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2014 Press Releases

 

SREB Early Childhood Commission Focuses on Quality Programs, Teaching
to U.S. High Schools 		Nov. 13, 2014
Nation’s Largest Convening of Minority Ph.D. Scholars Institute on Teaching and Mentoring draws 1,300 doctoral students, faculty members to U.S. High Schools Oct. 28, 2014
SREB Adds Health Informatics to Advanced Career Offerings: 8 Career Pathway Curricula Available
to U.S. High Schools 		Oct. 28, 2014
Louisiana, Virginia and West Virginia Join Distance Ed Agreement Oct. 17, 2014
SREB Launches Commission College Affordability in the South Oct. 6, 2014
Career-Tech Education Research Center Joins SREB Sept. 3, 2014
SREB Field Tests Courses to Help Close the Readiness Gap: Transitional courses prepare students to succeed in college and careers Aug. 21, 2014
Average ACT Scores Rise Overall in SREB Region: More students continue to test Aug. 20, 2014
Tennessee Hosts 5,500 Educators for SREB Conferences July 14, 2014
Governor Beshear Elected to Second Term as Chair of the Southern Regional Education Board June 23, 2014
State Rep. Hugh Blackwell Appointed to Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Committee April 16, 2014
Nation’s Outstanding High School Seniors Honored for Educational Achievement April 15, 2014
SREB Reports Progress on Common Core Implementation in 15 States Mar. 20, 2014
   
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2014 News Archive

Draft 2014 ISLLC Standards for School Leaders Oct. 9, 2014
Florida Middle School Creates Success Academy Sept. 11, 2014
Counselors Work to Get More Students on College Path (Education Week) Sept. 9, 2014
Schools, Agencies Save on Technology with SREB-MHEC Programs Sept. 5, 2014
Mt. Pleasant High Honored for Student Achievement, Gains in Math Scores Aug. 27, 2014
Highly Qualified Turnaround Leaders Emerge in Florida July 1, 2014
Eighty-three Florida Educators Complete Florida Turnaround Leaders Program June 18, 2014
States Convene for Educator Effectiveness Meeting.
Read more about Educator Effectiveness here >		 April 22, 2014
States’ Rollout of Common Core Goes Under the Microscope (Education Week) April 16, 2014
Nationwide Reciprocity Stands to Lower Students’ Barriers to Distance Ed April 11, 2014
The Leader’s Guide to Success in a More-With-Less and More-With-More World April 11, 2014
‘Transitional’ Courses Catch On as College-Prep Strategy (Education Week) Feb. 18, 2014
Net Neutrality, Classroom Reality and Ending the “Range War” Jan. 30, 2014
SREB Electronic Campus helps students finish degree online (AJC.com) Jan. 13, 2014
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2013 Press Releases

 

SREB Commission Focuses on Career and Technical Education
The goal: Prepare students for many options after high school		 Dec. 10, 2013
SREB Commission Focuses on Critical Role of Community Colleges Oct. 18, 2013
State Legislatures on Education: SREB Reports Track Actions for 2013 Oct. 9, 2013
Average ACT Scores Rise in Eight SREB States, Fall in Region Overall Test Takers Increase Dramatically Aug. 21, 2013
Initiative Aids Postsecondary Distance Education Aug. 5, 2013
Demographics, Affordability Collide to Challenge College Completion Aug. 1, 2013
SREB Honors Nation’s Outstanding High Schools for Education Accomplishments July 17, 2013
4,700 Teachers Convene to Help Students Graduate Ready for College, Careers July 15, 2013
SREB Updates on NCLB Waivers, Policy Changes July 2, 2013
Abbiatti Joins SREB as Educational Technology Chief July 1, 2013
Kentucky Governor Beshear Elected Chair of the Southern Regional Education Board June 27, 2013
California Educator Named 2013 National Online Teacher of the Year Mar. 7, 2013
K-12 Access to Online Learning Grows in SREB States Feb. 25, 2013
SREB Reports Latest Statistics for Higher Ed Degrees, Enrollment and Funding in Southern States Feb. 12, 2013
SREB ShortTakes: Online Teachers Share Strategies Feb. 6, 2013
SREB, iNACOL Announce Finalists for National Online K-12 Teacher of the Year Award Jan. 30, 2013
SREB Reports Help States Narrow the Readiness Gap Jan. 25, 2013
Many SREB States Lead Nation in Education Week Rankings Jan. 10, 2013
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2012 Press Releases

 

