James B Edwards is creating global leaders, locally
December 9, 2015
James B Edwards is a partial magnet school nestled between the old and new East Cooper Hospitals. With a student body population over 650 students, JBE continues to reach each…
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District Audit: BCSD in good financial condition
December 9, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) is in good financial condition as of June 30, 2015, per the annual District audit. BCSD received an unmodified opinion from…
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Cane Bay High to receive $10,000 from McElveen Buick GMC
December 9, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay High School will receive a check for $10,000 from McElveen Buick GMC for successfully campaigning and securing members of the community to test drive…
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SC Bar receives funding to implement professional development program for teachers
December 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC —The SC Bar Law Related Education Division announces that funds will be available in South Carolina to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers in civics…
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Teach for America–South Carolina launches InnovateSC Initiative
December 9, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Teach For America is proud to announce the launch of its InnovateSC initiative to support South Carolina students in rural and high-need communities with the tools needed…
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Get to know Kevin Smith, Principal at C.E. Williams Middle School
December 8, 2015Kevin Smith is the principal at C.E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Arts. Born and raised in West Ashley, South Carolina, this is Smith’s fourth year as principal…
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Get to know Kevin Smith, Principal at C.E. Williams Middle School
December 8, 2015
Kevin Smith is the principal at C.E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Arts. Born and raised in West Ashley, South Carolina, this is Smith’s fourth year as principal…
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Faculty honored for excellence, innovation and service
December 7, 2015
Nine Citadel faculty members have been honored for their contributions to scholarship, teaching and service. The fourth annual event recognizing The Citadel’s Faculty Excellence Awards and Spotlight Awards highlights the…
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National experts lead learning exchange with SC educators
December 4, 2015
New model has potential to transform education system Teams of educators from across South Carolina gathered at TransformSC’s Learning Institute in Columbia yesterday to learn from national experts about…
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Donaldson named Discovery Education Program Champion
December 4, 2015
Jessica Donaldson, Pre-Engineering teacher at Cane Bay Middle School and member of the Discovery Educator Network, has been named a Discovery Education Program Champion for the 2015-2016 school year. “My…
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South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. launches Financial Education Program with Charleston Elementary Schools
December 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. joined educators from Orange Grove Charter School to launch the Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program, an interactive, web-based financial…
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Two CCSD Schools recognized by Apple for integration of technology
November 30, 2015The Charleston County School District is proud to announce that Apple has recognized both Drayton Hall Elementary and R.B. Stall High School as Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2015-2017 school…
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Education is Key to Financial Health
November 30, 2015
By Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. South Carolina State Treasurer As State Treasurer, I believe that achieving a strong financial future for our children is crucial to achieving a strong…
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Two CCSD Schools recognized by Apple for integration of technology
November 30, 2015
The Charleston County School District is proud to announce that Apple has recognized both Drayton Hall Elementary and R.B. Stall High School as Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2015-2017 school…
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BCSD performing at or above state averages
November 19, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Report Card shows that BCSD is performing at or above state averages, according to results released yesterday by the South Carolina…
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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year
November 19, 2015The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…
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Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School
November 19, 2015
Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…
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New Wideman/Davis Dance Work seeks to encourage dialogue about the legacy of Confederate Symbolism
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wideman/Davis Dance, the UofSC Dance Program’s resident professional dance company, will present their original evening-length work, Ruptured Silence: Racist Symbolism and Signs, December 1-4 at Drayton Hall…
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Cane Bay Middle partners with STEM Visions for student career fair
November 18, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay Middle School (CBM) and STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math) Visions are collaborating to host the region’s first career fair for students that combines…
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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year
November 18, 2015The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…
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Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School
November 18, 2015Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…
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Anthony Dixon named Principal of Philip Simmons Middle School
November 17, 2015Anthony Dixon has been named the new principal of Philip Simmons Middle School located in Cainhoy Plantation in Cainhoy, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at…
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Charleston Law offers admissions for students to start school in January
November 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law today announces applications are now being accepted for spring 2016 semester enrollment. School officials said they are excited about the new application…
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CCSD Gifted and Talented Learning Specialist to be recognized by National Organization
November 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On Friday, November 13, 3015, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) will present Denise Zacherl, a Gifted and Talented Curriculum and Development Learning Specialist for the…
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CCSD Gifted and Talented Learning Specialist to be recognized by National Organization
November 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – On Friday, November 13, 3015, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) will present Denise Zacherl, a Gifted and Talented Curriculum and Development Learning Specialist for the…
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Record launches for SafeStop – Leading school bus tracking app adding vehicles in five states this month
November 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SafeStop, the original mobile app that connects parents and school officials to the vehicles transporting their students, has announced an additional 250 school vehicles in five states are launching service in…
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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 – 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 Chromebooks
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, SC – 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 24 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, SC – 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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