dr. vince bertram is a business and education leader , a best-selling author , and currently serves as president and ceo of project lead the way ( pltw ) .

in 2014 , he was appointed by the u.s. department of state to serve as the education expert for its united states speaker and specialist program .

dr. bertram was a member of the indiana education roundtable and has chaired the national council for national honor society .

dr. bertram was named a “ distinguished hoosier ” — one of indiana ’s highest honors — by former governor mitch daniels , and his peers at the harvard graduate school of education honored him with the intellectual contributions/faculty tribute award for his contributions to intellectual life at the harvard graduate school of education .

in november 2015 , vince was recognized as the recipient of the 2015 ball state university teachers college outstanding alumnus award .

the national coalition for technology in education & training awarded vince with the 2017 community builder and founders award at the inaugural ball in washington , d.c. .

other awardees include hon. sandra day o'connor , justice ( retired ) of the united states supreme court .

vince currently serves on the indiana state board of education .

prior to joining pltw , dr. bertram was superintendent of indiana ’s third-largest urban school district , evansville vanderburgh school corporation .

dr. bertram earned his doctorate , specialist , master ’s , and bachelor 's degrees from ball state university , a master 's degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and his master 's of business administration ( mba ) from georgetown university and esade business school .

he also earned an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management , and is an alumnus of the chicago management institute at the university of chicago ’s booth school of business .

dr. bertram received an honorary doctorate in engineering from the milwaukee school of engineering .