SREB Education Goals Will Lead States into 2020 Dec. 19, 2012
SREB Outlines Elements of Outcomes-Based Funding Policy for College Completion Nov. 6, 2012
Nation’s Largest Meeting of Minority PhD Scholars Opens in Tampa Focus Is Diversity of Faculty Oct. 25, 2012
Institute on Teaching and Mentoring, Largest Gathering of Minority Ph.D. Scholars Oct. 23, 2012
SREB States Lead the Nation on NAEP Oct. 9, 2012
Two-Year Colleges Close Enrollment Gap With Four-Year Institutions Oct. 5, 2012
Average ACT Scores Increase in Many SREB States | Number of Test Takers Continues to Grow Aug. 22, 2012
Nominations Open for SREB/iNACOL National Online Teacher of the Year Aug. 16, 2012
SREB Elects Officers for Board and Legislative Advisory Council | Louisiana Governor Jindal Elected Chair July 2, 2012
Alabama Leads Nation in Reading Improvement, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Arkansas Leads Nation in Eighth-Grade Math Gains, Makes Other Education Improvements, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Delaware Students Outperform Nation in Reading and Math, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Florida Outperforms Nation in Fourth-Grade Reading and Math, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Georgia Makes Greater Gains in High School Graduation Than Nation, Makes Other Education Improvements, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Kentucky Outperforms Nation in Reading and Math, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Louisiana Tops U.S. Gain in High School Graduation Rate, Narrows Achievement Gaps, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Maryland Leads Nation in Reading and Math Improvement, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Mississippi Students Narrow Achievement Gaps, Make Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
North Carolina Outperforms Nation in Reading and Math, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Oklahoma Outperforms Nation in Math Achievement, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
South Carolina Outperforms Nation in College Graduation Rate, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Tennessee Tops Nation’s High School Graduation Rate, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Texas Leads Nation in Math Improvement, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
Virginia Outperforms Nation in Reading and Math Achievement, Makes Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
West Virginia Students Narrow Achievement Gaps, Make Other Education Gains, SREB Report Says June 26, 2012
School Improvement Programs Honor Outstanding High Schools June 25, 2012
Minority and Male Enrollment Gains Are a Positive Trend for College Completion June 22, 2012
Report Weighs Smart Class-Size Decisions for Lean Times June 14, 2012
Legislative Report 4 Recaps Education Actions in KY, MD, TN June 6, 2012
As Charter Schools Grow, Policy-Makers Need Answers May 24, 2012
K-12 Online Learning Trends Toward the District Level May 16, 2012
More Children in Poverty Means More Education Challenges  April 25, 2012
Nation’s Outstanding High School Seniors Honored for Educational Achievement May 3, 2012
SREB Legislative Report Recaps State Sessions, Bills and Budget Actions on Education May 3, 2012
North Carolina Resident Named Nation’s 2012 Online K-12 Teacher of Year March 3, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY: “Disrupting Education” Feb. 29, 2012
SREB Legislative Report Previews State Sessions, Recaps Governors’ Proposals Feb. 27, 2012
SREB Legislative Report Previews State Sessions, Recaps Governors’ Proposals Feb. 3, 2012
SREB, iNACOL Announce Finalists for National Online K-12 Teacher of the Year Award Jan. 23, 2012
With Lumina Grant, SREB Will Explore Mobile Technology to Help Students Get to College Jan. 10, 2012
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2011 Press Releases

 

SREB Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing Honors Baldwin for Excellence Dec. 1, 2011
New SREB Commission Report Issues Urgent Call for States to Improve the Middle Grades Nov. 29, 2011
Growth in Population, Diversity Boosts Education Challenges for SREB States, New SREB Fact Book Shows Nov. 21, 2011
National Online Teacher of the Year Featured in New Education Video Nov. 18, 2011
SREB States Show Gains in Math, Less Progress in Reading on National Assessment Nov. 2, 2011
Leaders from 25 States Chart Ways for Career/Technical Education to Build Nation’s STEM Work Force Oct. 31, 2011
National Conference Focuses on Increasing Minority Faculty, Diversity in Higher Education Oct. 17, 2011
SREB Honors Schools for High or Improving Student Achievement Aug. 1, 2011
Nation’s Educators to Focus on Creating ‘Extraordinary’ Students at SREB’s 25th Annual High Schools That Work Conference July 18, 2011
State Leaders to Discuss Region’s Progress in Education, How to Improve Middle Grades, College Completion at SREB Annual Meeting June 23, 2011
State Leaders Gather at SREB Forum on Strengthening School Leaders Across the Region May 4, 2011
SREB Middle Grades Commission Lead by N.C. Governor Meets, Discusses Possible Recommendations for Final Report April 27, 2011
2011 National Online Teacher of Year to Appear with U.S. Education Technology Official in Nation’s Capital April 25, 2011
Colorado Resident Named 2011 National Online K-12 Teacher of Year March 11, 2011
State Online Learning Leaders, National Experts to Gather for SREB Symposium on Quality Learning Experiences March 9, 2011
Some K-12 Public Schools in SREB States Turn To Alternative Calendars Feb. 14, 2011
SREB, iNACOL Announce Finalists for National Online K-12 Teacher of the Year Award Feb. 9, 2011
Latest SREB Data Reveal New Details on College Graduates, Their Time and Credits to Degree Feb . 2, 2011
Educators, State Officials from 21 States to Gather for SREB Forum On Improving Career/Technology Centers Jan. 25, 2011
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2010 Press Releases

