60 Speaking of Schools is supported by the South Carolina Department of Education and broadcast Monday evenings. The half-hour show is hosted by Doug Keel and features various guests. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/ en-us South Carolina ETV Commission SCETV Alfred Turner aturner@scetv.org http://www.scetv.org/images/podcasts/{podcast_name}.jpg http://www.scetv.org/podcast/the_big_picture.cfm We're pleased to present the highlights of the Teacher of the Year celebration held recently in Columbia on this week's podcast. The keynote address from Jack Jones, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing SC and comments from Max Metcalf, Manager for Government and Community Relations are included in the podcast, which is highlighted by comments from the 2012 Teacher of the Year Amy McAllister-Skinner and the announcement of this year's winner, Darlene Sutton of Pickens Elementary School by State Superintendent Dr. Mick Zais. You'll enjoy reliving this exciting evening on this week's Speaking of Schools! We're pleased to present the highlights of the Teacher of the Year celebration held recently in Columbia on this week's podcast. The keynote address from Jack Jones, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing SC and comments from Max Metcalf, Manager for Government and Community Relations are included in the podcast, which is highlighted by comments from the 2012 Teacher of the Year Amy McAllister-Skinner and the announcement of this year's winner, Darlene Sutton of Pickens Elementary School by State Superintendent Dr. Mick Zais. You'll enjoy reliving this exciting evening on this week's Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/highlights_from_the_2013_teacher_of_the_year_celebration/ Mon, 13 May 2013 04:01:50 +00:00 00:38:08 Parents, Teachers, and the school Principal: In descending order of importance, these are the most important people in determining the quality of a child's education. This week on the podcast, outstanding school leaders from the Beaufort, Ft. Mill, Richland #1, Oconee, Jasper and Dorchester #2 County School Districts, competent and caring professionals who touch the lives of students every day, are heard discussing how data plays an integral part in the instructional program and in facilitating school improvement. This podcast features the audio portion of an In Our Schools SCETV and Department of Education production. You can hear this interesting discussion on Monday's Speaking of Schools podcast! Parents, Teachers, and the school Principal: In descending order of importance, these are the most important people in determining the quality of a child's education. This week on the podcast, outstanding school leaders from the Beaufort, Ft. Mill, Richland #1, Oconee, Jasper and Dorchester #2 County School Districts, competent and caring professionals who touch the lives of students every day, are heard discussing how data plays an integral part in the instructional program and in facilitating school improvement. This podcast features the audio portion of an In Our Schools SCETV and Department of Education production. You can hear this interesting discussion on Monday's Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/principals_of_excellence_using_data_to_inform_instruction_and_school_i/ Mon, 6 May 2013 04:01:14 +00:00 00:26:49 This week's podcast features some of the remarks by South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn delivered at USC's annual Robert Smalls Lecture in late March. It is named for Robert Smalls, a South Carolina slave, Civil War hero and congressman who had a significant impact on South Carolina with his contributions to political, education and economic reform. Clyburn, a native of Sumter, S.C., is the assistant Democratic leader in the 113th Congress and third highest ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is the liaison to the appropriations committee and one of the Democratic Caucus’ primary liaisons with the White House. The university’s African American Studies Program established the Robert Smalls Lecture Series in 1997 to share the latest research and scholarship on African American studies with the community. Join us for Representative Clyburn's remarks available to listeners on Monday! This week's podcast features some of the remarks by South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn delivered at USC's annual Robert Smalls Lecture in late March. It is named for Robert Smalls, a South Carolina slave, Civil War hero and congressman who had a significant impact on South Carolina with his contributions to political, education and economic reform. Clyburn, a native of Sumter, S.C., is the assistant Democratic leader in the 113th Congress and third highest ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is the liaison to the appropriations committee and one of the Democratic Caucus’ primary liaisons with the White House. The university’s African American Studies Program established the Robert Smalls Lecture Series in 1997 to share the latest research and scholarship on African American studies with the community. Join us for Representative Clyburn's remarks available to listeners on Monday! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/usc_16th_annual_robert_smalls_lecture_by_congressman_jim_clyburn_on_wh/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:01:25 +00:00 00:21:52 The first Annual S.C. Youth At Risk Summit is coming April 29th, and on this week's podcast, you can learn more about the "South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy" (the uppercase "NG" reflecting the National Guard's oversight) residential high school dropout program serving students throughout the state. It's a program wherein at-risk teenagers ages 16-19 enter a five-month "quasimilitary" academy, located at McCrady Training Facility on Ft. Jackson, and upon successful completion of the program return home with the values, skills, education, self-esteem and self-discipline to succeed as an adult. Time spent at the Youth ChalleNGe Academy is followed by a one-year mentoring phase to support the new graduates and help prevent a slide back into the self-destructive environment that led them to the academy in the first place. There are no requirements for military service. The first Annual S.C. Youth At Risk Summit is coming April 29th, and on this week's podcast, you can learn more about the "South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy" (the uppercase "NG" reflecting the National Guard's oversight) residential high school dropout program serving students throughout the state. It's a program wherein at-risk teenagers ages 16-19 enter a five-month "quasimilitary" academy, located at McCrady Training Facility on Ft. Jackson, and upon successful completion of the program return home with the values, skills, education, self-esteem and self-discipline to succeed as an adult. Time spent at the Youth ChalleNGe Academy is followed by a one-year mentoring phase to support the new graduates and help prevent a slide back into the self-destructive environment that led them to the academy in the first place. There are no requirements for military service. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/south_carolina_youth_challenge_academy/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:01:49 +00:00 00:28:11 The folks at SC Future Minds, for years a major benefactor to public education in the state, are always busy but it seems ike as the school year winds down, they're busier than ever! This week's podcasts reviews the BB&T "This Schools Got Talent," a statewide talent contest for public school students. Over 14,000 votes were cast and the winner emerged with only a two vote margin. Hear the runner up and winner plus get a preview of the Teacher of the Year Banquet, Teacher Appreciation Month and the great opportunity afforded schools by Mullers to hold an annual "Spaghetti Night." Tenth, eleventh and rising twelfth graders will be interested to learn about Camp Wildwood which is also featured on this podcast. The Department of Natural Resources sponsors the one week residential summer camp at Kings Mountain State Park and the first 90 applicants will have a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many benefits of outdoor life. It's all on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast! The folks at SC Future Minds, for years a major benefactor to public education in the state, are always busy but it seems ike as the school year winds down, they're busier than ever! This week's podcasts reviews the BB&T "This Schools Got Talent," a statewide talent contest for public school students. Over 14,000 votes were cast and the winner emerged with only a two vote margin. Hear the runner up and winner plus get a preview of the Teacher of the Year Banquet, Teacher Appreciation Month and the great opportunity afforded schools by Mullers to hold an annual "Spaghetti Night." Tenth, eleventh and rising twelfth graders will be interested to learn about Camp Wildwood which is also featured on this podcast. The Department of Natural Resources sponsors the one week residential summer camp at Kings Mountain State Park and the first 90 applicants will have a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many benefits of outdoor life. It's all on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/catching_up_with_sc_future_minds_and_a_preview_of_camp_wildwood_for_hi/ Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:01:32 +00:00 00:25:46 This week we'll check in with Josh Bell, the Executive Director of Teach For America in SC and learn how and why the organization is experiencing unprecedented growth nationally and in the Palmetto State. The program has expanded in the two years since it came to SC, and there's more demand than ever for teachers. More recent graduates, career changers and military retirees are on their way into the classroom as the third recruiting period has passed and the program has requests for personnel in more schools than ever. Also in the podcast Curtis Rogers, Director of Communications with the SC State Library, invites listeners to attend an open house at the Library during National Library Week. The celebration  is April 14 - 17 and on the 17th from 2 until 4 pm the State Library opens its doors for behind the scenes tours and much, much more. Be sure to join us for this week's Speaking of Schools! This week we'll check in with Josh Bell, the Executive Director of Teach For America in SC and learn how and why the organization is experiencing unprecedented growth nationally and in the Palmetto State. The program has expanded in the two years since it came to SC, and there's more demand than ever for teachers. More recent graduates, career changers and military retirees are on their way into the classroom as the third recruiting period has passed and the program has requests for personnel in more schools than ever. Also in the podcast Curtis Rogers, Director of Communications with the SC State Library, invites listeners to attend an open house at the Library during National Library Week. The celebration  is April 14 - 17 and on the 17th from 2 until 4 pm the State Library opens its doors for behind the scenes tours and much, much more. Be sure to join us for this week's Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/teach_for_america_and_celebrate_national_library_week/ Mon, 8 Apr 2013 04:01:17 +00:00 00:15:46 Recently South Carolina School Improvement Council (SC-SIC) held its annual meeting in Columbia and a part of the program was devoted to announcing the Riley Award winner, named for former S.C. Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley and his late wife Tunky, which was given to the School Improvement Council at a school selected from a field of five finalists. Our conversation with a SC-SIC staff member reveals this years winner and gives a few of the reasons as to why they were chosen. We'll also acquaint you with the StarTalk at Wofford program, a summer session for select high school students which involves immersing the students in Chinese language and culture. We hope you'll join us for this informative podcast! Recently South Carolina School Improvement Council (SC-SIC) held its annual meeting in Columbia and a part of the program was devoted to announcing the Riley Award winner, named for former S.C. Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley and his late wife Tunky, which was given to the School Improvement Council at a school selected from a field of five finalists. Our conversation with a SC-SIC staff member reveals this years winner and gives a few of the reasons as to why they were chosen. We'll also acquaint you with the StarTalk at Wofford program, a summer session for select high school students which involves immersing the students in Chinese language and culture. We hope you'll join us for this informative podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/sic_winner_announcement_and_a_chinese_language_and_culture_summer_prog/ Mon, 1 Apr 2013 04:01:32 +00:00 00:20:32 This week we bring you news about an internationally successful program that has its roots in Charleston, Darkness To Light (D2L). The organization's Stewards of Children program is the only nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. This revolutionary program is for any responsible adult who cares about the welfare of children. It is also appropriate for youth-serving organizations (sports leagues, daycare centers, after-school programs, children’s clubs, church groups and more). Hear about the national program and how one upstate school district has taken the D2L program to these other youth-serving organizations. Join us for our discussion on the next Speaking of Schools! This week we bring you news about an internationally successful program that has its roots in Charleston, Darkness To Light (D2L). The organization's Stewards of Children program is the only nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. This revolutionary program is for any responsible adult who cares about the welfare of children. It is also appropriate for youth-serving organizations (sports leagues, daycare centers, after-school programs, children’s clubs, church groups and more). Hear about the national program and how one upstate school district has taken the D2L program to these other youth-serving organizations. Join us for our discussion on the next Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/darkness_to_light_steweards_of_children/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:01:14 +00:00 00:27:33 This week we'll take a look at changes in the GED Exam, including a computerized administration and reasons behind an increasing success rate. Kids across the state and school groups will be attending the SC-Read-In next month and we'll describing a unique opportunity for teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) areas to renew certification and expand their knowledge of instructional opportunities through a program from the SC Forestry Commission. Children, teachers and other adults will find interesting conversations on this week's Speaking of Schools! This week we'll take a look at changes in the GED Exam, including a computerized administration and reasons behind an increasing success rate. Kids across the state and school groups will be attending the SC-Read-In next month and we'll describing a unique opportunity for teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) areas to renew certification and expand their knowledge of instructional opportunities through a program from the SC Forestry Commission. Children, teachers and other adults will find interesting conversations on this week's Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/updates_in_the_ged_exam_the_sc-read-in_and_opportunities_for_stem_teac/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:01:48 +00:00 00:25:48 This week on the podcast we feature two conversations, the first dealing with students in grades K – 12 in our public schools. The annual “This School's Got Talent” contest is in high gear with judging (by Hootie and the Blowfish) taking place and the finalists will be announced by March 15. Voters will then have an opportunity to select their choice up until March 31. The winner will be announced on April 1. Also on the podcast, South Carolina School Improvement Council will be announcing the 2012-13 Dick and Tunky Riley award given to the state’s outstanding school improvement council. We’ll name the five finalists and bring you information about the awards ceremony on this week’s podcast. This week on the podcast we feature two conversations, the first dealing with students in grades K – 12 in our public schools. The annual “This School's Got Talent” contest is in high gear with judging (by Hootie and the Blowfish) taking place and the finalists will be announced by March 15. Voters will then have an opportunity to select their choice up until March 31. The winner will be announced on April 1. Also on the podcast, South Carolina School Improvement Council will be announcing the 2012-13 Dick and Tunky Riley award given to the state’s outstanding school improvement council. We’ll name the five finalists and bring you information about the awards ceremony on this week’s podcast. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/our_successful_ged_program_and_a_statewide_talent_contest/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:01:21 +00:00 00:17:37 During the current academic year, Wofford College has joined this current national conversation by hosting a series of public lectures, symposia, conversation circles and other in-person events to explore questions such as: What are the liberal arts? What is their place in American higher education? What is their future? Dr. Dan Mathewson, a Wofford Associate Professor, is coordinating this yearlong conversation at the Spartanburg College and joins us for a stimulating discussion on this topic. You'll find his comments to be both informative and enlightening. Join us for this week's Speaking of Schools podcast! During the current academic year, Wofford College has joined this current national conversation by hosting a series of public lectures, symposia, conversation circles and other in-person events to explore questions such as: What are the liberal arts? What is their place in American higher education? What is their future? Dr. Dan Mathewson, a Wofford Associate Professor, is coordinating this yearlong conversation at the Spartanburg College and joins us for a stimulating discussion on this topic. You'll find his comments to be both informative and enlightening. Join us for this week's Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/re_thinking_education_-_the_crucial_role_of_the_liberal_arts_in_higher/ Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:01:42 +00:00 00:26:50 Our Principals of Excellence are back with another program in the series produced for the Department of Education by SCETV. In this episode the Principal at Reeves Elementary School in Dorchester District Two - Laura Blanchard - leads the discussion among five other outstanding principals on this timely topic, the fourth in the series. This podcast is the audio portion of the recent In Our Schools television program. Our Principals of Excellence are back with another program in the series produced for the Department of Education by SCETV. In this episode the Principal at Reeves Elementary School in Dorchester District Two - Laura Blanchard - leads the discussion among five other outstanding principals on this timely topic, the fourth in the series. This podcast is the audio portion of the recent In Our Schools television program. