Top 5 | Education Rewind 2019
Here are five events that stood out in terms of education during the 2019 year.
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Greenville County releases 2019 ACT scores
Six Greenville County high schools surpassed the national average ACT score: Riverside - 22.8; J.L. Mann High Academy -22.3; Eastside - 21.6; Greenville High Academy - 21.0; Wade Hampton High - 20.9 and Mauldin High - 20.8.
Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
Some of the subjects asked for review are K-5 Mathematics, Social Studies, Cosmetology and Medical Terminology.
By the numbers: Private schools in Greenville
Breakdown includes tuition and fees for each school.
Many SC schools make ‘Best College’ lists
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2020 college rankings guide.
Giving Matters: Local artist unlocks creative potential at West Greenville School with murals, hip-hop dance
West Greenville School serves students in grades 6–12 from across the county who have significant emotional and behavioral issues.
Tool donation removes financial barrier for Greenville County students
The donation totals more than $5,000 to J. Harley Bonds Career Center’s first year machine tool class.
Photos: Greenville County students go back to school
Students, parents, administrators and teachers show their excitement for the first day of school in Greenville County public schools.
Art Success: How one program connects arts with core education
The SmartARTS program of Metropolitan Arts Council integrates arts education into core learning at Greenville County Schools.
SC drops a spot in annual Kids Count rankings
An annual children’s health and well-being report shows South Carolina dropping slightly in rankings — last year the state ranked 38th in the nation for child well-being, while this year…
April 2019 Greenville County Schools Class Acts: TEAMS
Greer High School 1st Place – 2019 State Business Plan Competition – Virtual Enterprise Team Hughes Academy of Science and Technology Superior Rating – Eighth grade band – S.C. State…
Opinion: Expressway to Tiger Town could help combat state teacher shortage
By Dr. Keith Miller Three years after high school, one education major has a year of college left to go. Another completed her bachelor’s degree and is now leading the…
Nearly half of all SC 4-year-olds now attend state-funded pre-K programs
In the last 16 years, South Carolina has gone from less than a third of its 4-year-olds attending state-funded preschool programs to nearly half — a 59% increase. The data…
Greenville Tech raises tuition for 2019-20
Greenville Technical College’s tuition will increase 2.5% next year after unanimous approval from the school’s area commission. The tuition increase amounts to an additional $54 a semester for Greenville County…
Greenville County Schools to pilot one-stop online program for parents
Students in Greenville County Schools have been using an online program called “Backpack” for several years — it houses their grades, class schedules, teacher information, and more in an easily accessible…