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dr . vince bertram , president and ceo of pltw , presents during the 2014 pltw summit closing general session on wednesday , nov . 5 , 2014 .
vince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way ( pltw ) , a leading provider of stem educational programs used in middle and high schools around the country .
one nation under taught : solving america ' s science , technology , engineering & math crisis : dr . vince m . bertram , steve forbes : 9780825307447 : urltoken books
vince bertram : the region is a great opportunity for us . in fact we have just expanded our regional staff , and are working with our university affiliates to grow the dc area .
washingtonexec got the chance to talk with bertram about pltw , the current education system , company partnerships and ways to get involved , and more . read on below for our interview with bertram .
dr . vince bertram is the president and ceo of project lead the way , a national nonprofit organization dedicated to developing high - quality stem curriculum and teacher training . pltw programs are used in over 6 , 000 schools across the united states . connect with dr . bertram on twitter at @ vincebertram .
education has been a constant driving force in the life of vince bertram . growing up in indiana , it was vince’s teachers who inspired him . so , after graduating from ball state university , he headed back to school as an educator to make a difference for students , much like his teachers had done for him .
with 300 high school interns from conexus program listening to pltw ceo , vince bertram explain the importance of skill preparation and making choices now . do you know why you are going to college ? dream differently ! ! !
in 2011 , vince joined project lead the way to make a difference for students across the united states . today , vince provides strategic direction , organizational development , guidance , and support to pltw’s talented team , as well as educators and leaders across the country .
dr . bertram pinpoints the style of learning that students actually retain information and learn how to solve problems on their own .
vince bertram : it’s not just about the size of the company , but about the company’s interest and commitment to education . all companies have workforce needs and they can reach out directly to their local schools , or they may contact pltw at urltoken and we will assist them .
vince bertram : we do focus on the job market and the trends and things that our students may need to learn or that would give them an advantage in the job market . for instance , we are adding a course in software engineering and computer science because it is one of the fastest growing careers .
in this episode of the innovation agenda , we speak with dr . vince bertram , ceo of project lead the way and author of one nation under taught , about the skills gap nationally , in california , and the sorts of solutions and partnerships his organization sees working to improve the prospects of students everywhere .
prior to joining pltw , dr . bertram spent 20 years in education as a teacher , principal , and superintendent of indiana’s third - largest urban school district .
vince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way , the nation ' s leading provider of stem education programs for students in elementary , middle , and high school . through world - class curriculum , high - quality teacher professional development , and a network of business and educational leaders , pltw is preparing students for the global economy .
vince m . bertram ed . d . is president and ceo of project lead the way . he is a former teacher , principal , and superintendent . bertram serves as the education expert for the u . s . department of state ' s speaker and specialist program . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives and is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications . his first book , one nation under - taught : solving america ' s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis , is a new york times bestseller . bertram holds a masters in education from harvard university , doctorate in education from ball state university , and master of business administration from georgetown university .
dr . vince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way , a nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading provider of k - 12 stem programs . under his leadership , pltw has grown to serve over 6 , 500 schools nationwide , was named to thesocial impact exchange’s s & i 100 index , and was recognized by change the equation as one of four nationally scalable stem programs . bertram was appointed by the u . s . department of state as its speaker and specialist on stem education in 2014 and has testified before the u . s . house of representatives on stem education and america’s skills gap . he is a former teacher , principal , and urban superintendent . bertram holds doctorate , specialist , master’s , and bachelor’s degrees from ball state and harvard university
vince bertram : the premise of the book is that for many years , the way that we have counseled students is to “follow their dreams . ” the reality is , one , that students at ages 12 , 13 , 16 , 17 have a very limited view of the world , and their lack of experience makes it very difficult for them to understand all of the opportunities available to them .
his success and leadership have led to numerous appointments and awards . in 2014 , the u . s . department of state named vince as the education expert for its united states speaker and specialist program . he was appointed by governor mike pence to serve on the indiana state board of education and was reappointed by governor eric holcomb , and he serves on the olin college of engineering president’s council . indiana governor mitch daniels named vince a “distinguished hoosier , ” and his colleagues at the harvard graduate school of education honored him with the “intellectual contributions and faculty tribute” award for his contributions to the intellectual life at the university . in 2013 , the milwaukee school of engineering honored vince with an honorary doctoral degree , and in 2017 , ball state university awarded him their highest award bestowed upon alumni , the “distinguished alumni award” . in 2018 , vince received the national instruments innovations in stem award .
like dr . bertram , i am convinced we can do this . we can make systematic changes in education to empower students to innovate , solve , design , create , explore , and stay curious .
vince bertram : we partner with the college board and their excellent programs , but beyond assessments we provide the entire curriculum for middle and high schools ; primarily in engineering and biomedical sciences . our program is all project and activity based so students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills , and learn to effectively collaborate on projects . we also provide rigorous end of course assessments which are often used by universities to award college credit .
vince served as a principal , assistant superintendent , and finally superintendent of indiana’s third - largest urban school district . he drew state and national recognition for his leadership and the unprecedented accomplishments of the school districts that he served .
dr . vince bertram is president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) , a nonprofit organization that provides transformative educational experiences for k - 12 students and teachers across the u . s . bertram serves as the education expert for the u . s . department of state ' s united states speaker and specialist program . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications , and in november 2014 , became a new york times bestselling author with his book one nation under - taught : solving america’s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . prior to joining pltw , bertram was a teacher , principal , and urban superintendent . he holds doctorate , specialist , master’s , and bachelor’s degrees from ball state and harvard university .
pltw president and ceo and new york times bestselling author vince bertram ed . d . is publishing dream differently : candid advice for america’s students ( regnery ) this month . he recently spoke with lj about changing the u . s . approach to stem education , how students can better navigate the transition from school to college to careers , and what public , academic , and k–12 libraries can do to help them along the way .
vince bertram : partnership teams are absolutely critical for us on a couple of levels . one is the local level – we work with companies , industry experts to help us develop curriculum but also to help local schools implement our program , to sustain it , to mentor students , and to provide program funding for schools . we have many outstanding corporate partners including saic , northrop grumman , lockheed martin , chevron , 3m , cargill , john deere , and toyota .
vince bertram : we are always looking to expand our partnerships in places where there is growth opportunity . for instance we work with the university of maryland baltimore county , old dominion university , stevenson university – we just introduced duke university as a biomedical science affiliate . we also recently worked with uva professor robert tai on a white paper synthesizing the dozens of research studies on project lead the way . in other words , there are many ways that we partner with universities .
dr . vince bertram , zionsville , fifth congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2017 ) – bertram currently serves as president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) , headquartered in indianapolis . he has also served as superintendent of indiana’s third - largest urban school district and , in 2014 , he was appointed by the u . s . department of state to serve as the stem education expert for the united states speaker and specialist program . bertram became a new york times bestselling author in november 2014 with the release of his book , one nation under - taught : solving america’s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . he received his undergraduate , master’s , specialist , and doctorate degrees from ball state university , a master’s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management .
