Recent News
Jim Rex discusses school changes
State education Superintendent Jim Rex met with local political figures, business leaders and education professionals Thursday at Genesis Education Center to discuss the challenges facing the public school system.
August 15, 2008 | Read More
State ACT scores up 5th year in row
Improved results still short of national average. South Carolina students posted improvements on the ACT college entrance exam for the fifth consecutive year, but those gains weren't enough to beat the national average.
August 13, 2008 | Read More
Single-gender classes: Pursuit of educational choice paying off
South Carolina educators have embraced a variety of educational choices, but one in particular stands out among teachers, students and parents, who are saying what the experts have said for years about single-gender classes - that it works.
July 31, 2008 | Read More
Parents, students praise single-gender classes
Perhaps it's no surprise, but students, parents and teachers involved with single-gender education in South Carolina believe overwhelmingly that it provides an excellent education for students, according to a recent survey.
July 29, 2008 | Read More
S.C. educators chart a course to renew their passions for teaching
"Some of the most caring people in this state are teachers," said Rick Fisher, director of The Cliffs Foundations, addressing a group of teachers at Clemson's Youth Learning Institute last week.
July 29, 2008 | Read More
Schools that split genders win nods
S.C. parents and teachers involved in single-gender classes gave the programs a thumbs up on a recent survey released by the S.C. Department of Education.
July 25, 2008 | Read More
Survey shows support for single-gender classes
Students, parents and teachers alike agree that single-gender classes increase student confidence, class participation and the desire and ability to succeed, survey results released today by the state Department of Education indicate.
July 24, 2008 | Read More
Low-interest housing loans help keep teachers in-state
South Carolina is leading all other states by offering a new way for teachers to buy a home.
July 16, 2008 | Read More
