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Three Teachers Named Finalists for SREB-iNACOL National Online Teacher of the Year Finalists for the National Online Teacher of the Year are Leslie Fetzer from North Carolina Virtual Public School, Tracy Seiler from South Carolina Virtual School Program, and Asherrie Yisrael from Georgia Virtual School. On March 1, one of them will be named the 2012 National Online Teacher of the Year Award from the Southern Regional Education Board and the International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
The SREB/iNACOL National Online Teacher of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding teacher who represents high quality online teaching and learning to policy-makers, parents and others. This year’s judging committee evaluated 39 nominations from public schools and state virtual schools in 26 states. Full release >
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Students to Learn About Tuition Savings Program
SREB’s Academic Common Market will be among the programs featured at the NACAC Atlanta College Fair on February 12, expected to draw some 5,000 students. More than 200 colleges and universities will participate, and over 30 college-prep workshops and a counseling center... MORE

SREB Legislative Report Previews State Sessions, Recaps Governors’ Proposals
SREB's first 2012 Legislative Report summarizes governors’ proposals, particularly those related to education, in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Press release > Full report (PDF) > MORE

SREB Commission: Act Now to Improve Middle Grades
A major new report issues an urgent call for SREB states to focus now on improving student achievement in the middle grades — which it calls “the make-or-break point in public education.” A New Mission for the Middle Grades: Preparing Students... MORE

With Lumina Grant, SREB Will Explore Mobile Apps to Help Students Get to College
SREB has won a grant from Lumina Foundation to explore how mobile phones might help high school students navigate the path to college. Research with high school students from low-income families will examine barriers teens face when they consider college and explore how smartphon... MORE

Teacher Policies in SREB States
In response to state requests for assistance in crafting policy on teacher effectiveness and evaluation, and tracking recent legislation affecting teachers, SREB's Education Policies and State Services researchers have created special reports on teacher effectivene... MORE

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Speaking Out on the Need for Higher Degree Attainment
Increasing the completion of college degrees and career certificates is a top priority in the 16 SREB states — from Delaware to Texas. Research shows that residents with postsecondary credentials benefit the entire region. An individual...
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