vince bertram : there are a lot of opportunities . for instance , i was just with a group in st . cloud , minneapolis which a local manufacturing company students by providing company tours and mentors . they provide guest speakers and many activities to help students understand the skills they need to be successful in the job market . there isn’t a predetermined or standard way for companies to engage with our schools – we attempt to align the needs of the organization with our schools .
bertram joined pltw from a background in education , serving as superintendent of the evansville vanderburgh school corporation . he holds a doctoral , specialist , master’s , and bachelor’s degrees from ball state university , as well as a master of education policy and management from harvard university .
dr . bertram is a man of action and this book is a challenge to recognize the need for education reform and move forward with a sense of urgency . it is not a book that paints a negative picture of our kids or our educational systems , but it is a challenge to build on the latent capacity of students and educators . dr . bertram identifies and gives direction to accelerating performance in our schools that will ultimately improve our ability to compete at higher levels in a global marketplace . it ' s a must read if you care about the impact of the next generation .
vince has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications , and is a new york times bestselling author with his books , “dream differently : candid advice for america’s students” and
one nation under - taught : solving america’s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . ”
dr . bertram is a highly respect educator in america and is the leader of the one of the best stem curriculum providers in the country . he truly cares for students and wants to give a quality education for all students . i am looking forward to reading this book and if it is anything like his last book it will be challenging and eye opening .
a very insightful book written by someone who genuinely cares about america ' s students . bertram addresses the topics people are too timid to talk about , but should . i think every high school student should read this book before going to college . you won ' t be disappointed . even as a senior in college , i learned a few things from reading it .
dr . vince bertram is president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) . since joining the organization in june 2011 , pltw has grown to serve more than 10 , 500 schools across the u . s . , trained thousands of teachers , and received numerous national recognitions and awards . in 2014 , he was appointed by the u . s . department of state to serve as the education expert for its united states speaker and specialist program . he was appointed by governor mike pence and reappointed by governor eric holcomb to serve on the indiana state board of education , and he serves on the olin college of engineering president’s council . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to national publications , and is
vince holds an ed . d , ms , ed . s , and bs degrees from ball state university , a master’s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and mba degrees from georgetown university and esade business school . he also earned an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management , and is an alumnus of the chicago management institute at the university of chicago’s booth school of business .
vince bertram : we have a severe shortage of students pursuing rigorous science , technology , engineering , and mathematics curricula , which leads to a competitive workforce crisis . the united states has nearly 3 . 7 million unfilled jobs because of the skills gap , and it is estimated that by 2018 we will have an additional 1 . 2 million unfilled stem related jobs because of the skills gap . yet we have 23 million people unemployed or underemployed . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
vince bertram : my involvement with project lead the way ( pltw ) began in 2001 / 2002 school year in which we adopted pltw in a large urban high school in which i was principal . then as a school superintendent of a large urban district we set out to put pltw in all of our middle and high schools . i observed significant changes in school culture and overall performance through project lead the way . i then had the privilege to lead this organization . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
this book is the game changer . every teacher , parent , principal , elected official , corporate or community leader should read this book . dr . bertram shows how can solve the problem of under performance of american students and project lead the way is a model of excellence in preparing our kids for the future . if you want to help change the future , you should read this book . i ordered mine before it was even released !
dr . bertram holds an ed . d , ms , ed . s , and bs degrees from ball state university , a master’s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and mba degrees from georgetown university and esade business school . he also earned an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management and is an alumnus of the chicago management institute at the university of chicago’s booth school of business . in 2018 , he received the national instruments innovations in stem award , which celebrates an individual who is dedicated to equipping students for successful careers . dr . bertram received an honorary doctorate in engineering from the milwaukee school of engineering , was named a
distinguished hoosier
by governor mitch daniels , received the
intellectual contributions and faculty tribute
award for his contributions to the intellectual life at the harvard graduate school of education , and received the “distinguished alumni award” from ball state university .
one nation under taught offers a clear solution , providing a blueprint for helping students fall in love with stem subjects , and giving them the tools they need to succeed and go on for further study in these fields . the book challenges our whole way of thinking about education , and encourages educators and policy - makers at all levels to work together to make our schools places that promote curiosity and inspire a love of learning . if we do not change course , we will set our students and our country on the path to a lifetime of poverty . but if we can implement the reforms dr . bertram suggests , we can achieve long - lasting prosperity for our children and our nation as a whole .
it is very rewarding to see our growth and the amazing work our students and teachers are doing across the country . ”
washingtonexec : how are you all aiding in increasing u . s . education in math and science ?
over the past 15 years , project lead the way has produced compelling results in student performance . our students generally do better in math and science , but they also take more math and science – primarily because they understand the context in how to use math and math as a tool as opposed to learning math in isolation . it’s when students must apply math and science in rigorous courses they begin to understand the relevancy . ”
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the united states ' stem crisis is palpable . over the past several years , numerous studies report similar findings : the supply of stem - trained employees will not keep up with employers ' growing demand . one new study highlights the urgency of the shortage , concluding that current job openings in stem fields take , on average , nearly twice as long to fill as non - stem jobs . if the united states is to remain globally competitive , employers must step in with solutions .
the u . s . bureau of labor statistics estimates that by 2018 , there will be a record 1 . 2 million unfilled jobs in stem fields ( science , technology , engineering and math ) . a 2012 report from the president ' s council of advisors on science and technology highlighted the issue , concluding that if the u . s . is to retain its historical leadership in science and technology , we must increase the number of undergraduate degrees in stem by 34 percent annually over current rates , producing 1 million more stem professionals over the next decade .
while these studies highlight the need for stem professionals over the next five to 10 years , a newly published study shows that companies are struggling to find stem - trained talent now . last month , the brookings institution released its findings after analyzing millions of job vacancies : job openings in stem - related areas are posted for twice as long as non - stem jobs .
the brookings study even found that stem jobs requiring less than a bachelor ' s degree take longer to fill than non - stem jobs that require a bachelor ' s degree . the average posting length for
associate ' s - level and high - school - level stem jobs is 40 days , compared to just 37 days for non - stem jobs requiring a bachelor ' s degree and 31 days for non - stem jobs requiring an associate ' s degree .
the national association of manufacturers reports that this stem skills gap is so severe that there are approximately 600 , 000 unfilled jobs due to a lack of skilled workers .
it is becoming increasingly clear that business and industry must share the responsibility for educating and training the future workforce . chevron and lockheed martin , two of the world ' s leading employers of scientists and engineers , have invested millions of dollars into stem education across the u . s . , funding project lead the way ( pltw ) programs at the elementary , middle and high school levels . they ' ve realized that they can ' t wait for students to develop an interest in stem . they have to help spark it , and pltw ' s k - 12 stem education programs and teacher professional development , in place at more than 6 , 000 schools across the u . s . , are designed to do just that .