 

North Carolina Governor Perdue Appoints SREB Commission to Improve the Middle Grades; First Meeting Today Dec. 13, 2010
States Need Many More Students to Enroll in College, Finish Two- and Four-Year College Degrees, New Report Shows Dec 7, 2010
SREB States Continue to Lead Nation in AP Participation, Show Gains for Underrepresented Students Nov. 11, 2010
National Institute Opens on Challenges for Minority Faculty, Focuses on Improving Diversity in Higher Education Oct. 29, 2010
Leaders Call for States, Colleges and Universities to Help More Students Graduate On Time, for Lower Costs Oct. 13, 2010
Governors’, Legislative Staffs Gather at SREB Forum; Hear Call for States to Increase College Completion Significantly Oct. 12, 2010
SREB to Receive Lumina Foundation Grant For Web Portal to Help More Adults Finish College Sept. 29, 2010
New SREB Report Urges States to Make Major Gains in College Degree, Certificate Completion Through 2025 Sept. 28, 2010
SAT Scores Slip, Percentages of Students Taking Test Continue to Rise in Many SREB States Sept. 13, 2010
Florida Virtual School Teacher, Virginia Resident Wins Nation’s First Online K-12 Teacher of Year Award Sept. 9, 2010
Many SREB States Hold Steady on Average ACT Scores, But Major Rises in Numbers of Students Taking Test Continue Aug. 18, 2010
More Than 10 Million Under-Educated Adults in Region Could Benefit from Improved Adult Learning Programs, SREB Finds Aug. 4, 2010
SREB Announces Finalists for Nation’s First Online K-12 Teacher of Year Award July, 29, 2010
Southern Regional Education Board Honors Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear for Her Work in Education July 14, 2010
SREB’s 24th Annual High Schools That Work Staff Development Conference Gathers About 6,000 Educators July 14, 2010
SREB Honors Schools for Outstanding Performance, Improvement on High Schools That Work Assessments, Surveys July 6, 2010
SREB States Continue to Make Progress on Education Goals; Need to Improve in College Readiness, Degree Completion June 30, 2010
States Can Improve Students’ College Readiness by Adopting More Coherent Policies Linking K-12 Schools, Higher Education June 29, 2010
SREB Honors 500th Doctoral Program Graduate June 28, 2010
North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue Elected Chair of Southern Regional Education Board June 28, 2010
State Leaders to Discuss Region’s Progress in Education, Improving College Completion at SREB Annual Meeting June 25, 2010
SREB Joins with Gov. Riley to Mark Alabama’s Success In Improving School Principals’ Standards, Training June 3, 2010
States Making Progress, Need to Do More to Improve Training, Support for Region’s School Leaders May 7, 2010
State Leaders Gather at SREB Forum to Work on Improving School Leadership Across the Region May 6, 2010
Leaders from SREB States Call for Major Gains in College Degree Completion Across Region April 14, 2010
SREB Highlights 15 Public Colleges and Universities for Success With Students, Degree Completion April 14, 2010
Leaders from 16 States to Gather in West Virginia for Conference on Improving College Degree Completion April 9, 2010
SREB Doctoral Scholars Program Receives Prestigious John Hope Franklin Award in Higher Education March 29, 2010
Most SREB States Show Gains in 4th-, 8th-Grade Reading on NAEP; Need to Improve Adolescent Literacy Remains March 24, 2010
SREB Doctoral Scholars Program to Follow Gates Foundation, Maya Angelou, Others in Receiving Award Feb. 24, 2010
SREB States Cited in National Report for ‘Best Practices’ in Teacher Quality Feb. 3, 2010
Leaders Call for Improved Career/Technology Centers; Educators from 14 States Gather to Work on Changes Jan. 20, 2010
Many SREB States Lead Nation in Education Week Rankings; More Work Ahead to Improve Achievement, College Readiness Jan. 14, 2010
Virginia Governor, Governor-Elect Unite at Summit in Support of State Efforts to Improve Students’ Readiness for College, Careers Jan. 12, 2010
SREB Conference Helps Educators, State Officials from 14 States Improve Career/Technology Centers Jan. 11, 2010