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/technology_in_the_schools_-_challenges_and_opportunities/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:01:24 +00:00 00:25:46 Job shadowing and economics education plus a preview of upcoming SDE/ETV productions are the focus of this week's Speaking of Schools. More and more students are taking advantage of the annual opportunity to enhance (or possibly discourage) career interest in various vocations. Also this week SC Economics will be holding learning opportunities for teachers in workshops to be held Thursday and Friday, and two upcoming productions, Riverbanks Roundup on Friday and In Our Schools on Sunday will be previewed by Bette Jamison of the Department's eMedia staff. Join us for this week's podcast! Job shadowing and economics education plus a preview of upcoming SDE/ETV productions are the focus of this week's Speaking of Schools. More and more students are taking advantage of the annual opportunity to enhance (or possibly discourage) career interest in various vocations. Also this week SC Economics will be holding learning opportunities for teachers in workshops to be held Thursday and Friday, and two upcoming productions, Riverbanks Roundup on Friday and In Our Schools on Sunday will be previewed by Bette Jamison of the Department's eMedia staff. Join us for this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/job_shadowing_economics_and_upcoming_sde_etv_productions/ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:01:18 +00:00 This week we rejoin our Principals of Excellence to learn more about the principles they use to promote literacy for all students. The moderator in Bob Grant, Principal at Jesse Boyd Elementary in Spartanburg School District Seven and he is joined by outstanding principals for Spartanburg Districts Two and Three, Fort Mill and Beaufort and Richland Counties. Get additional insight into this important subject on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast! This week we rejoin our Principals of Excellence to learn more about the principles they use to promote literacy for all students. The moderator in Bob Grant, Principal at Jesse Boyd Elementary in Spartanburg School District Seven and he is joined by outstanding principals for Spartanburg Districts Two and Three, Fort Mill and Beaufort and Richland Counties. Get additional insight into this important subject on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/literacy_-_from_kindergarten_to_graduation/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:01:33 +00:00 00:26:38 This week we'll take a break from out Principals of Excellence series to learn more about the opportunities provided to individuals through Teach for America. With the  application deadline looming (February 15), graduating college seniors, career changers and veterans will learn more about the organization from Executive Director for SC Josh Bell. We'll also be talking with S.C. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis who will reflect on the 2012 growth of the state's 529 College Savings Plan and explain this savings opportunity to citizens who have college expenses in their future. This week we'll take a break from out Principals of Excellence series to learn more about the opportunities provided to individuals through Teach for America. With the  application deadline looming (February 15), graduating college seniors, career changers and veterans will learn more about the organization from Executive Director for SC Josh Bell. We'll also be talking with S.C. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis who will reflect on the 2012 growth of the state's 529 College Savings Plan and explain this savings opportunity to citizens who have college expenses in their future. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/opportunity_to_teach_for_america_and_the_success_of_s.c.s_529_savings_/ Mon, 4 Feb 2013 04:01:19 +00:00 00:22:03 Week two of our series Principals of Excellence features the topic, The Changing Roles of the Principal and Keys To Being a Successful Principal. The group this week is led by Principal Robert Candillo of Ridgeland Elementary School in Jasper County and features a panel of principals from Beaufort County, Dorchester District Two, Ft. Mill and Charleston County School Districts. Join us for this informative discussion from the In Our Schools series on Speaking of Schools! Week two of our series Principals of Excellence features the topic, The Changing Roles of the Principal and Keys To Being a Successful Principal. The group this week is led by Principal Robert Candillo of Ridgeland Elementary School in Jasper County and features a panel of principals from Beaufort County, Dorchester District Two, Ft. Mill and Charleston County School Districts. Join us for this informative discussion from the In Our Schools series on Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/principals_of_excellence_-_the_changing_roles_of_a_principal_and_keys_/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:01:46 +00:00 00:28:38 This is the first in a five part series produced by SCETV for the Department of Education featuring outstanding principals from around South Carolina discussing various topics. In the audio portion of these In Our Schools productions, we'll hear from competent and caring administrators who touch the lives of students every day and are truly, Principals of Excellence. Join us for this first in the series on Speaking of Schools! This is the first in a five part series produced by SCETV for the Department of Education featuring outstanding principals from around South Carolina discussing various topics. In the audio portion of these In Our Schools productions, we'll hear from competent and caring administrators who touch the lives of students every day and are truly, Principals of Excellence. Join us for this first in the series on Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/principals_of_excellence_-_creating_choice_in_your_school/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:01:08 +00:00 00:28:06 Join us for this week's podcast featuring interviews with Wofford's newest Rhodes Scholar, two teachers in different parts of the country whose classes are learning from each other and a look at the activities the new year is bringing to SC Economics, housed in the Moore School of Business at USC. Rachel Woodlee, a Wofford student-athlete will be spending next year at Oxford University and we'll hear from her as well as Rachel Stokes and her teaching partner in Arkansas, the two of them having presented their project at the recent NCTE National Convention. We'll wrap up this week's podcast with news from Helen Meyers, President of SC Economics. Helen and her staff are heavily engaged in financial literacy training for teachers and students across the Palmetto State. Be sure to tune in to this week's podcast. Join us for this week's podcast featuring interviews with Wofford's newest Rhodes Scholar, two teachers in different parts of the country whose classes are learning from each other and a look at the activities the new year is bringing to SC Economics, housed in the Moore School of Business at USC. Rachel Woodlee, a Wofford student-athlete will be spending next year at Oxford University and we'll hear from her as well as Rachel Stokes and her teaching partner in Arkansas, the two of them having presented their project at the recent NCTE National Convention. We'll wrap up this week's podcast with news from Helen Meyers, President of SC Economics. Helen and her staff are heavily engaged in financial literacy training for teachers and students across the Palmetto State. Be sure to tune in to this week's podcast. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/conversations_with_a_rhodes_scholar_teachers_in_two_states_involved_in/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:01:02 +00:00 00:34:03 The South Carolina Guardian ad Litem program is state-funded and is part of the Governor's Office. Operating in 45 counties within the state’s 16 judicial circuits. A volunteer finds out what the children need. They learn about their families, their school progress, and other special needs. The volunteer works with all agencies involved with the child, including the Department of Social Services, the Family Court, school personnel and counselors to help the child through this process. On this week's podcast, Guardian ad Litem officials and a volunteer discuss their roles with the program and encourage those people who have potential to change a child's life to consider volunteering or becoming otherwise involved. The South Carolina Guardian ad Litem program is state-funded and is part of the Governor's Office. Operating in 45 counties within the state’s 16 judicial circuits. A volunteer finds out what the children need. They learn about their families, their school progress, and other special needs. The volunteer works with all agencies involved with the child, including the Department of Social Services, the Family Court, school personnel and counselors to help the child through this process. On this week's podcast, Guardian ad Litem officials and a volunteer discuss their roles with the program and encourage those people who have potential to change a child's life to consider volunteering or becoming otherwise involved. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/guardian_ad_litem_-_a_program_advocating_for_children/ Mon, 7 Jan 2013 04:01:19 +00:00 00:23:55 This week on the podcast we feature some of the great music we didn't get around to featuring last week. We continue with more musical selections from All State Chorus concerts held in March on the Winthrop campus and the concerts of the three All State Bands held that same month at Furman University. This week on the podcast we feature some of the great music we didn't get around to featuring last week. We continue with more musical selections from All State Chorus concerts held in March on the Winthrop campus and the concerts of the three All State Bands held that same month at Furman University. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/more_selections_from_the_2012_all_state_bands_and_choruses1/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:01:39 +00:00 00:31:18 During this holiday week what better way to celebrate than with concert selections from South Carolina's All State ensembles! Each March hundreds of our state's fine young musicians gather on the Winthrop and Furman campuses and treat those in attendence at the respective All State choral and band concerts to a variety of musical selections. Now, everyone can enjoy some of the music from these concerts as Speaking of Schools continues it's long-standing tradition of revisiting the All State performances that students and their teachers have worked so hard to perfect. You'll be thrilled with the quality performances featured on this week's podcast! During this holiday week what better way to celebrate than with concert selections from South Carolina's All State ensembles! Each March hundreds of our state's fine young musicians gather on the Winthrop and Furman campuses and treat those in attendence at the respective All State choral and band concerts to a variety of musical selections. Now, everyone can enjoy some of the music from these concerts as Speaking of Schools continues it's long-standing tradition of revisiting the All State performances that students and their teachers have worked so hard to perfect. You'll be thrilled with the quality performances featured on this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/a_holiday_celebration_with_selections_from_the_2012_all_state_bands_an/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:01:40 +00:00 00:30:48 This week on the podcast, the Traffic and Safety Director of South Carolina National Safety Council discusses the Alive At 25 program aimed at encouraging high school students to make life-saving decisions while driving. Alive at 25 is a survival course. It is designed to prevent the #1 killer of teens, automobile crashes. SC Alive at 25 is taught by off-duty Deputy Sheriffs, Municipal Police Officers and SC Highway Patrol Officers. The course is delivered in one 4.5 hour program which focuses on the behaviors, decision-making and risks facing young drivers every time they get behind the wheel. The program is in place in over 100 high schools and has dramatically reduced teen deaths in the state. Many schools require students to take the course before issuing parking permits to them. Join us for Speaking of Schools! This week on the podcast, the Traffic and Safety Director of South Carolina National Safety Council discusses the Alive At 25 program aimed at encouraging high school students to make life-saving decisions while driving. Alive at 25 is a survival course. It is designed to prevent the #1 killer of teens, automobile crashes. SC Alive at 25 is taught by off-duty Deputy Sheriffs, Municipal Police Officers and SC Highway Patrol Officers. The course is delivered in one 4.5 hour program which focuses on the behaviors, decision-making and risks facing young drivers every time they get behind the wheel. The program is in place in over 100 high schools and has dramatically reduced teen deaths in the state. Many schools require students to take the course before issuing parking permits to them. Join us for Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/alive_at_25_making_good_choices_behind_the_wheel/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:01:07 +00:00 00:32:17 Superintendent Dr. Wayne Brazell is our guest this week and updates us on the present status and immediate future of the South Carolina Public Charter School District. The South Carolina Charter Schools Act defines a charter school as a public, nonreligious, non-home-base, nonprofit corporation that forms a school. A charter school is open to all children eligible to attend public school, and this year, over 11,000 students have chosen a school in the district which currently consists of 18 schools. Growth in the School District has caused it to become one of the fastest growing districts in the State. Learn more about charter schools on this week's Speaking of Schools. Superintendent Dr. Wayne Brazell is our guest this week and updates us on the present status and immediate future of the South Carolina Public Charter School District. The South Carolina Charter Schools Act defines a charter school as a public, nonreligious, non-home-base, nonprofit corporation that forms a school. A charter school is open to all children eligible to attend public school, and this year, over 11,000 students have chosen a school in the district which currently consists of 18 schools. Growth in the School District has caused it to become one of the fastest growing districts in the State. Learn more about charter schools on this week's Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/south_carolinas_growing_public_charter_school_district/ Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:01:38 +00:00 00:22:52 This week’s podcast features a conversation with the venerable President of the South Carolina Governors School for Science and Mathematics, Dr. Murray Brockman. During his tenure, Dr. Brockman has seen the School grow from occupying a few classrooms at Coker College to a beautiful multi-purpose campus in the Hartsville Community. In our conversation, Dr. Brockman will address past accomplishments of Governors School graduates and look into opportunities for students during the 2013-2014 school year and beyond. This public high school is nationally recognized and available scholarships make attendance for qualifying students within the reach of all South Carolinians. Join us for Speaking of Schools! This week’s podcast features a conversation with the venerable President of the South Carolina Governors School for Science and Mathematics, Dr. Murray Brockman. During his tenure, Dr. Brockman has seen the School grow from occupying a few classrooms at Coker College to a beautiful multi-purpose campus in the Hartsville Community. In our conversation, Dr. Brockman will address past accomplishments of Governors School graduates and look into opportunities for students during the 2013-2014 school year and beyond. This public high school is nationally recognized and available scholarships make attendance for qualifying students within the reach of all South Carolinians. Join us for Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_south_carolina_governors_school_for_science_and_mathematics/ Mon, 3 Dec 2012 04:01:08 +00:00 00:31:19 Over the next two weeks, between five and six thousand parents and students will considering which online courses offered by the South Carolina Virtual School Program (SCVSP) they will be involved with during the winter term. Those who have had experience with the courses will be pleased to know about a software upgrade designed to enhance their experiences in the program and newcomers can gain valuable insight into the world of virtual learning by joining us for this week's podcast. Guests from the Department of Education's Office of eLearning who are closely involved with both the technical and instructional aspects of the SCVSP will join us with valuable information for public school, private school and home school students  in grades 7 - 12 and their parents. Registration for the winter term ends December 7th! Learn more about virtual learning on this week's podcast! Over the next two weeks, between five and six thousand parents and students will considering which online courses offered by the South Carolina Virtual School Program (SCVSP) they will be involved with during the winter term. Those who have had experience with the courses will be pleased to know about a software upgrade designed to enhance their experiences in the program and newcomers can gain valuable insight into the world of virtual learning by joining us for this week's podcast. Guests from the Department of Education's Office of eLearning who are closely involved with both the technical and instructional aspects of the SCVSP will join us with valuable information for public school, private school and home school students  in grades 7 - 12 and their parents. Registration for the winter term ends December 7th! Learn more about virtual learning on this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_south_carolina_virtual_school_program1/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 04:01:58 +00:00 00:25:12 This week the spotlight shifts to the Governor's School in Greenville where The President, Dr. Bruce Halverson, fills listeners in on summer plans for dance students and reveals registration details along with audition dates for the 2013-2014 academic year. This public high school boasts of numerous student accomplishments along with a world-class faculty. Students meet academic requirements for a South Carolina High School Diploma and are well-schooled in their artistic field of choice, plus enjoy opportunities to learn more about the other programs offered at the school. The school is nationally recognized for its programs and offers a unique opportunity for students that meet academic and artistic requirements. Join us for this week's podcast! This week the spotlight shifts to the Governor's School in Greenville where The President, Dr. Bruce Halverson, fills listeners in on summer plans for dance students and reveals registration details along with audition dates for the 2013-2014 academic year. This public high school boasts of numerous student accomplishments along with a world-class faculty. Students meet academic requirements for a South Carolina High School Diploma and are well-schooled in their artistic field of choice, plus enjoy opportunities to learn more about the other programs offered at the school. The school is nationally recognized for its programs and offers a unique opportunity for students that meet academic and artistic requirements. Join us for this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/helping_students_and_parents_plan_for_2013-2014_the_governors_school_f/ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:01:52 +00:00 00:29:53 Both of the programs featured on this week's podcast involve student participation and are designed to increase interest in the reading of poetry and prose. Letters About Literature has three levels of competition and invites students through the tenth grade to participate. It's sponsored by the South Carolina State Library and the Library of Congress. Participants write letters to authors, living or dead, telling how that author's work changed their lives or values. Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest. Students compete at the school, regional and state levels with the winner representing the state in the national competition in the spring. More information about the Letters About Literature contest can be found at the website of the South Carolina State Library, statelibrary.sc.gov and for Poetry Out Loud at southcarolinaarts.com. Both of the programs featured on this week's podcast involve student participation and are designed to increase interest in the reading of poetry and prose. Letters About Literature has three levels of competition and invites students through the tenth grade to participate. It's sponsored by the South Carolina State Library and the Library of Congress. Participants write letters to authors, living or dead, telling how that author's work changed their lives or values. Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest. Students compete at the school, regional and state levels with the winner representing the state in the national competition in the spring. More information about the Letters About Literature contest can be found at the website of the South Carolina State Library, statelibrary.sc.gov and for Poetry Out Loud at southcarolinaarts.com. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/letters_about_literature_and_poetry_out_loud/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:01:44 +00:00 00:16:03 In this the second of two revisits to the Constitution Day celebration held in September at South Carolina's State House, Furman President Rod Smolla engages the approximately 200 high school students in attendance by involving them in a role play during his keynote address. Join this Lawyer-Turned-College-President and some of our state's bright young minds as they take an in-depth look at the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. In this the second of two revisits to the Constitution Day celebration held in September at South Carolina's State House, Furman President Rod Smolla engages the approximately 200 high school students in attendance by involving them in a role play during his keynote address. Join this Lawyer-Turned-College-President and some of our state's bright young minds as they take an in-depth look at the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_first_amendment_and_american_schools_a_constitution_day_keynote_ad/ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 04:01:40 +00:00 00:49:38 In this first of two looks back at South Carolina's Constitution Day Celebration at the State House in September, Dutch Fork High School Senior and Mock Debate Champion Alex Hudson is heard addressing the student invitees from across the state. We'll also chat with Alex about his interest in history and the Constitution and learn about his future plans as a preface to his lecture. We'll follow next week with the program's keynote, an interesting role play between Furman President Rod Smolla and students in attendance at this Fourth Annual James Otis Lecture sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In this first of two looks back at South Carolina's Constitution Day Celebration at the State House in September, Dutch Fork High School Senior and Mock Debate Champion Alex Hudson is heard addressing the student invitees from across the state. We'll also chat with Alex about his interest in history and the Constitution and learn about his future plans as a preface to his lecture. We'll follow next week with the program's keynote, an interesting role play between Furman President Rod Smolla and students in attendance at this Fourth Annual James Otis Lecture sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/a_student_perspective_constitution_day_for_the_high_school_student1/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:01:17 +00:00 00:17:41 On this week's podcast we bring closure to the WhatWorksSC Dick and Tunky Riley Award for Excellence by announcing the $10,000 winner and the runners-up, as well as a school that earned honorable mention as a very close fourth place finisher. Also, Greenville In Harmony, a Sweet Adeline Ladies' Barbershop Group in Greenville is having a concert in November and will feature five finalists from County high schools who will competing for scholarship dollars. Stay informed. Stay tuned for Speaking of Schools! On this week's podcast we bring closure to the WhatWorksSC Dick and Tunky Riley Award for Excellence by announcing the $10,000 winner and the runners-up, as well as a school that earned honorable mention as a very close fourth place finisher. Also, Greenville In Harmony, a Sweet Adeline Ladies' Barbershop Group in Greenville is having a concert in November and will feature five finalists from County high schools who will competing for scholarship dollars. Stay informed. Stay tuned for Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/whatworkssc_winner_and_singing_for_scholarships_in_greenville/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:01:30 +00:00 00:16:52 The third in our series of three podcasts profiling the finalists for the Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence in Education is featured this week. The Teacher Cadet Program, of the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement, located at Winthrop University, has trained several thousand of South Carolina's high school students and has directed them in to the teaching field. The program has been replicated in over 30 states across the country  and can be a cost-saver as many cadets receive Teaching Fellows Scholarships. Learn about this exemplary program on this week's Speaking of Schools! The third in our series of three podcasts profiling the finalists for the Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence in Education is featured this week. The Teacher Cadet Program, of the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement, located at Winthrop University, has trained several thousand of South Carolina's high school students and has directed them in to the teaching field. The program has been replicated in over 30 states across the country  and can be a cost-saver as many cadets receive Teaching Fellows Scholarships. Learn about this exemplary program on this week's Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/whatworkssc_finalist_south_carolinas_teacher_cadet_program/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:01:03 +00:00 00:16:34 This week we feature the second of three finalists for the Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence, to be given at the meeting of the fifth annual S.C. Conference of Public Education Partners on October 17 in Columbia. The award highlights outstanding educational initiatives throughout the state and Conference registration information can be found at  http://riley.furman.edu/education/whatworkssc/whatworkssc-award/register-whatworkssc-2012-event. In its second year of operation, the Clemson University Reading Recovery Training Center for South Carolina prepares teachers to work more effectively with primary students who project reading readiness at the 20th percentile and below. It's another example of "what's working" in South Carolina, featured on this week's podcast. This week we feature the second of three finalists for the Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence, to be given at the meeting of the fifth annual S.C. Conference of Public Education Partners on October 17 in Columbia. The award highlights outstanding educational initiatives throughout the state and Conference registration information can be found at  http://riley.furman.edu/education/whatworkssc/whatworkssc-award/register-whatworkssc-2012-event. In its second year of operation, the Clemson University Reading Recovery Training Center for South Carolina prepares teachers to work more effectively with primary students who project reading readiness at the 20th percentile and below. It's another example of "what's working" in South Carolina, featured on this week's podcast. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/whatworkssc_finalist_the_clemson_university_reading_recovery_training_/ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 04:01:49 +00:00 00:27:29 This week we begin a three part series of podcasts centered around the WhatWorksSC award to be presented by the Riley Institute Center for Education Policy at Furman University and SC Future Minds, a major player in finding private funding for public schools in South Carolina. Representatives from the Riley Institute and SC Future Minds join us this week to talk about the $10,000 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award to be made on October 17th and we’ll also hear from the first of the three finalists for the prize, the Bridges to a Brighter Future program, a fifteen year old project between Furman and the School District of Greenville County. This week we begin a three part series of podcasts centered around the WhatWorksSC award to be presented by the Riley Institute Center for Education Policy at Furman University and SC Future Minds, a major player in finding private funding for public schools in South Carolina. Representatives from the Riley Institute and SC Future Minds join us this week to talk about the $10,000 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award to be made on October 17th and we’ll also hear from the first of the three finalists for the prize, the Bridges to a Brighter Future program, a fifteen year old project between Furman and the School District of Greenville County. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/whatworkssc_finalist_bridges_to_a_brighter_future/ Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:01:40 +00:00 00:29:37 Red Bank Elementary School in Lexington School District One shares the Speaking of Schools spotlight with the Girls Center at Clemson, Columbia College and the Department of Juvenile Justice, who join together to present the Empowering Girls Symposium. Learn about the many innovative programs at Red Bank and the shool's efforts to enlist the Lexingto community in support of their Personalized Learning Program. Then hear about the upcoming Empowering Girls Symposium coming to Columbia. We'll feature the program lineup as well as registration for this powerful seminar. Remember, you can have these podcasts delivered directly to you each week as soon as they are published. Red Bank Elementary School in Lexington School District One shares the Speaking of Schools spotlight with the Girls Center at Clemson, Columbia College and the Department of Juvenile Justice, who join together to present the Empowering Girls Symposium. Learn about the many innovative programs at Red Bank and the shool's efforts to enlist the Lexingto community in support of their Personalized Learning Program. Then hear about the upcoming Empowering Girls Symposium coming to Columbia. We'll feature the program lineup as well as registration for this powerful seminar. Remember, you can have these podcasts delivered directly to you each week as soon as they are published. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/personalized_learning_and_the_seventh_annual_empowering_girls_symposiu/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:01:05 +00:00 00:21:22 Last year, just under 30 Teach for America teacher candidates underwent training at Francis Marion University and other places, both in and out of the state, and have filled teaching positions in the Pee Dee and Lowcountry. This year, more than one hundred of these alternatively trained teachers will be making their way into our state's classrooms. On this week's podcast, we'll hear from the Teach For America-S.C. executive director and one of the teachers from that first group, a science teacher at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. You'll really enjoy meeting these two and hearing what they have to say on this edition of Speaking of Schools! Last year, just under 30 Teach for America teacher candidates underwent training at Francis Marion University and other places, both in and out of the state, and have filled teaching positions in the Pee Dee and Lowcountry. This year, more than one hundred of these alternatively trained teachers will be making their way into our state's classrooms. On this week's podcast, we'll hear from the Teach For America-S.C. executive director and one of the teachers from that first group, a science teacher at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. You'll really enjoy meeting these two and hearing what they have to say on this edition of Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/teach_for_america_strengthening_south_carolina_schools/ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:01:56 +00:00 00:30:14 The anniversary of the United States Constitution is to be celebrated on September 17, and high school students in our state's schools will convene in the Legislative Chambers of the State House this Friday (09/14/12) to hear Furman President Rodney Smolla lecture on First Amendment rights. It's a part of the third annual James Otis Lecture sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. On the same podcast, we'll learn who are the three finalists in the Spanish Teacher of the Year competition, the winner to be announced in Charleston on November 8. Stay informed! Join us each week for Speaking of Schools. The anniversary of the United States Constitution is to be celebrated on September 17, and high school students in our state's schools will convene in the Legislative Chambers of the State House this Friday (09/14/12) to hear Furman President Rodney Smolla lecture on First Amendment rights. It's a part of the third annual James Otis Lecture sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. On the same podcast, we'll learn who are the three finalists in the Spanish Teacher of the Year competition, the winner to be announced in Charleston on November 8. Stay informed! Join us each week for Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/celebrating_the_constitution_and_excellent_spanish_teaching/ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:01:11 +00:00 00:13:42 We all know about the physical toll obesity takes, but what about a young child's self-concept? A recent study on this very subject will be a part of this week's podcast, and we'll be alerting you once again about the annual Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) College Night, coming up Thursday. Also, the third of three programs about middle school career guidance that were broadcast to schools via SCETV. This week, stakeholders in Horry County's Forestbrook Middle School discuss the importance of workplace learning and guidance in the classroom. We all know about the physical toll obesity takes, but what about a young child's self-concept? A recent study on this very subject will be a part of this week's podcast, and we'll be alerting you once again about the annual Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) College Night, coming up Thursday. Also, the third of three programs about middle school career guidance that were broadcast to schools via SCETV. This week, stakeholders in Horry County's Forestbrook Middle School discuss the importance of workplace learning and guidance in the classroom. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/obesity_and_self_concept_csra_college_night_and_more_middle_school_car/ Mon, 3 Sep 2012 04:01:07 +00:00 00:31:52 This week's podcast features the second of three Career Awareness programs done by the Department of Education's Office of eMedia and SCETV. The audio portion of the telecast features students, teachers, administrators and counselors from Forestbrook Middle School in the Horry County School District. Careers remain in focus as we discuss the upcoming CSRA College Night with a representative from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions at the Savannah River Site. For approximately twenty years middle and high school students have been awarded scholarship just for attending the event and students and parents have gained significant information regarding post high school choices. Plus, news about Titanic: The Artifacts Exhibit, which closes on Labor Day. It's all on this week's Speaking of Schools. This week's podcast features the second of three Career Awareness programs done by the Department of Education's Office of eMedia and SCETV. The audio portion of the telecast features students, teachers, administrators and counselors from Forestbrook Middle School in the Horry County School District. Careers remain in focus as we discuss the upcoming CSRA College Night with a representative from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions at the Savannah River Site. For approximately twenty years middle and high school students have been awarded scholarship just for attending the event and students and parents have gained significant information regarding post high school choices. Plus, news about Titanic: The Artifacts Exhibit, which closes on Labor Day. It's all on this week's Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/career_awareness_and_csra_college_night/ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:01:34 +00:00 00:29:50 2012 South Carolina Teacher of the Year Patti Tate is winding down her “reign” as the state’s top teacher, and listeners will enjoy hearing about some of the highlights of her year representing S.C. and the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA).  Mrs. Tate reveals her future plans during our conversation and shares her ideas on mentoring and other key programs and issues. It’s an August ritual on Speaking of Schools, having the outgoing Teacher of the Year reflect on this once-in-a-lifetime honor! And on the same program – more ideas from the State Credit Union promoting financial literacy in an upcoming webinar. 2012 South Carolina Teacher of the Year Patti Tate is winding down her “reign” as the state’s top teacher, and listeners will enjoy hearing about some of the highlights of her year representing S.C. and the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA).  Mrs. Tate reveals her future plans during our conversation and shares her ideas on mentoring and other key programs and issues. It’s an August ritual on Speaking of Schools, having the outgoing Teacher of the Year reflect on this once-in-a-lifetime honor! And on the same program – more ideas from the State Credit Union promoting financial literacy in an upcoming webinar. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/patti_tates_year_as_teacher_of_the_year_and_a_financial_literacy_webin/ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:00:59 +00:00 00:25:45 This week on the podcast, our State Superintendent joins us to discuss several topics, the first of which is the waiver granted by the U.S. Department of Education to South Carolina’s request for exemption from certain provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind). Dr. MIck Zais also discusses his proposal for a new and separate school district to which schools that consistently fail to meet standards will be assigned. Much more from Dr. Zais coming up on this week’s Speaking of Schools! This week on the podcast, our State Superintendent joins us to discuss several topics, the first of which is the waiver granted by the U.S. Department of Education to South Carolina’s request for exemption from certain provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind). Dr. MIck Zais also discusses his proposal for a new and separate school district to which schools that consistently fail to meet standards will be assigned. Much more from Dr. Zais coming up on this week’s Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/state_superintendent_mick_zais_addresses_key_education_topics/ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:01:45 +00:00 00:21:53 The Education and Economic Development Act of 2005 (EEDA) created vocational clusters that students may select from early in their school careers. Schools across the state have effectively implemented the act, one of them being Forestbrook Middle School in Horry County. This week on Speaking of Schools, we’ll hear about some of the opportunities students have to examine career choices. The program about Forestbrook, produced by SCETV for The Department of Education’s Office of eMedia, features students, school staff and area professionals commenting on how the course offerings have opened doors for students.  You’ll also hear about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses at the middle school and that will take us into a conversation about the SC STEM Summit to be held this week in Lexington. A great lineup on this week’s podcast! The Education and Economic Development Act of 2005 (EEDA) created vocational clusters that students may select from early in their school careers. Schools across the state have effectively implemented the act, one of them being Forestbrook Middle School in Horry County. This week on Speaking of Schools, we’ll hear about some of the opportunities students have to examine career choices. The program about Forestbrook, produced by SCETV for The Department of Education’s Office of eMedia, features students, school staff and area professionals commenting on how the course offerings have opened doors for students.  You’ll also hear about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses at the middle school and that will take us into a conversation about the SC STEM Summit to be held this week in Lexington. A great lineup on this week’s podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/career_education_a_reality_in_horry_county_middle_school/ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 04:01:57 +00:00 00:28:59 We missed out on the opportunity to tell you about two information sessions presented by The Public Charter School Alliance last week, but parents looking for public school options for their children can attend information sessions this week in North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville. Find out dates and locations on this week's podcast. Charter schools are public schools that are allowed the freedom to be more innovative while being held accountable for improving student achievement. This coming school year, there will be nearly 20,000 public school students across the state in 55 public charter schools. Along with this discussion, we'll feature information from the U.S.C. Arnold School of Public Health. A study entitled "Rural Children's Afterschool Environment and Health Behaviors" has been published in the American Journal of Health Studies, and the lead investigator from U.S.C.'s Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior comments on the findings of the study. An informative podcast on Speaking of Schools!   We missed out on the opportunity to tell you about two information sessions presented by The Public Charter School Alliance last week, but parents looking for public school options for their children can attend information sessions this week in North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville. Find out dates and locations on this week's podcast. Charter schools are public schools that are allowed the freedom to be more innovative while being held accountable for improving student achievement. This coming school year, there will be nearly 20,000 public school students across the state in 55 public charter schools. Along with this discussion, we'll feature information from the U.S.C. Arnold School of Public Health. A study entitled "Rural Children's Afterschool Environment and Health Behaviors" has been published in the American Journal of Health Studies, and the lead investigator from U.S.C.'s Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior comments on the findings of the study. An informative podcast on Speaking of Schools!   http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/charter_school_info_and_afterschool_environments_and_health_behaviors/ Mon, 30 Jul 2012 04:01:55 +00:00 00:27:16 S.C. History comes to life on SCETV and in Myrtle Beach at the Convention Center! The South Carolina Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor those contemporary and past citizens who have made outstanding contributions to South Carolina's heritage and progress. You can view all of the inductees, at the S.C. Hall of Fame website. Now, adding to the legacy of these famous “sandlappers,” SCETV proudly announces a series of mini-documentaries profiling the inductees, and to date, ten of the men and women featured in the hall are available for students, teachers and the general public who are interested in our vast history at the SCETV website, www.scetv.org. When you get to the ETV home page there’s a link to the S.C. Hall of fame under the "S.C. Programs" at the top of the page. One of the latest inductees, William “Singing Billy” Walker, who became famous in the mid-1800s for changing the way people learned to sing traditional hymns is featured on this week's podcast. Walker became famous for putting music to the beloved poem “Amazing Grace,” creating the world-renowned hymn, and publishing it for the first time in his best-selling music book, Southern Harmony, still in print today. We'll bring you the audio from SCETV’s mini-documentary recapping some of the accomplishments of "Singing Billy" Walker on this edition of Speaking of Schools. Visit SCETV's S.C. Hall of Fame website here. Also, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition has attracted thousands to the S.C. State Museum since its preview in April, but time is running out to see this fantastic exhibit. It'll be gone after Labor Day. Learn about the exhibit and more on this week's podcast!     S.C. History comes to life on SCETV and in Myrtle Beach at the Convention Center! The South Carolina Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor those contemporary and past citizens who have made outstanding contributions to South Carolina's heritage and progress. You can view all of the inductees, at the S.C. Hall of Fame website. Now, adding to the legacy of these famous “sandlappers,” SCETV proudly announces a series of mini-documentaries profiling the inductees, and to date, ten of the men and women featured in the hall are available for students, teachers and the general public who are interested in our vast history at the SCETV website, www.scetv.org. When you get to the ETV home page there’s a link to the S.C. Hall of fame under the "S.C. Programs" at the top of the page. One of the latest inductees, William “Singing Billy” Walker, who became famous in the mid-1800s for changing the way people learned to sing traditional hymns is featured on this week's podcast. Walker became famous for putting music to the beloved poem “Amazing Grace,” creating the world-renowned hymn, and publishing it for the first time in his best-selling music book, Southern Harmony, still in print today. We'll bring you the audio from SCETV’s mini-documentary recapping some of the accomplishments of "Singing Billy" Walker on this edition of Speaking of Schools. Visit SCETV's S.C. Hall of Fame website here. Also, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition has attracted thousands to the S.C. State Museum since its preview in April, but time is running out to see this fantastic exhibit. It'll be gone after Labor Day. Learn about the exhibit and more on this week's podcast!     http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/living_history_on_scetv_and_a_titanic_opportunity/ Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:01:52 +00:00 00:22:44 Single Gender classes, a popular school choice option, is a discussion topic for this week's podcast. Katie Golfus from the Office of School Transformation is our guest and brings us up-to-date with the impact of the classes plus more important information for all education stakeholders. Another feature will be a preview of the August STEM Summit Conference featuring keynote speeches and small group workshops after lunch. Finally, an update on the book Learning is for Everyone, the story of Donald Bailey's son who, along with others, paved the way for students with intellectual disabilities to have a higher education experience. Always interesting conversations on Speaking of Schools podcasts. Single Gender classes, a popular school choice option, is a discussion topic for this week's podcast. Katie Golfus from the Office of School Transformation is our guest and brings us up-to-date with the impact of the classes plus more important information for all education stakeholders. Another feature will be a preview of the August STEM Summit Conference featuring keynote speeches and small group workshops after lunch. Finally, an update on the book Learning is for Everyone, the story of Donald Bailey's son who, along with others, paved the way for students with intellectual disabilities to have a higher education experience. Always interesting conversations on Speaking of Schools podcasts. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/updating_single_gender_education_and_an_upcoming_stem_conference/ Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:01:10 +00:00 00:28:44 This week on the podcast, we feature some of the great music we didn't get around to featuring last week. We continue with more musical selections from All State Chorus concerts held in March on the Winthrop campus, and the concerts of the three All State Bands held that same month at Furman University. This week on the podcast, we feature some of the great music we didn't get around to featuring last week. We continue with more musical selections from All State Chorus concerts held in March on the Winthrop campus, and the concerts of the three All State Bands held that same month at Furman University. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/more_selections_from_the_2012_all_state_bands_and_choruses/ Mon, 9 Jul 2012 04:01:33 +00:00 00:31:13 It's another holiday week and what better way to celebrate than with concert selections from South Carolina's All State ensembles! Each March, hundreds of our state's fine young musicians gather on the Winthrop and Furman campuses and treat those in attendence at the respective All State choral and band concerts to a variety of musical selections. Now, everyone can enjoy some of the music from these concerts as Speaking of Schools continues its long-standing tradition of revisiting the All State performances that students and their teachers have worked so hard to perfect. You'll be thrilled with the quality performances featured on this week's podcast! It's another holiday week and what better way to celebrate than with concert selections from South Carolina's All State ensembles! Each March, hundreds of our state's fine young musicians gather on the Winthrop and Furman campuses and treat those in attendence at the respective All State choral and band concerts to a variety of musical selections. Now, everyone can enjoy some of the music from these concerts as Speaking of Schools continues its long-standing tradition of revisiting the All State performances that students and their teachers have worked so hard to perfect. You'll be thrilled with the quality performances featured on this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/selections_from_the_2012_all_state_bands_and_choruses/ Mon, 2 Jul 2012 04:01:15 +00:00 00:30:52 Advanced Placement classes give students an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while still in high school. They enhance students' confidence and academic interest, as well as their school's reputation and college faculty report, that Advanced Placement students are far better prepared for serious academic work. Our Speaking of Schools guest this week coordinates AP courses in South Carolina schools, and  he shares a wealth of information about the courses on this week's podcast. Join host Doug Keel and Rick Blanchard with the State Department of Education for information about AP in S.C.! Advanced Placement classes give students an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while still in high school. They enhance students' confidence and academic interest, as well as their school's reputation and college faculty report, that Advanced Placement students are far better prepared for serious academic work. Our Speaking of Schools guest this week coordinates AP courses in South Carolina schools, and  he shares a wealth of information about the courses on this week's podcast. Join host Doug Keel and Rick Blanchard with the State Department of Education for information about AP in S.C.! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/advanced_placement_courses_save_tuition_dollars_and_prepare_students_f/ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:01:15 +00:00 00:25:37 Just over 100 years ago, Maria Montessori began her work in Rome, Italy with mentally disabled children from the slums of the city. Today, children of all ability levels benefit from the hands-on learning approach, in which students learn at their own pace using specially designed, self-correcting materials. In Montessori schools, older children teach and model for younger ones in the school's multi-age classrooms. Learn why Montessori schools provide a popular school choice option on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast. Just over 100 years ago, Maria Montessori began her work in Rome, Italy with mentally disabled children from the slums of the city. Today, children of all ability levels benefit from the hands-on learning approach, in which students learn at their own pace using specially designed, self-correcting materials. In Montessori schools, older children teach and model for younger ones in the school's multi-age classrooms. Learn why Montessori schools provide a popular school choice option on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/montessori_schools_-_a_popular_school_choice_option/ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:01:21 +00:00 00:21:56 Another spectacular exhibit is on display at the South Carolina State Museum. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition features numerous artifacts recovered from the RMS Titanic, as the South Carolina State Museum pays tribute to the tragedy, which continues to resonate 100 years after the disaster. Legendary artifacts conserved from the ship’s debris field are showcased, offering visitors a poignant look at this iconic ship and its passengers. The podcast will also feature a preview of an upcoming webcast from the State Credit Union dealing with money management and debt resolution. Plus, the nomination procedure for selecting the state's Spanish Teacher of the Year will be discussed. The three conversations make up another interesting Speaking of Schools podcast. Another spectacular exhibit is on display at the South Carolina State Museum. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition features numerous artifacts recovered from the RMS Titanic, as the South Carolina State Museum pays tribute to the tragedy, which continues to resonate 100 years after the disaster. Legendary artifacts conserved from the ship’s debris field are showcased, offering visitors a poignant look at this iconic ship and its passengers. The podcast will also feature a preview of an upcoming webcast from the State Credit Union dealing with money management and debt resolution. Plus, the nomination procedure for selecting the state's Spanish Teacher of the Year will be discussed. The three conversations make up another interesting Speaking of Schools podcast. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/titanic_artifacts_teacher_of_the_year_nominations_and_financial_litera/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:01:37 +00:00 00:22:22 Since 1934, the National Beta Club, headquartered here in the Palmetto State in Spartanburg, has served youth here in this country and internationally with emphasis on scholarship and leadership. During this podcast, we'll visit with the South Carolina Field Representative and the Club's Executive Director to learn more about Beta and the many leadership activities members from middle and high school will be taking advantage of this summer. Also, non-member schools are provided with numerous reasons why Beta would be a great addition to their school and community. Join us for an in-depth look at the National Beta Club on this week's Speaking of Schools. Since 1934, the National Beta Club, headquartered here in the Palmetto State in Spartanburg, has served youth here in this country and internationally with emphasis on scholarship and leadership. During this podcast, we'll visit with the South Carolina Field Representative and the Club's Executive Director to learn more about Beta and the many leadership activities members from middle and high school will be taking advantage of this summer. Also, non-member schools are provided with numerous reasons why Beta would be a great addition to their school and community. Join us for an in-depth look at the National Beta Club on this week's Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/leading_by_serving_others_the_national_beta_club/ Mon, 4 Jun 2012 04:01:53 +00:00 00:32:42 This week on the podcast, we'll feature two students and their award-winning presentations, along with information about the programs in which they won their awards. First-place winners in the "Poetry Out Loud" and "Letters About Literature" competitions, sponsored respectively in the state by the Arts Commission and the State Library, are national contests, which attract students in our schools each year. You'll also hear from the "Poetry Out Loud" winner's teacher and a State Library official, who will supply more information about both programs and the opportunities they present for students. These winning students are excited about their awards, and you'll enjoy their presentations on this week's Speaking of Schools. This week on the podcast, we'll feature two students and their award-winning presentations, along with information about the programs in which they won their awards. First-place winners in the "Poetry Out Loud" and "Letters About Literature" competitions, sponsored respectively in the state by the Arts Commission and the State Library, are national contests, which attract students in our schools each year. You'll also hear from the "Poetry Out Loud" winner's teacher and a State Library official, who will supply more information about both programs and the opportunities they present for students. These winning students are excited about their awards, and you'll enjoy their presentations on this week's Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/spotlighting_students_poetry_out_loud_and_letters_about_literature_win/ Mon, 28 May 2012 11:01:29 +00:00 00:30:24 "Alive at 25" is a course available to young people ages 15 - 24 and is designed to promote effective decision-making behind the wheel. Since the program was introduced in South Carolina in 2007, accidental crashes with people in this age group have been reduced by 41% and the sponsor of the course, South Carolina National Safety Council, wants to add to the nearly 100 high schools in the state that have offered the course. Learn about "Alive at 25" on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast.  "Alive at 25" is a course available to young people ages 15 - 24 and is designed to promote effective decision-making behind the wheel. Since the program was introduced in South Carolina in 2007, accidental crashes with people in this age group have been reduced by 41% and the sponsor of the course, South Carolina National Safety Council, wants to add to the nearly 100 high schools in the state that have offered the course. Learn about "Alive at 25" on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/alive_at_25_safe_driving_decisions_from_south_carolina_national_safety/ Mon, 21 May 2012 04:01:51 +00:00 00:27:55 Enjoy some of the highlights from the 2013 Teacher of the Year Celebration on this week's podcast. Featured are the comments by State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais, the keynote address by futurist David Houle, reflections from the 2012 top teacher Patti Tate and Dr. Zais's announcement of Amy McAllister of Johnsonville High School as the 2013 Teacher of the Year and her remarks. Also, Hannah Peeples, winner of the This School's Got Talent statewide competition, who entertained those in attendance, will entertain listeners to the podcast with her singing. Enjoy some of the highlights from the 2013 Teacher of the Year Celebration on this week's podcast. Featured are the comments by State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais, the keynote address by futurist David Houle, reflections from the 2012 top teacher Patti Tate and Dr. Zais's announcement of Amy McAllister of Johnsonville High School as the 2013 Teacher of the Year and her remarks. Also, Hannah Peeples, winner of the This School's Got Talent statewide competition, who entertained those in attendance, will entertain listeners to the podcast with her singing. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/highlights_from_the_2012_teacher_of_the_year_celebration/ Mon, 14 May 2012 04:01:35 +00:00 00:24:39 Featured this week will be a summer course for teachers in grades 3 - 8 in Environmental Education, Teaching Sustainable Forestry in Environmental Education. The course, sponsored by the S.C. Forestry Commission is free if recertification credit isn't needed but is available at a small charge. The course is offered in two parts, both during the month of June. Also, students in some Calhoun County schools have the luxury of internet access during their bus rides to and from school. The idea of wi-fi on buses available on the students' school-issued computers is explained in this segment taken from an In Our Schools SCETV/SDE production earlier this year. Another interesting Speaking of Schools podcast.  Featured this week will be a summer course for teachers in grades 3 - 8 in Environmental Education, Teaching Sustainable Forestry in Environmental Education. The course, sponsored by the S.C. Forestry Commission is free if recertification credit isn't needed but is available at a small charge. The course is offered in two parts, both during the month of June. Also, students in some Calhoun County schools have the luxury of internet access during their bus rides to and from school. The idea of wi-fi on buses available on the students' school-issued computers is explained in this segment taken from an In Our Schools SCETV/SDE production earlier this year. Another interesting Speaking of Schools podcast.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/an_environmental_education_opportunity_and_extending_the_school_day_fo/ Mon, 7 May 2012 04:01:38 +00:00 00:23:46 Seven highly acclaimed teachers--four former South Carolina Teachers of the Year and an Honor Roll Teacher, plus two National Milken Educators, engage in a panel discussion on the importance of mentoring new teachers and involvement in the school community. Malinda Taylor, a 2001 National Milken Educator, leads the discussion and panel members Bryan Coburn, Libby Ortman, Jason Fulmer, Jenna Hallman, Genia Webb and Cookie Winburn share their thoughts on these important topics. Be sure to join us for this week's podcast! Seven highly acclaimed teachers--four former South Carolina Teachers of the Year and an Honor Roll Teacher, plus two National Milken Educators, engage in a panel discussion on the importance of mentoring new teachers and involvement in the school community. Malinda Taylor, a 2001 National Milken Educator, leads the discussion and panel members Bryan Coburn, Libby Ortman, Jason Fulmer, Jenna Hallman, Genia Webb and Cookie Winburn share their thoughts on these important topics. Be sure to join us for this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/teachers_of_excellence_mentoring_and_community_involvement/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:01:20 +00:00 00:29:28 This week, we'll hear from the 2012 State Teacher of the Year, as preparations are being finalized for the announcement of the 2013 Top Teacher next week. Earlier this year, Patti Tate related a wealth of personal and professional experiences to viewers of In Our Schools. On this podcast she'll be sharing some of them with our listeners. Patti's comments will be followed by our conversation with Bette Jamison of the Department of Education's eMedia Office. Two programs coming up this week include Riverbanks Roundup, a regular fourth Friday feature, and a special hour-long In Our Schools on Sunday, featuring all five of the Teacher of the Year candidates for 2013. Hear their stories and see them in action of this edition of In Our Schools! You'll enjoy your time spent on  this week's Speaking of Schools podcast. This week, we'll hear from the 2012 State Teacher of the Year, as preparations are being finalized for the announcement of the 2013 Top Teacher next week. Earlier this year, Patti Tate related a wealth of personal and professional experiences to viewers of In Our Schools. On this podcast she'll be sharing some of them with our listeners. Patti's comments will be followed by our conversation with Bette Jamison of the Department of Education's eMedia Office. Two programs coming up this week include Riverbanks Roundup, a regular fourth Friday feature, and a special hour-long In Our Schools on Sunday, featuring all five of the Teacher of the Year candidates for 2013. Hear their stories and see them in action of this edition of In Our Schools! You'll enjoy your time spent on  this week's Speaking of Schools podcast. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/patti_tate_2012_teacher_of_the_year_and_previewing_scetv_emedia_progra/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:01:20 +00:00 00:24:24 Hannah Peeples, a 16-year-old sophomore at Wade Hampton High School and the Fine Arts Center of Greenville has won the statewide BB&T "This School's Got Talent" competition. She won the most votes online among 11 finalists in the contest organized by South Carolina Future Minds, the non-profit that organizes private support for public schools. Our conversation with Hannah and a performance of her contest-winning submission "I Hope You Dance" will be featured on this week's podcast. We'll also be chatting with Belinda Walters, Director of the summer Language Academy at Wofford, a residential language immersion program for rising 8th-grade through 12th-grade students. The Academy will offer two- or four-week language immersion programs in French, German and Spanish, and a four-week program in Chinese. Join us for another informative Speaking of Schools podcast! Hannah Peeples, a 16-year-old sophomore at Wade Hampton High School and the Fine Arts Center of Greenville has won the statewide BB&T "This School's Got Talent" competition. She won the most votes online among 11 finalists in the contest organized by South Carolina Future Minds, the non-profit that organizes private support for public schools. Our conversation with Hannah and a performance of her contest-winning submission "I Hope You Dance" will be featured on this week's podcast. We'll also be chatting with Belinda Walters, Director of the summer Language Academy at Wofford, a residential language immersion program for rising 8th-grade through 12th-grade students. The Academy will offer two- or four-week language immersion programs in French, German and Spanish, and a four-week program in Chinese. Join us for another informative Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/this_schools_got_talent_winner_and_the_wofford_language_academy/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:01:25 +00:00 00:26:31 Clemson University established Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) in 2000 to place more male teachers from diverse cultures and backgrounds in elementary school classrooms. The program provides tuition assistance for its students in teacher education at participating colleges, an academic support system to help assure the graduates' success and a system for social and cultural support. There are 143 Misters currently enrolled at Clemson or in the partner colleges: Anderson University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Coastal Carolina University, the College of Charleston, Morris College, Newberry College, South Carolina State University, Southern Wesleyan University, the University of South Carolina Beaufort, Greenville Technical College, Midlands Technical College, Tri-County Technical College and Trident Technical College. This week's Speaking of Schools looks back over the past 12 years that Call Me MISTER has served SC School Districts and into the future as the program has recently become a beneficiary of part of a $210,000 grant from Wells Fargo to fund 50 first-year scholarships for the MISTER program. Clemson University established Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) in 2000 to place more male teachers from diverse cultures and backgrounds in elementary school classrooms. The program provides tuition assistance for its students in teacher education at participating colleges, an academic support system to help assure the graduates' success and a system for social and cultural support. There are 143 Misters currently enrolled at Clemson or in the partner colleges: Anderson University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Coastal Carolina University, the College of Charleston, Morris College, Newberry College, South Carolina State University, Southern Wesleyan University, the University of South Carolina Beaufort, Greenville Technical College, Midlands Technical College, Tri-County Technical College and Trident Technical College. This week's Speaking of Schools looks back over the past 12 years that Call Me MISTER has served SC School Districts and into the future as the program has recently become a beneficiary of part of a $210,000 grant from Wells Fargo to fund 50 first-year scholarships for the MISTER program. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/call_me_mister/ Mon, 9 Apr 2012 04:01:32 +00:00 00:29:38 This week on the podast we'll be telling you about four opportunities during April for participation in a Financial Literacy webinar from the State Credit Union. This webinar is in observation of National Financial Literacy Month and is entitled: Teaching Children about Money: Raise a Financially Savvy Child. Participants will learn how to communicate with children about money, basic teaching concepts about money, age-specific teaching opportunities and how to set a good financial example. Another highlight of this week's podcast will be a description of Don Bailey's new book, LIFE, Learning Is For Everyone. Bailey is Executive Director of the College Transition Connection, an organization that works with select colleges and universities in the state to design, create and fund transition and post-secondary opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. His personal account of his son's story  is riveting and all proceeds from his book will go to funding scholarships. We'll also recap the SC-SIC meeting of March 25th and learn about this year's Riley Award winner and runners up. A full, informative podcast this week on Speaking of Schools. This week on the podast we'll be telling you about four opportunities during April for participation in a Financial Literacy webinar from the State Credit Union. This webinar is in observation of National Financial Literacy Month and is entitled: Teaching Children about Money: Raise a Financially Savvy Child. Participants will learn how to communicate with children about money, basic teaching concepts about money, age-specific teaching opportunities and how to set a good financial example. Another highlight of this week's podcast will be a description of Don Bailey's new book, LIFE, Learning Is For Everyone. Bailey is Executive Director of the College Transition Connection, an organization that works with select colleges and universities in the state to design, create and fund transition and post-secondary opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. His personal account of his son's story  is riveting and all proceeds from his book will go to funding scholarships. We'll also recap the SC-SIC meeting of March 25th and learn about this year's Riley Award winner and runners up. A full, informative podcast this week on Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/financial_literacy_l.i.f.e._learning_is_for_everyone_and_sc-sic_recap/ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 04:01:06 +00:00 00:28:37 The Body Worlds Vital exhibit at the S.C. State Museum has attracted thousands of visitors since its unveiling in November. The remaining time for school groups and others to see this largest exhibit ever displayed at the Museum is just a few more weeks, and you'll learn about this most informative display about the human body on our podcast. Another exhibit, this one at the U.S. Capitol, commemerates the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with many documents that have never been put on display. There's also a student guide that's discussed in this interview with Internet download information. Finally, Wofford College has recieved a $200,000, three-year grant for its students to craft curriculum projects that will include lesson plans and ready-to-use curriculum materials reflecting current research in various academic disciplines. We'll discuss this project with one of the grant's writers. Another great lineup on this week's Speaking of Schools! The Body Worlds Vital exhibit at the S.C. State Museum has attracted thousands of visitors since its unveiling in November. The remaining time for school groups and others to see this largest exhibit ever displayed at the Museum is just a few more weeks, and you'll learn about this most informative display about the human body on our podcast. Another exhibit, this one at the U.S. Capitol, commemerates the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with many documents that have never been put on display. There's also a student guide that's discussed in this interview with Internet download information. Finally, Wofford College has recieved a $200,000, three-year grant for its students to craft curriculum projects that will include lesson plans and ready-to-use curriculum materials reflecting current research in various academic disciplines. We'll discuss this project with one of the grant's writers. Another great lineup on this week's Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/body_worlds_vital_exhibit_visiting_the_u.s._capitol_and_woffords_high_/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:01:41 +00:00 00:25:35 We have three interesting conversations for you on this week's podcast beginning with news about the upcoming annual meeting of South Carolina School Improvement Council (SC-SIC) and the presentation of the Riley Award to the state's outstanding Council. This week's In Our Schools features a conversation with the 2012 State Teacher of the Year and a look at how one district is using wi-fi to extend the school day for students riding buses. Also on this segment, next week's Riverbanks Roundup is previewed. We also feature a conversation directed at inquiring, creative minds interested in the science fiction writing genre. Wofford College will be the site of the Shared Worlds Writing Camp this summer, welcoming rising high school students to expand their horizions as they improve writing skills. All this on our Speaking of Schools podcast! We have three interesting conversations for you on this week's podcast beginning with news about the upcoming annual meeting of South Carolina School Improvement Council (SC-SIC) and the presentation of the Riley Award to the state's outstanding Council. This week's In Our Schools features a conversation with the 2012 State Teacher of the Year and a look at how one district is using wi-fi to extend the school day for students riding buses. Also on this segment, next week's Riverbanks Roundup is previewed. We also feature a conversation directed at inquiring, creative minds interested in the science fiction writing genre. Wofford College will be the site of the Shared Worlds Writing Camp this summer, welcoming rising high school students to expand their horizions as they improve writing skills. All this on our Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/creative_writing_for_rising_high_schoolers_coming_up_on_etv_and_sc-sic/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:01:46 +00:00 00:09:52 This week's podcast features information about International Baccalaureate (IB) programs around the state and the world. IB offers high-quality programs for a worldwide community of schools and is governed by the International Baccalaureate Organization. There are three programs for students aged 3-19; The Primary Years Program (PYP) ages 3-12 (889 IB Schools), which began in 1997; Middle Years Program, (MYP) ages 11-16 (935 IB Schools), which began in 1994; and the Diploma Programme (DP) ages 16-19 (2313 IB Schools), which began in 1968. In South Carolina, there are about 52 IB Schools: 14 PYP, 20 MYP, and 27 DP. The IB program benefits students of all ages by helping them to become more aware of their own culture and other cultures and emphasizes a more globally based curriculum, helping students to become better citizens. Guests from the South Carolina Department of Education join us for our discussion on IB schools on this edition of Speaking of Schools.   This week's podcast features information about International Baccalaureate (IB) programs around the state and the world. IB offers high-quality programs for a worldwide community of schools and is governed by the International Baccalaureate Organization. There are three programs for students aged 3-19; The Primary Years Program (PYP) ages 3-12 (889 IB Schools), which began in 1997; Middle Years Program, (MYP) ages 11-16 (935 IB Schools), which began in 1994; and the Diploma Programme (DP) ages 16-19 (2313 IB Schools), which began in 1968. In South Carolina, there are about 52 IB Schools: 14 PYP, 20 MYP, and 27 DP. The IB program benefits students of all ages by helping them to become more aware of their own culture and other cultures and emphasizes a more globally based curriculum, helping students to become better citizens. Guests from the South Carolina Department of Education join us for our discussion on IB schools on this edition of Speaking of Schools.   