another pltw partner has taken a different , yet very effective , approach to training its workforce . a human resources recruiter for toyota says that historically , the auto manufacturer has filled vacancies by relying on external hires , internal team members who have obtained training through professional development programs , transfers from other toyota facilities , and graduates from traditional post - secondary technical programs . she says it takes four months or more to fill skilled technician positions that come with generous benefit and salary packages .
in 2009 , however , leaders at toyota took their workforce needs into their own hands with the creation of the advanced manufacturing technician ( amt ) program . today , in partnership with pltw and local community colleges , toyota recruits high school students into this two - year work / study program , in which students earn an associate ' s degree while training in a toyota facility , learning the skills and tools they need to be a skilled technician . upon completion of the amt program , 90 percent of the students are offered an internship with toyota , and 95 percent of those interns are offered full - time positions as skilled technicians .
the program has been so successful that toyota is implementing it in all of its north american production facilities . dennis parker , assistant manager at toyota ' s north american production support center in georgetown , kentucky , and director of the amt programs , says early numbers indicate that the majority of toyota ' s future skilled technician hires will come from the amt program .
it is critical that we take america ' s skills crisis into our own hands . we have the opportunity to change course by engaging students in stem learning and training the next generation workforce that america will rely on . early adopters of this strategy , like chevron , lockheed martin and toyota , are reaping the benefits .
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project lead the way is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for k - 12 students and teachers across the u . s .
we create an engaging classroom environment unlike any other . pltw empowers students to develop and apply in - demand , transportable skills by exploring real - world challenges . through our pathways in computer science , engineering , and biomedical science , students not only learn technical skills , but also learn to solve problems , think critically and creatively , communicate , and collaborate . we also provide teachers with the training , resources , and support they need to engage students in real - world learning .
pltw is an organization focused on empowering students and transforming the teaching experience – a proud tradition from the start of the organization that continues today . since 1997 , we have grown from a high school engineering program to offering comprehensive k - 12 pathways in computer science , engineering , and biomedical science .
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by creating an engaging learning environment , our programs empower students to develop in - demand skills to pursue rewarding careers , solve important challenges , and contribute to global progress . we also enable teachers to engage students in real - world learning . learn how pltw programs are making a difference in the lives of pltw students and teachers – and how they are applying what they know to advance their communities :
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we cannot do this important work alone . we work closely with educators and industry to develop and validate our programs . we collaborate with college , university , industry , and nonprofit partners to create opportunities for students to be recognized and expand on their skills . we are thankful for the many corporations , colleges and universities , philanthropic organizations , volunteers , and countless others who support our mission in a variety of ways .
through our sustainable business model , 100 percent of all philanthropic gifts go directly to fund grants for schools , teacher scholarships , pltw event sponsorships , or donor - approved initiatives .
when two students from kansas city , missouri , developed a plastic part for a ketchup bottle that would eliminate watery ketchup , media outlets throughout the world - - from popular science to abc news - - took notice . the invention was unique , but simple - a device that separates the water from the ketchup before the condiment is pushed out of the bottle . the students printed the part on their classroom 3 - d printer and tested it in a ketchup bottle , gratified to see that their designing , prototyping and commitment to the engineering design process had worked . so why all the attention ? some might say because we ' ve all dealt with watery ketchup . this is true . but the real reason , i believe , is that these high school students didn ' t just lament the problem . they took it a step further and did something about it , innovating what many of us have long wish existed .
america is a nation of inventors . the u . s . continues to lead other countries when it comes to the number of patent applications filed . but what truly makes america great is our nation ' s entrepreneurial mindset . from thomas edison and alexander graham bell to more modern - day inventors such as stephanie kwolek , who invented the material for bullet - proof vests , and jack dorsey of twitter and square , the united states is home to an impressive number of individuals who have gone out on their own , risked a great deal , and succeeded as entrepreneurs . and while most of us won ' t develop the next big product or fortune 500 company , we can play a role in continuing america ' s rich history of entrepreneurialism . we can help the students from kansas city , and our own students and children , take the leap from innovators to entrepreneurs .
some may argue that an entrepreneurial mindset is an inherent trait , one that a person is born with and cannot be taught . but i disagree . i believe we can foster an entrepreneurial mindset in our children from an early age - both at home and in the classroom - by nurturing their natural curiosity and characteristics such as risk taking , persistence and problem solving . we can create classrooms and education systems that are places where students can launch their entrepreneurial endeavors .
one of the biggest steps we must take with our children and students is giving them the freedom and confidence to take risks . too often , we put students on a risk - averse path ; we communicate that there is a correct and an incorrect way to do something , a right answer and a wrong answer to a question or problem . we reward the correct way and right answer , and discourage being wrong . we must change our thinking and behaviors . perhaps , instead of a student ' s answer being wrong , it ' s the correct answer to a different problem . we can nurture risk taking in our children through creating safe environments , both at home and at school , where they are not afraid to be wrong or fail . failure is an important part of learning . by creating such an environment , our children will have the freedom to think , explore or create new things . the same goes for employees within our organizations and businesses . risk taking must be celebrated , not stifled . not being afraid to take the risk is the mark of a true entrepreneur .
persistence and problem solving are also traits we must nurture in our students . the kansas city students encountered naysayers and failed prototypes along the way . they heard about other inventions for the same problem , even free solutions like simply shaking the bottle . but they weren ' t satisfied with those solutions . they knew there was something better . they dealt with design flaws and machinery malfunctions . but they persisted , never giving in to their failed attempts . to these students , this simply wasn ' t a classroom assignment ; it was their opportunity to find a solution . they were confident in their idea and abilities , and benefited from the support of those around them . the result was a physical part that worked - no more watery ketchup . and now is their opportunity to take it a step further - to persist and problem solve through the commercialization process to bring their invention to market .
after creating safe and innovative classroom environments , we also owe it to our students to teach them about the patent process and how to protect their intellectual property . and we must encourage them to form teams and work with others who can help springboard their idea and invention into a workable , marketable product . mark zuckerberg didn ' t create facebook in his college dorm room and take it from a website used by students at one university to the world ' s most - used social network overnight . rather , he assembled programmers , graphic artists , investors and many others that could contribute knowledge and skills he didn ' t have . by assembling this team and moving facebook beyond harvard , he took the leap from innovator to entrepreneur . he ' s just one example of a successful entrepreneur ; unfortunately , there are many inventors who never took the critical step to entrepreneur . just think about how many revolutionary inventions are sitting on notepads , hard drives and lab benches collecting dust . i ' d imagine quite a few .
