Tag: education
SC Teacher Cadet program strives to increase teacher retention
South Carolina’s Teacher Cadet program now operates in 50 states with hopes of getting more teachers in schools, increasing teacher retention and promoting awareness and advocacy for public education all over the U.S.
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A growing community encouraged to become more involved
As an emerging community, the Hispanic/Latino population in Columbia, SC is encouraged to take part in the Census and vote whenever they can.
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Is change possible? New UofSC diversity VP aims to find out
The new Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has big plans for diversity at UofSC. He spoke at the “Diversity Matters” series about leadership, infrastructure, inclusion and more.
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S.C. schools get more funding against COVID-19
South Carolina school districts are receiving $33 million to support plexiglass barriers and other personal protective equipment to assist in conducting face-to-face instruction.
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Lexington 1 school teacher makes mask-wearing fun for kids
Lexington One teacher Sarah Shealy addresses her school’s Covid guidelines with a self-published book on the importance of wearing masks.
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From portfolio to pre-K: education during COVID-19
Reporter Lexi Torrence is home from her senior year of college, while her young cousin is home from her first year of pre school. Now they are learning together how to survive family life in a pandemic.
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Low salary, lack of support leads to defections in South Carolina teaching ranks
For many teachers in South Carolina, low pay on top of lack of support from administrators is driving qualified teachers out of the classroom.
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Education chief will ask for 5% teacher pay raise
The South Carolina Senate Education Committee discussed the K-12 education reform bill Wednesday.
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Lawmakers tussle over UofSC board size
The Senate education subcommittee heard testimony Thursday regarding a bill to restructure the UofSC Board of Trustees. Will the legislation pass the committee to face the full Senate next year?
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One Midlands district explains how they boost graduation stats
The S.C. Department of Education has released its annual district report cards and Lexington-Richland District Five boasts some of the highest numbers in the state.
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May 1 teacher walkout could spark change and repercussions
Some teachers are planning on a May 1 “all out” walkout to protest the legislature’s failure to enact K-12 education reform.
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Black teachers in classroom improve outlook for minority students
Black men in South Carolina represent about 1,000 of the state’s total teachers. Two of those teachers, Derick Hearn and Waylon Gibson, try to represent diversity each day to their students.
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