Latest news with #StrategicCompensationPilotGrants
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Three area schools awarded grant money for SC Teachers committing to measurable student growth
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – Three area schools are among 37 South Carolina schools across 29 districts to be awarded $5 million in grant money. The South Carolina Department of Education announced that the 37 schools will be participating in the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants for their commitment to accelerating student growth in English Language Arts and math. According to SCDE, the three schools from the CSRA that are among the 37 are Allendale-Fairfax High School, Saluda Middle School, and Batesburg-Leesville Middle School. SCDE states that the 37 newly-awarded schools span urban, rural, and charter schools, and the average school award exceeds $120,000, with final allocations determined by student enrollment and classroom academic growth outcomes. SCDE adds that there were 118 schools applying for more than $22 million in funding, and the demand for innovative strategic teacher compensation in South Carolina is undeniable so these 37 schools will serve as a model for rewarding excellence and ensuring that high-performing educators stay in the classroom. For a full list of awarded schools, visit the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
S.C. Dept. of Education to award $5 million to measure student growth
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the new schools that will be participating in the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants on Tuesday. In a press release on March 18, the SCDE said $5 million will be awarded to 37 school across 29 districts 'for their commitment to accelerating student growth in English Language Arts (ELA) and math.' Teachers at the participating schools can earn a one-time performance-based bonuses based on student academic growth data. Allendale-Fairfax High School and Saluda Middle School were among the schools included in the grant. ALSO ON WJBF: Georgia Power Foundation donates $250,000 to Augusta Tech Automotive Institute 'This initiative is about more than just pay—it's about rewarding the educators who are moving the needle on student growth in the foundational skills of reading and math,' said State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver. 'When we recognize and support the very best teaching, we set a new horizon for what's possible for students in every corner of our state.' According to the department, 118 schools applied for more than $22 million in funding. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