each of us can take an active role in fostering the american entrepreneurial spirit . parents , teachers and educators have the opportunity to nurture the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs by reinforcing creative thinking and problem solving and creating safe environments where students feel comfortable taking risks . within our cities and communities , we can work to establish business incubators and business - friendly policies that encourage that leap from innovator to entrepreneur . and as leaders of organizations and businesses , we can encourage the entrepreneurial mindset within our current workforce , rewarding employees for ideas that improve upon products , processes and services . we need employees on our teams who possess the skills and qualities of an entrepreneur , but these skills and qualities must be nurtured from an early age . we must all take an active role in inspiring our students to think , create , build , fail and persist until they succeed . the risk is worth the reward .
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indianapolis ( may 27 , 2015 ) – gov . mike pence announced appointments to the newly revamped state board of education .
the new board follows the passage of senate enrolled act 1 , which reconstituted the board and changed its composition . under the reorganization , the governor has eight appointments with staggered terms . they’ll serve with two legislative appointments and the superintendent of public instruction . of the governor’s appointments , no more than five can be from the same political party . at least six must have professional experience in the field of education and only one member can be appointed from a particular congressional district .
pence called the board a “fresh start” and said members represent a wide cross - section of hoosiers from urban , suburban and rural school districts . the board of education has frequently clashed with superintendent glenda ritz since her election . board members andrea neal and dan elsener asked not to be considered for reappointment . tony walker , troy albert and brad oliver were not reappointed .
eddie melton , merrillville , first congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2016 ) – melton works as manager of federal governmental relations and community relations at northern indiana public service company ( nipsco ) . he currently serves on the commission on the social status of black males after being appointed by gov . pence . he also currently serves as midwest regional director on the american association of blacks in energy . he received the “20 under 40” young professionals award from the nwi times media company in 2011 , and received his bachelor’s degree from calumet college of st . joseph .
lee ann kwiatkowski , greenwood , ninth congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2016 ) – kwiatkowski currently serves as assistant superintendent for school improvement m . s . d . of warren township in indianapolis . previously , she held a variety of positions at the indiana department of education , including director of school turnaround , director of differentiated learning , and director of the title i program . she received her undergraduate degree from indiana state university , her master’s degrees in elementary education and educational administration from indiana university , and her educational specialist degree from indiana wesleyan university . she is currently working on her doctorate degree in education from oakland city university .
dr . david freitas , granger , second congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2018 ) – freitas has served on the sboe since he was appointed in june 2013 . he has a vast array of experience and has served as a university vice provost , a college dean of education for more than 20 years , a professor of graduate - level university courses in educational leadership for more than 30 years , an elected city school board member , a state department of education official , a national and international invited speaker on education issues , a consultant for the u . s . department of education , and a public school teacher and administrator .
cari whicker , uniondale , third congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2019 ) – whicker has served on the sboe since her appointment in april 2012 . she currently serves as a sixth grade language arts and social studies teacher at riverview middle school in huntington .
sarah o’brien , avon , fourth congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2019 ) – o’brien has served on the sboe since her appointment in april 2009 . o’brien currently works at river birch elementary school and will teach fourth grade next year .
gordon hendry , indianapolis , seventh congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2017 ) – hendry was first appointed in september 2013 . he is first vice president of cbre , inc . , where he serves as the midwest regional leader of the company’s public institutions and education solutions group .
bj watts , evansville , eighth congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2018 ) – watts has served on the sboe since his original appointment in 2012 . he has taught at the evansville vanderburgh school corporation ( evsc ) since 2001 , is a member of the evansville teachers association and the indiana state teachers association , and currently serves on the national association of state boards of education .
in addition to the members appointed by the governor , steve yager and byron l . ernest will serve on the sboe . senate president pro tem david long appointed yager while house speaker brian bosma appointed ernest .
the united states can no longer excuse its poor academic performance by asserting that students in other nations excel in rote learning , while ours are better at problem solving . recent test results clearly tell a different story .
last month , the latest round of international standardized test results showed american students are lagging behind the rest of the developed world not just in math , science and reading , but in problem solving as well . the 2012 program for international student assessment ( pisa ) test examined 44 countries ' students ' problem - solving abilities - - american students landed just above the average , but they still scored below many other developed countries , including britain , singapore , korea , japan , china and canada .
content knowledge and the ability to solve problems must both be priorities for our students . while some ability to solve problems comes from knowledge of facts and persistence , other problem solving requires curiosity and creativity . without this broader skill set , our students will not be prepared for the jobs of the future and success in the global economy . our education system , then , must focus not only on building students ' content knowledge , but also inspiring creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset . the countries that do so will be the ones that prosper .
i recently visited south korea as the u . s . department of state ' s speaker and specialist on stem ( science , technology , engineering and math ) education and engaged with diverse korean audiences on the topics of stem education and workforce development . south korea ' s students excel in the fields of math and science , consistently ranking among the top 10 countries on international assessments . they also excel in an area that some might find surprising : problem solving .
how do they achieve these results ? south korea is one of the most competitive , high - stakes education cultures in the world . according to bbc news and other sources , students attend school from roughly eight in the morning until four o ' clock in the afternoon , and then a large majority heads to a hagwon ( an after - hours tutoring school ) where they will spend several more hours before completing homework for the next day . in south korea , students take an exam at age 18 that will determine their placement in university , and , to a great extent , their career path .
but despite this high - stakes culture , south korea is not just focusing on rote learning . in the latest round of pisa exams , korean students ranked number two in the world in problem solving . during my visit , korean representatives noted that the education system is increasing emphasis on students ' creativity .
in america , we must make core subjects like math and science relevant for students , and at the same time , foster creativity , curiosity and a passion for problem solving . that ' s what stem education does . stem is about using math and science to solve real - world challenges and problems . this applied , project - based way of teaching and learning allows students to understand and appreciate the relevancy of their work to their own lives and the world around them . once they grasp core concepts , students are able to choose a problem and use their own creativity and curiosity to research , design , test and improve a viable solution .
children are born with a natural curiosity . give a child a toy and watch him or her play for hours . listen to the questions a child asks . children have a thirst to understand things . but then they go to school . they are taught how to take tests , how to respond to questions - - how to do school . at our own peril , we teach them compliance . we teach them that school isn ' t a place for creativity . that must change .
america is home to many of the world ' s greatest innovators and a place where entrepreneurs can bring innovations to life . curiosity , creativity and persistence in solving problems have made these innovations and successes possible . we should be a world leader in problem solving and creative thinking instead of being satisfied with being in the middle of the pack - - and with the right focus on stem education , we can . we must stop reducing and minimizing students ' creativity and excitement and instead begin nurturing it in every classroom , in every city , in every state in america . we must invest all the resources and energy we can into creating an educational culture that values not only excellence in math and science , but excellence in creativity , innovation and entrepreneurship .
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us airways ( formerly known as usair ) was a major american airline that ceased to operate independently when the federal aviation administration granted a single operating certificate ( soc ) for us airways and american airlines on april 8 , 2015 .