http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/international_baccalaureate_programs/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:01:26 +00:00 00:27:12 Since the mid-1980s, the South Carolina Bar Law Related Education Division has provided teachers, school resource officers, juvenile justice personnel, and lawyers with resources, materials and technical assistance to teach law and citizenship education. One of the resources that has become increasingly popular is the Mock Trial Competition, which was narrowed down to 12 schools from 42 that competed in regional competitions in February. The Federal Courthouse in Columbia will be the scene for this week's finals and information on the Mock Trial Program, as well as admittance information to the competition, will be featured on this week's podcast. Join members of the S.C. Bar Association as they describe the process and purposes of this competition for public, private and home schools on Speaking of Schools! Since the mid-1980s, the South Carolina Bar Law Related Education Division has provided teachers, school resource officers, juvenile justice personnel, and lawyers with resources, materials and technical assistance to teach law and citizenship education. One of the resources that has become increasingly popular is the Mock Trial Competition, which was narrowed down to 12 schools from 42 that competed in regional competitions in February. The Federal Courthouse in Columbia will be the scene for this week's finals and information on the Mock Trial Program, as well as admittance information to the competition, will be featured on this week's podcast. Join members of the S.C. Bar Association as they describe the process and purposes of this competition for public, private and home schools on Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/south_carolina_mock_trials_finalist_competition_coming_this_weekend/ Mon, 5 Mar 2012 04:01:06 +00:00 00:24:28 W8 2 TXT, a cooperative public service and education campaign aimed at high school students, is featured on this podcast. It is being sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and Subway Restaurants in South Carolina, and features a competition among high school students across the state. Five schools having the highest percentage of their students signing a W8 2 TXT pledge in an on-line campaign will be treated to sub sandwiches for their entire student body by Subway. In addition, the Department of Public Safety will send troopers to schools to address safe driving issues to students and, as long as supplies last, wrist bands printed with the W8 2 TXT message are being given to students at Subway restaurants. Winning schools will be announced in April, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Students can register at www.w82txtpledge.com and everyone can learn about this worthwhile campaign on this Speaking of Schools podcast! W8 2 TXT, a cooperative public service and education campaign aimed at high school students, is featured on this podcast. It is being sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and Subway Restaurants in South Carolina, and features a competition among high school students across the state. Five schools having the highest percentage of their students signing a W8 2 TXT pledge in an on-line campaign will be treated to sub sandwiches for their entire student body by Subway. In addition, the Department of Public Safety will send troopers to schools to address safe driving issues to students and, as long as supplies last, wrist bands printed with the W8 2 TXT message are being given to students at Subway restaurants. Winning schools will be announced in April, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Students can register at www.w82txtpledge.com and everyone can learn about this worthwhile campaign on this Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/w8_2_txt/ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:01:10 +00:00 00:22:19 On this week's podcast we're joined by Dr. Bruce Halverson, the President of the Governors School for the Arts and Humanities, who vividly describes the many opportunities that artistically gifted South Carolina students have in the areas of music, art, drama, creative writing and dance at the Greenville school. Of course, there's the residential high school for 11th and 12th graders, (the graduating class in 2011 recei3ved more than $20 million in scholarship offers) and summer programs of varying lengths are available to middle and high-schoolers. The school is a public high school; qualifying students pay no tuition, and scholarship assistance is available through the School's Education Foundation. Another informative Speaking of Schools podcast! On this week's podcast we're joined by Dr. Bruce Halverson, the President of the Governors School for the Arts and Humanities, who vividly describes the many opportunities that artistically gifted South Carolina students have in the areas of music, art, drama, creative writing and dance at the Greenville school. Of course, there's the residential high school for 11th and 12th graders, (the graduating class in 2011 recei3ved more than $20 million in scholarship offers) and summer programs of varying lengths are available to middle and high-schoolers. The school is a public high school; qualifying students pay no tuition, and scholarship assistance is available through the School's Education Foundation. Another informative Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_south_carolina_governors_school_for_the_arts_and_humanities/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:01:49 +00:00 00:25:37 This week's podcast features Dr. Tracy Seiler, a teacher in the State's Virtual School Program who is one of three finalists for a national Virtual Teaching Award. Dr. Seiler reflects on similarities and differences in "bricks and mortar" teaching and that of the virtual classroom. You'll also learn about the South Carolina Academy of Science on-line competitions, one for elementary students in grades 4 - 6 and another for 7th and 8th graders. Too, we'll continue our celebration with school districts that attained a school report card rating of "Excellent" for the 2010-2011 school year, this week conversing with Dr. Ron Garner, Superintendent of Spartanburg School District #1. Join us for another informative podcast! This week's podcast features Dr. Tracy Seiler, a teacher in the State's Virtual School Program who is one of three finalists for a national Virtual Teaching Award. Dr. Seiler reflects on similarities and differences in "bricks and mortar" teaching and that of the virtual classroom. You'll also learn about the South Carolina Academy of Science on-line competitions, one for elementary students in grades 4 - 6 and another for 7th and 8th graders. Too, we'll continue our celebration with school districts that attained a school report card rating of "Excellent" for the 2010-2011 school year, this week conversing with Dr. Ron Garner, Superintendent of Spartanburg School District #1. Join us for another informative podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/a_virtual_school_teaching_award_science_contests_in_grades_4-6_and_an_/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:01:29 +00:00 00:31:52 This week's podcast opens with an interesting conversation featuring the Director of the Language Academy at Wofford, a program for pre-college students focusing on immersion and cross-cultural education scheduled for the summer of 2012. There are two- and four-week programs for rising 8th through 12th graders in French, German and Spanish, and a four week program in Chinese to be held in June and July. We'll be celebrating the Blue Ribbon School nomination of the Marrington Middle School of the Arts in The Berkeley County School District and learn about how this school's achievements played a role in their receiving this national distinction. And we don't want teachers in grades 3 - 8 who might be interested in this summer's Science P.L.U.S Institute to miss out on getting their application in for this popular institute, so we'll review its program and the application process. We think you'll find this week's Speaking of Schools to be most informative! This week's podcast opens with an interesting conversation featuring the Director of the Language Academy at Wofford, a program for pre-college students focusing on immersion and cross-cultural education scheduled for the summer of 2012. There are two- and four-week programs for rising 8th through 12th graders in French, German and Spanish, and a four week program in Chinese to be held in June and July. We'll be celebrating the Blue Ribbon School nomination of the Marrington Middle School of the Arts in The Berkeley County School District and learn about how this school's achievements played a role in their receiving this national distinction. And we don't want teachers in grades 3 - 8 who might be interested in this summer's Science P.L.U.S Institute to miss out on getting their application in for this popular institute, so we'll review its program and the application process. We think you'll find this week's Speaking of Schools to be most informative! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/wofford_language_academy_a_blue_ribbon_school_nominee_and_science_pl.u/ Mon, 6 Feb 2012 04:01:15 +00:00 00:27:52 March 1 marks the end of the enrollment period for the Class of 2014 at The Governors School for Science and Mathematics (SCGSSM) and in this edition of Speaking of Schools, President Murray Brockman discusses the application process and many of the other exciting events that have occurred and that will take place at the public high school residential campus in Hartsville. Graduating seniors each received an average of over $100,000 in scholarship opportunities to some of the nation's most prestigious higher education institution and President Brockman also reveals growth plans for the school that will enable SCGSSM to serve even more of the brightest and best South Carolina students. March 1 marks the end of the enrollment period for the Class of 2014 at The Governors School for Science and Mathematics (SCGSSM) and in this edition of Speaking of Schools, President Murray Brockman discusses the application process and many of the other exciting events that have occurred and that will take place at the public high school residential campus in Hartsville. Graduating seniors each received an average of over $100,000 in scholarship opportunities to some of the nation's most prestigious higher education institution and President Brockman also reveals growth plans for the school that will enable SCGSSM to serve even more of the brightest and best South Carolina students. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/where_smart_gets_smarter_-_scs_governors_school_for_science_and_mathem/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:01:06 +00:00 00:35:32 Finding Money for College, an annual ETV and Department of Education telecast is on the horizon, and students and parents considering post-high school studies need to mark their calendars. We'll preview the two-hour show coming up on January 29 during this week's podcast. SCEconomics, operating out of the Moore School of Business at USC and formerly known as the  South Carolina Council for Economic Education will be sponsoring three workshops during February for K-8 teachers. The workshops, designed to enable teachers to integrate economics education into other subject areas will take place in various parts of the state. The President of SCEconomics and two classroom practicioners will be joining us for our discussion and we'll also feature news about a statewide contest for high school students sponsored by the Spartanburg County League of Women Voters. The three winners in the contest on Judicial Diversity win IPads for themselves and their schools. We'll close this week's podcast by visiting with Dr. Karen Woodward, Superintendent in Lexington School District #1 who relates some of the District strategies employed to achieve the School Report Card "Excellent" rating. Lots of information for parents, teachers and students on this week's Speaking of Schools! Finding Money for College, an annual ETV and Department of Education telecast is on the horizon, and students and parents considering post-high school studies need to mark their calendars. We'll preview the two-hour show coming up on January 29 during this week's podcast. SCEconomics, operating out of the Moore School of Business at USC and formerly known as the  South Carolina Council for Economic Education will be sponsoring three workshops during February for K-8 teachers. The workshops, designed to enable teachers to integrate economics education into other subject areas will take place in various parts of the state. The President of SCEconomics and two classroom practicioners will be joining us for our discussion and we'll also feature news about a statewide contest for high school students sponsored by the Spartanburg County League of Women Voters. The three winners in the contest on Judicial Diversity win IPads for themselves and their schools. We'll close this week's podcast by visiting with Dr. Karen Woodward, Superintendent in Lexington School District #1 who relates some of the District strategies employed to achieve the School Report Card "Excellent" rating. Lots of information for parents, teachers and students on this week's Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/finding_for_college_teaching_economics_in_grades_k_-_8_and_a_contest_f/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:01:24 +00:00 00:41:20 Three interesting conversations are featured on this week's podcast with news about scholarships for current high school and college students interested in or seeking programs preparing them for various aspects of international trade. Listeners will also learn about a $750,000 matching grant from the Boeing Corporation to the South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics and Science. The grant will be for the next three years to examine and improve communications skills in ten middle schools across the state. We'll also celebrate with the Darlington County Schools and visit with the Superintendent, Dr. Rainey Knight. The District is one of eleven we'll be featuring this winter and spring that achieved a School Report Card rating of "Excellent" for the past academic year. and the Darlington achievement is particularly noteworthy, due to a high incidence of Title I students in the District. Join us for this week's podcast! Three interesting conversations are featured on this week's podcast with news about scholarships for current high school and college students interested in or seeking programs preparing them for various aspects of international trade. Listeners will also learn about a $750,000 matching grant from the Boeing Corporation to the South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics and Science. The grant will be for the next three years to examine and improve communications skills in ten middle schools across the state. We'll also celebrate with the Darlington County Schools and visit with the Superintendent, Dr. Rainey Knight. The District is one of eleven we'll be featuring this winter and spring that achieved a School Report Card rating of "Excellent" for the past academic year. and the Darlington achievement is particularly noteworthy, due to a high incidence of Title I students in the District. Join us for this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/scholarships_communication_skills_in_stem_subjects_and_an_excellent_ce/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:01:06 +00:00 00:01:00 This week's guest on Speaking of Schools is Trip Dubard, the Executive Director of South Carolina Future Minds, a 501(c)3 formed several years ago to enable individuals and corporations to support public education. Over 40 corporations are directly involved in initiatives supported by S.C. Future Minds, and hundreds of individuals have contributed directly to schools and individual classrooms through them. Fundraising opportunities exist through the organization, and the upcoming "This School's Got Talent," the only statewide talent show for public school students, will select performers for this year's Teacher of the Year banquet to be held in April. S.C. Future Minds is a great organization that you can learn more about on Speaking of Schools! This week's guest on Speaking of Schools is Trip Dubard, the Executive Director of South Carolina Future Minds, a 501(c)3 formed several years ago to enable individuals and corporations to support public education. Over 40 corporations are directly involved in initiatives supported by S.C. Future Minds, and hundreds of individuals have contributed directly to schools and individual classrooms through them. Fundraising opportunities exist through the organization, and the upcoming "This School's Got Talent," the only statewide talent show for public school students, will select performers for this year's Teacher of the Year banquet to be held in April. S.C. Future Minds is a great organization that you can learn more about on Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/promoting_public_education_in_the_palmetto_state_through_south_carolin/ Mon, 9 Jan 2012 04:01:08 +00:00 00:24:59 In this second of two podcasts, South Carolina's All-State Orchestras share the spotlight with the Choruses. The spring concert presented by the various orchestras was given at Clemson's Brooks Center for the Performing Arts and Byrnes Auditorium on the Winthrop Campus again hosted the All-State Choral Festival. It has become a Holiday tradition to feature thes fine young musicians on Speaking of Schools. Please join us for this week's podcast! In this second of two podcasts, South Carolina's All-State Orchestras share the spotlight with the Choruses. The spring concert presented by the various orchestras was given at Clemson's Brooks Center for the Performing Arts and Byrnes Auditorium on the Winthrop Campus again hosted the All-State Choral Festival. It has become a Holiday tradition to feature thes fine young musicians on Speaking of Schools. Please join us for this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_holiday_celebration_continues_with_the_all-state_orchestras_and_ch/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:01:56 +00:00 00:29:49 Again this year, Speaking of Schools is pleased to feature the outstanding young musicians who make up the various All-State Bands, Choruses and Orchestras. In this first of two concerts the choruses and bands offer selections recorded at their respective spring concerts at Winthrop and Furman. It's our Holiday gift to listeners of the podcast. Join us as we feature these talented students from South Carolina's middle and high schools! Again this year, Speaking of Schools is pleased to feature the outstanding young musicians who make up the various All-State Bands, Choruses and Orchestras. In this first of two concerts the choruses and bands offer selections recorded at their respective spring concerts at Winthrop and Furman. It's our Holiday gift to listeners of the podcast. Join us as we feature these talented students from South Carolina's middle and high schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/celebrate_the_holiday_season_with_music_featuring_the_all-state_chorus/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:01:33 +00:00 00:30:48 The podcast this week is another in the series featuring former South Carolina Teachers of the Year and National Milken Educators discussing important topics facing all stakeholders involved in the education of  our children. Hear the interaction among Stephanie Seay, Genia Webb, Christi McCollum, Kelly Nalley, Jason Fulmer, Buffy Murphy and Jenna Hallman as they discuss the topics included in the title of this week's program plus the importance of related arts in the curriculum. The podcast this week is another in the series featuring former South Carolina Teachers of the Year and National Milken Educators discussing important topics facing all stakeholders involved in the education of  our children. Hear the interaction among Stephanie Seay, Genia Webb, Christi McCollum, Kelly Nalley, Jason Fulmer, Buffy Murphy and Jenna Hallman as they discuss the topics included in the title of this week's program plus the importance of related arts in the curriculum. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/award-winning_teachers_discuss_early_childhood_education_special_popul/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:01:14 +00:00 00:29:23 On this week's podcast we'll have three conversations of interest affecting students, parents and teachers! The deadline for the Early Award applicants for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is rapidly approaching and our conversation with the Scholarship's Program Director with the of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education informs listeners of the Scholarship's benefits and requirements to meet the upcoming December 15 deadline. Applications for the popular Science P.L.U.S. summer programs for teachers in grades 3 - 8 are being received and we'll get an update on this summer's programs at the Roper Mountain Science Center coming in June and July. Also, the podcast features information about the DEHEC All-Health Team, which encourages and promotes youth actions, research and advocacy of health practices and issues. The All-Health Team is a statewide awards program for youth, teachers and adult leaders to recognize and promote their efforts related to preventive health. On this week's podcast we'll have three conversations of interest affecting students, parents and teachers! The deadline for the Early Award applicants for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is rapidly approaching and our conversation with the Scholarship's Program Director with the of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education informs listeners of the Scholarship's benefits and requirements to meet the upcoming December 15 deadline. Applications for the popular Science P.L.U.S. summer programs for teachers in grades 3 - 8 are being received and we'll get an update on this summer's programs at the Roper Mountain Science Center coming in June and July. Also, the podcast features information about the DEHEC All-Health Team, which encourages and promotes youth actions, research and advocacy of health practices and issues. The All-Health Team is a statewide awards program for youth, teachers and adult leaders to recognize and promote their efforts related to preventive health. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/palmetto_fellows_science_p.l.u.s._and_the_dhec_all-health_team_awards/ Mon, 5 Dec 2011 04:01:08 +00:00 00:24:16 The University Center in Greenville, under the direction of President and CEO Dr. Fred Baus, has embraced advanced technologies in various forms, leading to the creation of SIMHUB, a technology center that features advanced gaming, virtual learning, and teaching simulations that can be adapted to diverse majors.  Learn more about SIMHUB and teaching developments in the virtual world as well as the faculty, staff and technologies that support universities as they bring higher education programs to the people of South Carolina at the University Center. The University Center in Greenville, under the direction of President and CEO Dr. Fred Baus, has embraced advanced technologies in various forms, leading to the creation of SIMHUB, a technology center that features advanced gaming, virtual learning, and teaching simulations that can be adapted to diverse majors.  Learn more about SIMHUB and teaching developments in the virtual world as well as the faculty, staff and technologies that support universities as they bring higher education programs to the people of South Carolina at the University Center. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/virtual_worlds_for_teaching_and_learning_through_the_shared_immersive_/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:01:07 +00:00 00:25:11 Lander University has a long history of student study and travel abroad in European countries and recently has recently signed agreements with Korean and Chinese Universities so that students can experience Asian cultures. The University President, Study Abroad Director, the Director of Asian Studies and a Language Professor join us on this week's podcast to explore why these partnerships were initiated, the advantages of the agreements, how Lander students will benefit from this opportunity and much more. Join us for this week's podcast! Lander University has a long history of student study and travel abroad in European countries and recently has recently signed agreements with Korean and Chinese Universities so that students can experience Asian cultures. The University President, Study Abroad Director, the Director of Asian Studies and a Language Professor join us on this week's podcast to explore why these partnerships were initiated, the advantages of the agreements, how Lander students will benefit from this opportunity and much more. Join us for this week's podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/lander_universitys_asian_and_international_studies_program/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:01:01 +00:00 00:31:27 What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? Whatever it is will be nutritional, perhaps locally grown and designed to reduce the numbers of overweight and obese students. Our conversation with the Director of School Food Services in the State Department of Education reveals how this is taking place and looks back on how the state has achieved national recognition for providing healthy breakfasts and lunches. On the same podcast, we'll look at the success of the South Carolina Virtual School Program by reflecting on its growth through the fall term and we'll also provide useful information as to how students might "re-up" for the winter term or how first-timers can get involved in this highly successful program. Join us for this week's Speaking of Schools! What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? Whatever it is will be nutritional, perhaps locally grown and designed to reduce the numbers of overweight and obese students. Our conversation with the Director of School Food Services in the State Department of Education reveals how this is taking place and looks back on how the state has achieved national recognition for providing healthy breakfasts and lunches. On the same podcast, we'll look at the success of the South Carolina Virtual School Program by reflecting on its growth through the fall term and we'll also provide useful information as to how students might "re-up" for the winter term or how first-timers can get involved in this highly successful program. Join us for this week's Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/virtual_school_program_winter_term_registration_and_feeding_south_caro/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:01:31 +00:00 00:01:00 This week's podcast features two conversations, one inviting high school students to participate in the 2012 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium  at USC and the other, the TigersTeach Noyce Scholarship Initiative which makes available $10,000 scholarships to Clemson undergraduate and graduate students in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics -  disciplines to enroll in an undergraduate dual-degree program or to enter the University's Master of Arts in Teaching program. The Symposium invites students to get involved as Observers and/or Presenters; the latter having the opportunity to compete for scholarships and the privilege of participation in the National competition in the spring. It's another iformative podcast this week on Speaking of Schools! This week's podcast features two conversations, one inviting high school students to participate in the 2012 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium  at USC and the other, the TigersTeach Noyce Scholarship Initiative which makes available $10,000 scholarships to Clemson undergraduate and graduate students in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics -  disciplines to enroll in an undergraduate dual-degree program or to enter the University's Master of Arts in Teaching program. The Symposium invites students to get involved as Observers and/or Presenters; the latter having the opportunity to compete for scholarships and the privilege of participation in the National competition in the spring. It's another iformative podcast this week on Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/programs_to_encourage_science_teaching_and_student_research/ Mon, 7 Nov 2011 10:30:04 +00:00 00:20:56 In this episode, the Director of Alternative Certification in the State Department of Education discusses the popular PACE (Program of Alternative Certification for Educators) program and other certification avenues including ABCTE (American Board for the Certification of Teaching Excellence), Teach for America, Troops to Teachers and much more. Dr. Falicia Harvey and the Department of Education staff have helped plot the path for a number of career changers and others who want to teach in the state's classrooms but can't fit the traditional teacher education preparedness program into their lifestyle. It's another informative Speaking of Schools. In this episode, the Director of Alternative Certification in the State Department of Education discusses the popular PACE (Program of Alternative Certification for Educators) program and other certification avenues including ABCTE (American Board for the Certification of Teaching Excellence), Teach for America, Troops to Teachers and much more. Dr. Falicia Harvey and the Department of Education staff have helped plot the path for a number of career changers and others who want to teach in the state's classrooms but can't fit the traditional teacher education preparedness program into their lifestyle. It's another informative Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_pace_program_and_other_means_of_obtaining_teacher_certification_in/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:29:59 +00:00 00:29:18 The condition of South Carolina's children today determines what our state will be like tomorrow because children are our future. They are tomorrow's parents, our next generation of leaders and the future workforce that must compete globally. For 21 years, Dr. Baron Holmes has directed South Carolina Kids Count, gathering and interpreting data from numerous sources to assist in formulating policy to help direct the future of our children, and in this week's podcast we have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Holmes about how various factors influence progress, lack of progress and future direction of efforts among state agencies and other organizations. Another informative Speaking of Schools! The condition of South Carolina's children today determines what our state will be like tomorrow because children are our future. They are tomorrow's parents, our next generation of leaders and the future workforce that must compete globally. For 21 years, Dr. Baron Holmes has directed South Carolina Kids Count, gathering and interpreting data from numerous sources to assist in formulating policy to help direct the future of our children, and in this week's podcast we have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Holmes about how various factors influence progress, lack of progress and future direction of efforts among state agencies and other organizations. Another informative Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/south_carolina_kids_count_-_a_conversation_with_the_director/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:30:54 +00:00 00:30:37 On this week's podcast we look at an opportunity to celebrate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War in Washington, D.C., as a part of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's special commemoration of this event. Our guest from the Visitor Center explains timing of visits and preparation for the experience, and gives an overview of some of the special exhibits remembering this special time in our country's history. We'll also visit with folks from Battery Creek High School in the Beaufort County School District where a Tri-Academy model has opened this school year. Guests discuss the military aspects of the Tri-Academy model and a member of the aerospace magnet program reflects on JROTC aviation students' field trip to the Marine Corps Air Station. On this week's podcast we look at an opportunity to celebrate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War in Washington, D.C., as a part of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's special commemoration of this event. Our guest from the Visitor Center explains timing of visits and preparation for the experience, and gives an overview of some of the special exhibits remembering this special time in our country's history. We'll also visit with folks from Battery Creek High School in the Beaufort County School District where a Tri-Academy model has opened this school year. Guests discuss the military aspects of the Tri-Academy model and a member of the aerospace magnet program reflects on JROTC aviation students' field trip to the Marine Corps Air Station. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/field_trips_-_great_learning_experiences/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:30:10 +00:00 00:25:15 South Carolina's Role in Drafting the United States Constitution was the topic of a mid-September celebration of Constitution Day. The Third Annual James Otis Lecture, attended by over 150 high school students who had been designated as "James Otis Scholars," was held in the State House and sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The program featured addresses identifying James Otis, celebrating Constitution Day and reflections on the Constitutional Convention of 1787. These speeches make up a great podcast designed to reacquaint listeners with the people and events that shaped our nation and to promote interest in futute Constitution Day celebrations. Join us as we revisit the Third Annual James Otis Lecture on Speaking of Schools. South Carolina's Role in Drafting the United States Constitution was the topic of a mid-September celebration of Constitution Day. The Third Annual James Otis Lecture, attended by over 150 high school students who had been designated as "James Otis Scholars," was held in the State House and sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The program featured addresses identifying James Otis, celebrating Constitution Day and reflections on the Constitutional Convention of 1787. These speeches make up a great podcast designed to reacquaint listeners with the people and events that shaped our nation and to promote interest in futute Constitution Day celebrations. Join us as we revisit the Third Annual James Otis Lecture on Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/south_carolinas_constitution_day_celebration_with_james_otis_scholars/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:30:27 +00:00 00:32:53 This week's podcast features three conversations that will update listeners on what's happening in single-gender programs around the state. We caught up with David Chadwell who'll update us on this particular option that many parents and students have across South Carolina. Frances Keel from the Arts Commission reacquaints teachers who have participated in Poetry Out Loud, a national recitation contest, about this years program and extends an invitation to schools that haven't participated in the past to get on board. We'll also hear from Susan Alford with Clemson's Youth Learning Institute who is coordinating the Sixth Annual Girl's Symposium that will be held later this month in Columbia; program topics included are bullying, fiscal responsibility, girl's sexuality and more. Get updates on these three topics on this week's Speaking of Schools. This week's podcast features three conversations that will update listeners on what's happening in single-gender programs around the state. We caught up with David Chadwell who'll update us on this particular option that many parents and students have across South Carolina. Frances Keel from the Arts Commission reacquaints teachers who have participated in Poetry Out Loud, a national recitation contest, about this years program and extends an invitation to schools that haven't participated in the past to get on board. We'll also hear from Susan Alford with Clemson's Youth Learning Institute who is coordinating the Sixth Annual Girl's Symposium that will be held later this month in Columbia; program topics included are bullying, fiscal responsibility, girl's sexuality and more. Get updates on these three topics on this week's Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/single_gender_update_poetry_out_loud_and_the_empowering_girls_symposiu/ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 19:30:04 +00:00 00:28:40 This program reports on the latest data available through the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), information gained through a random sample of high and middle school students in the state. The survey is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and covers six categories of risk factors: injury and violence, including suicide; tobacco use; alcohol and other drug use; sexual risk behaviors; nutrition and physical activity. Dr. Delores Pluto coordinates the survey and reports on the interesting and revealing information from this survey. This program reports on the latest data available through the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), information gained through a random sample of high and middle school students in the state. The survey is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and covers six categories of risk factors: injury and violence, including suicide; tobacco use; alcohol and other drug use; sexual risk behaviors; nutrition and physical activity. Dr. Delores Pluto coordinates the survey and reports on the interesting and revealing information from this survey. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/highlights_from_the_youth_risk_behavior_survey_-_data_reported_by_s.c./ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:30:36 +00:00 00:28:28 This week's podcast features a conversation with Dr. Wayne Brazell, Superintendent of the South Carolina Public Charter School District, who reflects on the amazing growth of the District and peers into a bit of the future of this popular school choice option. New schools have opened for the 2011-12 school year, new schools are planning openings next year and Dr. Brazzell discussess the planning process for beginning Charter Schools. These Schools exist as brick and mortar operations and numerous virtual Schools have opened around the state, among those one serving at-risk youth. It's a very informative podcast - hope you will join us for Speaking of Schools. This week's podcast features a conversation with Dr. Wayne Brazell, Superintendent of the South Carolina Public Charter School District, who reflects on the amazing growth of the District and peers into a bit of the future of this popular school choice option. New schools have opened for the 2011-12 school year, new schools are planning openings next year and Dr. Brazzell discussess the planning process for beginning Charter Schools. These Schools exist as brick and mortar operations and numerous virtual Schools have opened around the state, among those one serving at-risk youth. It's a very informative podcast - hope you will join us for Speaking of Schools. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/public_charter_schools_-_growing_by_leaps_and_bounds/ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:30:19 +00:00 00:26:54 In this week's podcast we look in-depth at the many functions of the High School League through our conversation with Commissioner Jerome Singleton. The member-supported organization has aided in governing and regulating high school athletics in South Carolina for nearly 100 years and its services extend through the schools to students and communities. In this week's podcast we look in-depth at the many functions of the High School League through our conversation with Commissioner Jerome Singleton. The member-supported organization has aided in governing and regulating high school athletics in South Carolina for nearly 100 years and its services extend through the schools to students and communities. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_south_carolina_high_school_league_-_insuring_fair_play_and_competi/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:30:57 +00:00 00:29:29 This week you can listen in on an interesting conversation among some leading educators who agree that the instructor's role has changed considerably as a result of innovations in technology. The need for teachers to embrace this change and some great ideas for incorporating technology in the classroom are exchanged in this podcast featuring former SC Teachers of the Year Kelly Nalley, Jason Fulmer, Cookie Winburn, Stephanie Seay and Christi McCollum along with National Milken Educators Genia Webb and Robert Ondere. Join us for our Labor Day podcast! This week you can listen in on an interesting conversation among some leading educators who agree that the instructor's role has changed considerably as a result of innovations in technology. The need for teachers to embrace this change and some great ideas for incorporating technology in the classroom are exchanged in this podcast featuring former SC Teachers of the Year Kelly Nalley, Jason Fulmer, Cookie Winburn, Stephanie Seay and Christi McCollum along with National Milken Educators Genia Webb and Robert Ondere. Join us for our Labor Day podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/creativity_and_innovation_in_the_classroom_-_using_technology_to_engag/ Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:30:51 +00:00 00:29:24 News came recently that South Carolinians who passed the General Education Development (GED) Test in 2010 surpassed the national average for the first time, rising over six percent from 2009 numbers and besting the national average by nearly three percent. David Stout, GED coordinator sheds a lot of light on how the state's numbers have increased and makes some interesting regional comparisons. Also on this week's podcast, the Director of the Girls Center at Clemson's Youth Learning Institute spreads the word about the upcoming Empowering Girls Symposium slated for October in Columbia. Girls ages 12 - 18, their parents, teachers and others involved with young ladies in this age group will enjoy the keynote address by Jodee Blanco and have choices among numerous workshop topics, including bullying, teen depression and self-harm and much more. There's an early registration period ending September 1. You'll want to know more about this exciting program co-sponsored by Columbia College and the Department of Juvenille Justice. News came recently that South Carolinians who passed the General Education Development (GED) Test in 2010 surpassed the national average for the first time, rising over six percent from 2009 numbers and besting the national average by nearly three percent. David Stout, GED coordinator sheds a lot of light on how the state's numbers have increased and makes some interesting regional comparisons. Also on this week's podcast, the Director of the Girls Center at Clemson's Youth Learning Institute spreads the word about the upcoming Empowering Girls Symposium slated for October in Columbia. Girls ages 12 - 18, their parents, teachers and others involved with young ladies in this age group will enjoy the keynote address by Jodee Blanco and have choices among numerous workshop topics, including bullying, teen depression and self-harm and much more. There's an early registration period ending September 1. You'll want to know more about this exciting program co-sponsored by Columbia College and the Department of Juvenille Justice. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/general_education_development_testing_and_the_2011_empowering_girls_sy/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:30:32 +00:00 00:24:21 On this week's podcast Bette Jamison from the Department of Education discusses the many services that are available through eMedia, formerly the Office of Instructional Television (ITV). New programs, new services for teachers and a new program delivery method are capsuled in this week's edition of the podcast. There's also news about the upcoming Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) College Night in Augusta which will be opening its doors for nearly the twentieth year during the week of Labor Day and the folks at SC Economics are looking for nominations for their Young Entrepreneur Award. Helen Meyers will discuss the award and also announce some upocoming staff development opportunities for teachers coming in October. Lots of information on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast! On this week's podcast Bette Jamison from the Department of Education discusses the many services that are available through eMedia, formerly the Office of Instructional Television (ITV). New programs, new services for teachers and a new program delivery method are capsuled in this week's edition of the podcast. There's also news about the upcoming Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) College Night in Augusta which will be opening its doors for nearly the twentieth year during the week of Labor Day and the folks at SC Economics are looking for nominations for their Young Entrepreneur Award. Helen Meyers will discuss the award and also announce some upocoming staff development opportunities for teachers coming in October. Lots of information on this week's Speaking of Schools podcast! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/changing_itv_to_emedia_csra_college_night_and_news_from_sceconomics/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:30:16 +00:00 00:27:42 Kelly Nalley, South Carolina's  2011 Teacher of the Year is this week's guest on the podcast. It's a tradition on an August Speaking of Schools to have the outgoing ambassador of the state's teachers reflect on the experiences of the past year and this outgoing lady willingly shared her experiences and thought-provoking ideas about education during our conversation. Listen to what Kelly has to say and you'll understand why this Greenville County teacher was recognized as South Carolina's top teacher! Kelly Nalley, South Carolina's  2011 Teacher of the Year is this week's guest on the podcast. It's a tradition on an August Speaking of Schools to have the outgoing ambassador of the state's teachers reflect on the experiences of the past year and this outgoing lady willingly shared her experiences and thought-provoking ideas about education during our conversation. Listen to what Kelly has to say and you'll understand why this Greenville County teacher was recognized as South Carolina's top teacher! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/a_visit_with_kelly_nalley_the_2011_south_carolina_teacher_of_the_year/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:30:51 +00:00 00:25:30 Schools around the state are gearing up for another academic year and the same is true with the South Carolina Virtual School Program (SCVSP). Since the pilot year of 2006 -07 this free program has experienced tremendous growth among 7 - 12 grade students in the public, private, charter, home school and other schools of the state. On today's podcast, officials with the SCVSP alert interested parents, students and educators as to the fall registration period beginning Monday, August 15th. The registration process is discussed along with numerous other aspects of this widely-used option in the Department of Education's school choice options. Schools around the state are gearing up for another academic year and the same is true with the South Carolina Virtual School Program (SCVSP). Since the pilot year of 2006 -07 this free program has experienced tremendous growth among 7 - 12 grade students in the public, private, charter, home school and other schools of the state. On today's podcast, officials with the SCVSP alert interested parents, students and educators as to the fall registration period beginning Monday, August 15th. The registration process is discussed along with numerous other aspects of this widely-used option in the Department of Education's school choice options. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_south_carolina_virtual_school_program/ Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:30:18 +00:00 00:26:32 As Dr. Les Sternberg leaves the Deanship of USC's College of Education, he reflects on his years as the College's Dean and what has been accomplished through the hard work of his staff. Evidently, people are taking notice of what's occurring at USC as the College recently hosted about 70 individuals from across the Nation who will be members of future Boards of Examiners for NCATE, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Many more accomplishments have occurred during Dr. Sternberg's tenure; USC now works with 140 schools in 7 districts in the greater Columbia area and more than 80 percent of teacher preparation courses are being taught on-site in local schools. Hear Dr. Sternberg reflect on the past and future of teacher education at USC on this week's podcast. As Dr. Les Sternberg leaves the Deanship of USC's College of Education, he reflects on his years as the College's Dean and what has been accomplished through the hard work of his staff. Evidently, people are taking notice of what's occurring at USC as the College recently hosted about 70 individuals from across the Nation who will be members of future Boards of Examiners for NCATE, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Many more accomplishments have occurred during Dr. Sternberg's tenure; USC now works with 140 schools in 7 districts in the greater Columbia area and more than 80 percent of teacher preparation courses are being taught on-site in local schools. Hear Dr. Sternberg reflect on the past and future of teacher education at USC on this week's podcast. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/the_importance_of_clinical_practice_in_preparing_effective_teachers/ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 19:30:16 +00:00 0:23:28 More than 800 fewer students dropped out of state high schools in 2010 than in the previous year, according to a new report from the South Carolina Department of Education. A number of districts across the state showed improvement, and this week on the podcast well talk with officials of two of the districts that had marked success in curbing this national, state and local problem. Join us as we hear from the folks in Laurens District # 56 and Newberry County Schools who will discuss their strategies. More than 800 fewer students dropped out of state high schools in 2010 than in the previous year, according to a new report from the South Carolina Department of Education. A number of districts across the state showed improvement, and this week on the podcast well talk with officials of two of the districts that had marked success in curbing this national, state and local problem. Join us as we hear from the folks in Laurens District # 56 and Newberry County Schools who will discuss their strategies. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/successes_in_dropout_prevention/ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:30:48 +00:00 00:23:57 In this week's podcast we are joined by seven outstanding educators, South Carolina Teachers of the Year Jason Fulmer (2004), Buffy Murphy (2007), Kelly Nalley (2011) and Bryan Coburn (2010); Honor Roll Teacher Libby Ortman (2010), and National Milken Educators Robert Ondere (2010) and Malinda Taylor (2001). In this panel discussion the teachers discuss the need for community involvement and parental support, preparing new teachers for the classroom and the Program for Alternate Certfication for Educators. In this week's podcast we are joined by seven outstanding educators, South Carolina Teachers of the Year Jason Fulmer (2004), Buffy Murphy (2007), Kelly Nalley (2011) and Bryan Coburn (2010); Honor Roll Teacher Libby Ortman (2010), and National Milken Educators Robert Ondere (2010) and Malinda Taylor (2001). In this panel discussion the teachers discuss the need for community involvement and parental support, preparing new teachers for the classroom and the Program for Alternate Certfication for Educators. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/excellent_teachers_discuss_critical_topics_affecting_education_in_sout/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:30:06 +00:00 00:29:01 This week we continue to feature performances by outstanding young South Carolina musicians by revisiting the spring Orchestral Concerts held at Clemson's Brooks Center for the Performing Arts and the Choral Concerts from Byrnes Auditorium on the Winthrop campus. This week we continue to feature performances by outstanding young South Carolina musicians by revisiting the spring Orchestral Concerts held at Clemson's Brooks Center for the Performing Arts and the Choral Concerts from Byrnes Auditorium on the Winthrop campus. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/all_state_orchestras_and_choruses_in_concert/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:30:30 +00:00 00:29:49 Each spring, hundreds of young South Carolina musicians gather at university campuses in the state for several days of work with guest conductors of note during the All State Festival. This weeks podcast features selections from the band concerts held at Furman and the Choral performances at Winthrop. Each spring, hundreds of young South Carolina musicians gather at university campuses in the state for several days of work with guest conductors of note during the All State Festival. This weeks podcast features selections from the band concerts held at Furman and the Choral performances at Winthrop. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/all_state_bands_and_choruses_in_concert/ Mon, 4 Jul 2011 19:30:41 +00:00 00:29:55 The best way to expand one's horizions while beating the summer heat is to read, read, read, and Reading is what this week's podcast is all about. We'll be joined on the show by Curtis Rogers, Director of Communications with the South Carolina State Library and he'll give us timely information about summer reading programs at community libraries throughout the state. We'll also meet two of the three state winners in the Letters About Literature competition, a national program in which over 1100 South Carolina fourth through twelfth graders participated. These students wrote a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre--fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, contemporary or classic--explaining how that author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. Cash prizes were awarded to winning entries. Hear these two students read their award-winning letters and learn more about Letters About Literature for next year on this edition of Speaking of Schools! The best way to expand one's horizions while beating the summer heat is to read, read, read, and Reading is what this week's podcast is all about. We'll be joined on the show by Curtis Rogers, Director of Communications with the South Carolina State Library and he'll give us timely information about summer reading programs at community libraries throughout the state. We'll also meet two of the three state winners in the Letters About Literature competition, a national program in which over 1100 South Carolina fourth through twelfth graders participated. These students wrote a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre--fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, contemporary or classic--explaining how that author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. Cash prizes were awarded to winning entries. Hear these two students read their award-winning letters and learn more about Letters About Literature for next year on this edition of Speaking of Schools! http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/summer_reading_programs_and_letters_about_literature/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:30:10 +00:00 00:28:00 The Raising Readers Project provides encouragement and skills to adults who want to succeed in engaging children in reading. At the heart of the Project, which offers "hands on" training to faculty and parent groups across the state, is the book Ten Tips for Raising Readers. Fran Hawk, a retired Charleston County school librarian spearheads the effort and this podcast introduces the services provided by the Project and also allows Fran to expand briefly on each of the ten tips chronicled in the book. The Raising Readers Project provides encouragement and skills to adults who want to succeed in engaging children in reading. At the heart of the Project, which offers "hands on" training to faculty and parent groups across the state, is the book Ten Tips for Raising Readers. Fran Hawk, a retired Charleston County school librarian spearheads the effort and this podcast introduces the services provided by the Project and also allows Fran to expand briefly on each of the ten tips chronicled in the book. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/ten_tips_for_raising_readers_-_a_palmetto_project_initiative/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:03:17 +00:00 00:29:01 Since 1998, Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) has provided a public school alternative to Greenville County students. GTCHS focuses on success in education through academic rigor, technology and career planning and offers GTCHS students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Many reasons exist for the successes of the school and its graduates, one of them might be the unique Senior Project, a senior-year requirement which carries a unit of credit and is the student's final exam grade in the core classes of English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Also on the podcast, a preview of the August 1, 2011, South Carolina Summit on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics) Education in Greenville, which will bring together passionate STEM supporters within education, business, professional associations and government. Since 1998, Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) has provided a public school alternative to Greenville County students. GTCHS focuses on success in education through academic rigor, technology and career planning and offers GTCHS students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Many reasons exist for the successes of the school and its graduates, one of them might be the unique Senior Project, a senior-year requirement which carries a unit of credit and is the student's final exam grade in the core classes of English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Also on the podcast, a preview of the August 1, 2011, South Carolina Summit on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics) Education in Greenville, which will bring together passionate STEM supporters within education, business, professional associations and government. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/speaking_of_schools/show/personalized_learning_experience_-_greenville_tech_charter_highs_senio/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:04:57 +00:00 00:32:23