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Midlands private school recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
Education
Midlands school 1 of 5 in South Carolina named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
A National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing a school’s entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning.
Local News
Ben Lippen recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education has named the private Christian school a National Blue Ribbon School. It's one of 535 schools recognized nationally.
Local News
Midlands school wins National Blue Ribbon
Private school Ben Lippen has been named a Blue Ribbon school and the only school in the Midlands to make the list.
Education
Growing Readers center opens in Kershaw
The area is to help those who might struggle with reading.
Investigations
'It's devastating': NC mother says discriminatory discipline stands in the way of daughter's education
State data shows Black students miss out on more classroom time than their peers due to lengthy school suspensions and expulsions.
Local News
Leaphart Elementary School gets funding to expand gardening curriculum
Both Leaphart and Ballentine Elementary schools have received Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grants of $3,000 each.
Lexington
Lexington-Richland Five garden grants
Things are growing in Lex-Rich 5 thanks to some grants.
Nation World
Video shows high school band director shocked with stun gun, arrested after refusing to stop music
Students — more than 140 were present, according to Givan — are heard screaming in the night as the arrest plays out.
Local News
New DHEC report shows health decline in students during pandemic
The decrease in health further highlighted disparity for Black and Hispanic students.
Teacher Of The Week
Meet Jennifer Brown, News 19's Teacher of the Week
From teaching in the classroom to running after school programs, this week’s top educator's impact on students and staff keeps adding up.
Teacher Of The Week
Teacher of the Week: Jennifer Brown
Newberry Middle School's Jennifer Brown teachers, runs after school programs and cheers students on the sidelines-she is this weeks WLTX Teacher of the Week.
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