publicly , the two carriers appeared to merge when their reservations systems and booking processes were merged on october 17 , 2015 ; however , other systems were still separate at that time .

the airline had an extensive international and domestic network , with 193 destinations in 24 countries in north america , south america , europe and the middle east .

the airline was a member of the star alliance , before becoming an affiliate member of oneworld in march 2014 .

us airways utilized a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircraft , as well as 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircraft operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name us airways express via code sharing agreements .

the carrier operated the us airways shuttle , a us airways brand which provided hourly service between boston , new york city and washington , d.c .

as of october 2013 , us airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights ( 1,241 us airways mainline , 1,790 us airways express ) roughly 60 % of us airways flights were operated by us airways express .

in 1979 , after passage of the airline deregulation act , allegheny airlines changed its name to usair and began seeking to expand its operations .

a decade later , it had acquired piedmont airlines and pacific southwest airlines , and was one of the u.s. 's seven remaining transcontinental legacy carriers .

in 2005 , america west airlines carried out a reverse merger , acquiring the assets and branding of the larger us airways while putting the america west leadership team largely in charge of the merged airline .

in february 2013 , american airlines and us airways announced plans to merge , creating the largest airline in the world .

the holding companies of american and us airways merged effective december 9 , 2013 .

in preparation for their eventual integration , the airlines began offering reciprocal frequent flyer benefits on january 7 , 2014 , and us airways left star alliance to join oneworld on march 31 , 2014 .

the combined airline carries the american airlines name and branding and will maintain the existing us airways hubs in charlotte , philadelphia , phoenix , washington , dc for a period of at least five years under the terms of a settlement with the department of justice and several state attorneys general .

us airways management runs the combined airline from the american headquarters in fort worth , texas .

on april 8 , 2015 , the faa officially granted a single operating certificate for both carriers , marking the end of us airways as an independent carrier .

the brand continued to exist until october .

on july 13 , 2015 , american announced that it planned to discontinue the us airways brand name on october 17 , 2015 .

on that date , us airways made the final flight for the airline from san francisco to philadelphia with stops at phoenix and charlotte , operating as flight 1939 — with 1939 commemorating the birth of all american aviation , which evolved over the decades to become us airways .

however , repainting of us airways ' planes into the american airlines scheme was expected to take until " late 2016 " , with new flight attendant uniforms also being introduced in 2016 , at which point the us airways brand was to no longer be displayed on any of its former planes , employees or assets .

