Education, Department of - Archived Headlines
- South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service presents award to Representative Govan
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - Representative Jerry Govan is this year's recipient of the 2006 Palmetto Policy and Passion Service Award.
- Hutto named as South Carolina Exceptional Educator of the Year
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - Hampton community supports Exceptional Educator of the Year
- Spartanburg teacher credits support from students families
Thursday, July 06, 2006 - Spartanburg resource teacher at Pine Street Elementary School and Special Educator of the Year for upstate South Carolina shares the credit for her success with special group of VIPs.
- 21st Century Awards 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - Seventeen 21st Century grants totaling more than $2.7 million have been awarded to community learning centers statewide.
- Seven schools recognized for promoting healthy habits among students and staff
Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 2006 State of the Schools address by State Superintendent Tenenbaum
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - Educators gathered for School Leadership Institute in Myrtle Beach heard Superintendent Tenenbaum's keynote State of the Schools Address-her final annual address as the state's top education leader.
- State Superintendent of Education signs major bus purchase
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - State Superintendent of Education Inez Tenenbaum today signed an order for 630 new school buses.
- Urban League to salute Superintendent of Education with roast
Thursday, June 15, 2006 - Columbia Urban League to salute Superintendent of Education Inez Tenenbaum with 'roast' and recognition for public service
- USDE charter school grant
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - South Carolina has been awarded a $13 million grant to support the creation of additional charter schools over the next three years.
- SC, Maine and Massachusetts get best marks in setting higher expectations
Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - South Carolina and Maine, praised last year by the national research journal "Education Next" for setting the country's highest academic standards, now have company at the head of the class.
- Foundation ranks South Carolina history standards as nation's eighth best
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - A prominent education reform group ranked South Carolina's world history standards as the country's eighth strongest in a national report released today.
- Indian Land High wins state recognition for customer service
Friday, June 02, 2006 - Indian Land High School was honored today with a Red Carpet Award to recognize its success at creating a family-friendly school environment.
- Two Charleston County middle schools earn national award
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - Two Charleston area schools - James Island Middle School and Ft. Johnson Middle School - are sharing 2006 recognition by The National Consortium for State Guidance Leadership.
- Two SC teachers honored with Presidential Math and Science Awards
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - A Greenville County teacher and a Florence School District 5 teacher are among 100 classroom professionals to receive Presidential awards for math and science
- SC students lead nation in improving on national science tests
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - SC students made dramatic improvements on national standardized science tests in 2005, the U.S. Department of Education announced today.
- 99 schools earn Red Carpet Awards for 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006 - 99 schools earn Red Carpet Awards for being family-friendly and having quality customer service in 2006
- Red Carpet winners 2006
Friday, May 19, 2006 - Nearly a hundred schools were honored today with Red Carpet awards to recognize their success at creating family-friendly school environments.
- South Carolina seniors who rate 'perfect' after 12 years of school
Thursday, May 18, 2006 - South Carolina teachers travel to Washington to receive national recognition, $25,000 checks
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - South Carolina schools honored for outstanding student writing programs
Monday, May 08, 2006 - Tenenbaum thanks soda distributors for halting sales of high-sugar drinks to most public schools
Monday, May 08, 2006