We are excited…
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Legendary Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Dives Deep with Talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30 days…
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Legendary ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau dives deep with talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015
Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30…
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Berkeley County School Board approves land purchase for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School
October 28, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SCÂ – The Berkeley County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night, October 27, to approve the land acquisition contract for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School proposed by Hanahan City Council.…
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Caldwell receives grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative
October 28, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC  – Amanda Caldwell, English teacher at Westview Middle School, received a $1,000 Bright Ideas grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative to create English Interactive Student Notebooks. The grant…
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Devon Forest Elementary School receives $50,000 Google Community Grant for 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative
October 28, 2015
GOOSE CREEK, SC – Cristie Mitchum has always had a passion for technology. As principal of Devon Forest Elementary, she has observed firsthand the positive impact technology has played in…
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Library consultants seek input for new James Island branch
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The public has spoken, but we need to hear more. Last November, Charleston County Public Library asked residents if they wanted to pay to build new libraries…
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Charleston School of Law to induct J. Edward Bell III as President
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law will induct James Edward (Ed) Bell III as president and managing partner of the school at a Thursday ceremony at the offices…
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BCSD Students Outperform Nation and State on ACT ASPIRE, SC PASS and WorkKeys Assessments
October 26, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC  – The South Carolina State Department of Education released each district’s ACT assessments given to students throughout the state for the first time during Spring 2015. Results…
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BCSD hosts drop-ins for community to meet new superintendent
October 26, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District will host drop-ins at several schools throughout the district to allow members of the community to meet and speak with the new superintendent,…
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The Boeing Company donates $100,000 to help early childhood education efforts
October 26, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Teach For America and the Original Six Foundation hosted the South Carolina Leaders for Education Summit on Saturday, October 24Â at the Columbia Marriott. Hundreds of career…
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Riley Institute announces 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley Excellence Award
October 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A program aimed at attracting the best and brightest South Carolina students to teaching has won the 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. Furman…
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The Governor’s School for Science and Math announces new president
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) welcomes its newest president in the School’s 28-year history, Dr. Hector E. Flores. Dean of Graduate studies…
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South Carolina History Day Teacher selected for national program
October 21, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Ine Marion Touzel is one of 18 middle and high school educators selected by National History Day (NHD) to participate in Understanding Sacrifice, a highly competitive, year-long…
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Two CCSD principals in top 10 to win $20,000 Best in Education Award
October 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – While they will have to wait until October 23, 2015 to know if they won, two CCSD principals are within striking distance of the Escalante-Gradillas Best in…
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Two CCSD principals in top 10 to win $20,000 Best in Education Award
October 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – While they will have to wait until October 23, 2015 to know if they won, two CCSD principals are within striking distance of the Escalante-Gradillas Best in…
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Wando instructor named SC Dance Educator of the Year
October 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Dance Association announced that for the second year in a row, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) teacher has been named the 2015 SC…
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Wando instructor named SC Dance Educator of the Year
October 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Dance Association announced that for the second year in a row, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) teacher has been named the 2015 SC…
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Versprille named semifinalist for 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
October 15, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SCÂ – Linda Versprille, Director of Orchestras at Cane Bay High School and the Panjamdrum Steel Band, is now one of 25 semifinalists for the 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator…
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BCSD and Lowcountry Food Bank partner to provide meals to flood victims
October 14, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District and the Lowcountry Food Bank collaborated to provide families affected by the recent severe rain and flooding with meals. On Thursday, October 8,…
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Memminger celebrates National Bully Prevention Month #empathyforall
October 14, 2015
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Memminger Elementary School of Global Studies is celebrating National Bully Prevention Month by capturing Compassion in Action, #Empathyforall. Memminger is the only elementary school in its…
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Cane Bay High receives Whole Child Award
October 13, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay High School (CBHS) received the Whole Child Award, with just three other schools in the state, at the 2015 South Carolina Association for Supervision…
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BCSD partners with Odysseyware for Goose Creek High’s student-run Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union
October 13, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has partnered with Odysseyware, a leading provider of virtual learning, to provide curriculum for the students participating in Goose Creek High School’s…