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us airways is a us airline based in tempe , arizona and is star alliance member . at usingmiles , we want to provide you with information on the useful features of the us airways website . the us airways website offers information on us airways flights , us airways reservations , us airways baggage policy , us airways flight status , and us airways dividend miles , its frequent program .
2003 : us airways emerges from bankruptcy . midway airlines joins the us airways express network .
us airways and america west jets in phoenix on may 19 , 2005 . america west acquired us airways that year but took us airways more - recognizable name .
1998 : us airways buys shuttle inc . , which has flown under the us airways name since 1992 .
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us airways , owned by us airways group , inc . is the sixth largest airline in the united states .
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. us airways merged with america west holdings in 2005 , with the latter assuming the us airways name on its flights and equipment . in early 2013 us airways agreed to merge with
us airways flight attendant malva mcsween was among the crew working us airways last - ever flight on oct . 16 , 2015 .
a us airways express dash 8 is already ahead of us in the pattern as we descend .
2005 : phoenix - based america west holdings buys us airways group , but the us airways brand survives and america west ceo doug parker runs the combined airline . us airways group emerges from bankruptcy .
us airways president and ceo bruce lakefield said the merger will ensure us airways’ long - term viability and the security of its employees .
travelers still will book us airways flights on us airways ' website and american flights on american ' s website . us airways travelers will check in at us airways ticket counters , american passengers at american ' s ticket counters , even if they are in different terminals .
but one former leader of the us airways chapter of the air line pilots association says us airways pilots never insisted on date of hire .
the airline operates the us airways shuttle , a us airways brand which provides hourly service between key northeastern markets . regional airline service is branded as us airways express , operated by contract and subsidiary airline companies .
us airways has long been a proponent for consolidation in our industry ,
us airways chief executive doug parker said in a statement .
. this means you need to bank your hotel stay to us airways ( or at least double dip to us airways with hilton ) .
american has a more aggressive timeline for painting us airways planes . the final us airways plane will be painted in american colors by summer 2016 .
now , if you’re feeling nostalgic for us airways , you can still see that livery on the us airways heritage livery aircraft ( n578uw ) .
whether you are taking a flight on us airways or picking someone up who flew us airways , it is important to check the us airways flight status . this useful feature on the us airways website can prepare you to either arrive early or late to the airport . on the us airways flight status page you can look up by flight number , or by destination .
shortly after the government ' s announcement , us airways , a unit of the us airways group , said it would no longer pursue the transaction .
in january 2006 , the airline began consolidating its operations under the us airways brand , and all america west flights became branded as us airways flights .
us airways flight 1939 , the final us airways flight , leaves philadelphia international airport en route to charlotte on friday , oct . 16 , 2015 .
america west and us airways merged last week , and the combined airlines began operating as us airways . here are answers to frequently asked . . .
travelers won’t find any us airways signs at airports and can’t book tickets on us airways’ website as the airline’s ticket reservations system now is merged with american’s .
unisys and businessweek refer to us airways as a legacy carrier . the las vegas review - journal refers to us airways as a low - cost airline .
no , the us airways companion certificate is valid for travel on flights within the 48 contiguous united states and to / from canada on flights marketed and operated by us airways , or on flights marketed and operated by us airways express .
six senior executives from us airways were named , along with four from american .
american airlines , us airways to be cleared for takeoff wednesday with faa ok .
after booking your us airways tickets you can check your flight status . here .
us airways is slowing disappearing - on the inside of planes , at least .
livery main article : us airways livery us airways has had various different liveries both under the us airways and usair name . in general the express and shuttle divisions have had liveries that closely parallel the company - wide livery at the time .
us airways makes $ 8 billion bid for delta - nov . 15 , 2006
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us airways and american airlines declined to comment on speculation about a potential combination .
with the headline : united is in talks about a merger with us airways .
american airlines , us airways report combined $ 1 . 95 billion earnings for 2013
the last day to share us airways dividend miles is march 25 , 2015 .
one last look at n319aw before i head up to the us airways club .
us airways . the flight ' s on us . no kidding .
due to the occasional glitch at us that accidentaly lets out obscenely low fares .
along with united and us airways , other star members include lufthansa , singapore airlines , all nippon airways and air canada .
us airways joins transatlantic jv , adds british airways codeshare
is part of atw plus , our online premium membership .
though high oil prices will continue to dog us airways and other carriers , neidl said he expects us airways to overcome its problems and have a good performance in 2008 . he ' s put an
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us airways’ roots go back to 1939 and an early predecessor called all american aviation . the us airways name was first used officially on feb . 27 , 1997 .
us airways will join the alliance in six to nine months after completing computer upgrades and other changes , said david n . siegel , the chief executive of us airways .
us airways has assured customers they won’t notice any changes following its deci . . .
an undated file photo of a us airways express plane operated by regional carrier republic .
the successful emergency landing in 2009 in the hudson river of us airways flight 1549 .
us airways shifts 130 training jobs to n . c . | pittsburgh post - gazette
us airways files bankruptcy ; retirement systems of alabama acquires 37 . 5 percent holding .
us airways provides daily flights to charlotte and weekend service to washington reagan . effective october 17th , us airways will officially merge with american airlines , operating as one airline .
us airways pilot steve mckee is among the employees who expect to lose their jobs .
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don’t tell that to us airways fan susan debruhl of aiken , s . c .
in july 2006 , us airways and america west ordered 20 new airbus a350 aircraft .
united and us airways could combine operations at airports like ronald reagan national in washington .
wednesday ' s reported merger talks were not the first for united and us airways .
the new airline will keep all of american ' s and us airways ' hubs .
us airways : we can get financing , most forumers can ' t .
america west and us airways merged last week , and the combined airlines began operating as us airways . here are answers to frequently asked questions on how this affects travelers :
yes , all reservations and tickets issued for travel on us airways will be honored .