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Valerie E. Harrison, Ed.D. appointed Interim Chief Academic Officer for CCSD
October 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Dr. Valerie E. Harrison has been appointed interim chief academic officer. Harrison will begin leading the academic program of…
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Valerie E. Harrison, Ed.D. appointed Interim Chief Academic Officer for CCSD
October 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Dr. Valerie E. Harrison has been appointed interim chief academic officer. Harrison will begin leading the academic program of…
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Teach For America–South Carolina establishes first advisory board
October 12, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC –Â Teach For America announced today the launch of a regional advisory board, with Debra Sonkin, founder of Search Advisory Group, serving as board chair. Joining as members…
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Versprille named semifinalist for 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
October 12, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Linda Versprille, Director of Orchestras and the Panjamdrum Steel Band at Cane Bay High, is now one of 25 semifinalists for the 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator of…
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Cane Bay High’s Ladies Honors Choir selected to perform at South Carolina American Choral Directors Association Conference
October 12, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Cane Bay High School Ladies Honors Choir was selected to perform during the opening concert of the South Carolina American Choral Directors Association (SCACDA) Fall…
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Katie Orvin joins BCSD as Public Information Officer
October 12, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Katie Orvin has joined the Berkeley County School District as the Public Information Officer. She is a native of Berkeley County and a 2004 graduate of Timberland…
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Science and Math Governor’s School kicks off ENGAGE program for middle school girls in Florence
October 8, 2015FLORENCE, SC — The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is kicking off its newest outreach initiative, ENGAGE, for seventh and eighth grade female students in Florence…
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Harbor View Elementary receives national award for fighting childhood obesity
October 8, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Harbor View Elementary School received the 2015 National Healthy Schools BRONZE Award for leading comprehensive health, physical activity, and wellness efforts during the 2014-2015 school year. The…
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Science and Math Governor’s School kicks off ENGAGE program for middle school girls in Florence
October 8, 2015
FLORENCE, SC — The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is kicking off its newest outreach initiative, ENGAGE, for seventh and eighth grade female students in Florence…
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Harbor View Elementary receives national award for fighting childhood obesity
October 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Harbor View Elementary School received the 2015 National Healthy Schools BRONZE Award for leading comprehensive health, physical activity, and wellness efforts during the 2014-2015 school year. The…
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Superintendent’s update on CCSD reopening schools
October 7, 2015CHARLESTON, SC — Charleston County School District reopened for the first full day of classroom instruction today since the weather impacted operations late last week. Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait issued the…
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BCSD Employees Return to Work; Classes Cancelled for Students
October 6, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC  – Berkeley County School District employees will return to work Wednesday, October 7, 2015, beginning at 9 am. Classes for students remain cancelled. District officials were advised by the South…
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SC Dept. of Education receives $15M Charter School start up grant
October 3, 2015
South Carolina one of eight states awarded Educators, parents and community leaders considering starting new public charter schools as an option to address students’ academic needs in their communities celebrated…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $1.9 million SPAWARSYSCEN contract
September 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a contract by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic to continue providing software development, systems engineering and…
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Boroff selected as Defensive Coordinator for South Carolina Shrine Bowl team
September 28, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC  – Bill Boroff, Timberland High School’s Head Girls’ Soccer Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the football team, was selected as the Defensive Coordinator for this year’s South…
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Marrington Middle School of the Arts is now one-to-one
September 28, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Marrington Middle School of the Arts has achieved one-to-one! The school now has 499 electronic devices for its students. Principal of Marrington Middle School of the…
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Bennett Hospitality gifts $50,000 in honor of Emanuel AME Church
September 28, 2015College of Charleston scholarship open to contributions CHARLESTON, SC –Â Bennett Hospitality, a locally owned, full-service real estate company is pleased to announce a grant to the College of Charleston…
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SAMS Club recognizes Burns Elementary teachers with surprise thank you event
September 28, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Teachers at Edmund A. Burns Elementary School headed to media center Wednesday thinking they were about to have a meeting with the principal. What they didn’t know…
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SAMS Club recognizes Burns Elementary teachers with surprise thank you event
September 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Teachers at Edmund A. Burns Elementary School headed to media center Wednesday thinking they were about to have a meeting with the principal. What they didn’t know…
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Bennett Hospitality gifts $50,000 in honor of Emanuel AME Church
September 28, 2015
College of Charleston scholarship open to contributions CHARLESTON, SC –Â Bennett Hospitality, a locally owned, full-service real estate company is pleased to announce a grant to the College of Charleston…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics celebrates highest SAT and ACT scores in state
September 21, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is celebrating the highest statewide scores in both the SAT and ACT this year. With an average…
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