us airways b734 at ft . myers on jul 10th 2013 , tail strike on landing
in 2005 , us airways merged with america west , keeping the us airways name .
here ' s the reality : us airways effectively died in 2005 ,
snyder said .
there ' s no question about it ; america west took over . despite the us airways name sticking around , it just became a bigger america west .
yes . when booking your reservation , be sure to provide your aadvantage number to earn aadvantage miles on us airways , us airways express and us airways shuttle flights . you can also add your aadvantage number to any existing reservation on urltoken or usairways . com .
in an interview with usa today about us airways ' ast flight , american airlines spokeswoman martha thomas said that the airline “definitely wanted to give a nod to us airways and everyone that helped us build this airline . ”
some regional aircraft are expected to remain in the us airways express livery until may 2017 . currently , there are approximately 54 aircraft that remain in the us airways express colors .
many industry experts say the only way american and us airways can compete with larger rivals is by merging their strengths . us airways would gain american’s lucrative international routes , while american’s larger hubs would be fed passengers from us airways’ network in smaller cities across the nation .
job : responding to a backlog of e - mails and letters from us airways travelers .
hub : us airways operates mainly from phoenix - sky harbor international airport ( phx ) .
2002 : us airways files for bankruptcy , emerging the next year from chapter 11 protection .
us airways said the bankruptcy court would help it in
reaching new labor agreements .
us airways operates hubs in charlotte , philadelphia , phoenix and las vegas . us airways also maintains focus city operations at washington reagan national , new york laguardia , pittsburgh and boston .
the unions rebuffed management ' s efforts to merge staffs from the former america west and us airways . meanwhile , customers ranked us airways at the bottom of the industry in service .
once you answer correctly it’ll ask you to log - in with your us airways number .
union workers for american airlines agreed to a potential merger , announced us airways on friday .
more recently , hines and us airways engaged consultant ssrcx to facilitate the property’s leed certification .
celebrations at sky harbor international airport in phoenix , us airways headquarters in tempe , ariz .
it will be one of the first airports to have joint us airways - american operations .
us airways customers wait at the counter in pittsburgh international airport on march 24 , 2000 .
us airways pilots gather at pittsburgh international airport on tuesday , jan . 14 , 2003 .
note : the following list shows the airports that are operated by us airways prior to merger . this list does not include american airlines , the airline us airways is merging with . once the merger is completed , all of us airways ' hubs are under american airlines .
a million miler , one who has flown 1 million miles on us airways and us airways express ( including miles flown on americawest airlines prior to their merger with us airways in 2008 ) . million milers receive silver preferred status for life , regardless of future flight activity .
what is the policy for same - day flight changes on american vs . us airways ?
no . us airways does not offer a card that gives access to the admirals club .
* yes , all reservations and tickets issued for travel on us airways will be honored .
my ride today to phl today would be n819aw , a former us airways a319 that was painted in aa colors a few months back , but retains its us airways interior . before us airways , this bird was in service with america west before their own merger with cactus .
2005 : america west , led by ceo doug parker , merges with us airways . charlotte is the combined airline’s largest hub . us airways is based in phoenix and run by parker .
the us airways cactus call sign , a piece of arizona history , dates back to 1987 .
a undated file picture shows a us airways a330 - 300 flying over toulouse in southern france .
a us airways flight prepares to depart from pittsburgh international airport on sept . 13 , 2004 .
the us airways name went out with a sentimental bang in the wee hours of saturday morning .
single one of those carriers had an opportunity to merge with us airways yet didn ' t .
“a tie - up with us airways is potentially very messy , ” mr . swelbar said .
the world’s biggest airline was officially created on monday with the merger of american airways and us airways , capping a round of consolidation that has worried the us government , rivals and consumer groups .
also , some regional aircraft will still operate in the us airways express livery until may 2017 .
while still operating some flights as us airways , american has begun to paint us airways aircraft in the new american airlines livery . watch the transformation as this airbus a319 gets its new look .
company information and profile of us airways group a major american corporation . the following profile and background facts about us airways group provides company and business information for research and general interest including business address and telephone details , business industry , company description , slogan , us airways group customer service statement and whether us airways group appears in the fortune 500 company listing - all useful business information .
us airways group company address : 111 w . rio salado pkwy . , tempe , az 85281
trip report - us airways ( e175 , 757 ) , st . louis to st . maarten
us airways and america west airlines for you to begin enjoying the benefits of the combined companies .
american has been preparing for this day since its $ 11 billion merger with us airways in december 2013 . executives — many of whom are former us airways executives — are being careful because they have bad memories of us airways’ bungled merger with america west airlines’ reservation systems after their 2005 merger .
in the case of a mixed itinerary where the aadvantage elite member is checking in with american for the first flight and connecting to a us airways flight , the customer would need to see a us airways airport agent for an upgrade on us .
nfl steelers livery us airways a319 at minneapolis - st paul international airport . this livery celebrates the national football league ' s steelers team from pittsburgh , which is a major hub for us airways .
in 2007 , us airways accepted $ 4 million in state taxpayer grants and tax credits to open the center . closing the center would continue a long decline of us airways ' presence in pittsburgh .
the funds own nearly a quarter of us airways , having bought most of the shares in 1996 .
us airways announced tuesday that it has been awarded the landing rights to add flights at london heathrow .
in economy there are 238 seats . us airways is starting to retrofit them with seatback tv screen .
disability - whether or not you are eligible for us airways long term disability plan ( ltd ) .
gate agents make the final boarding announcement for us airways flight 1939 on oct . 16 , 2015 .
us airways flight 1939 pulls away from a gate in san francisco on oct . 16 , 2015 .
us airways flight 1939 pushes back from the gate in san francisco on oct . 16 , 2015 .
delta and northwest join united airlines and us airways , which are seeking to emerge from bankruptcy reorganisation .
the american us airways news is only the latest in a string of high - profile airline mergers .
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us airways has still not reached agreements with all of its unions following its merger in 2005 with america west airlines , while united’s pilots and flight attendants were adamantly opposed to a deal with us airways .
us airways’ announcement came as continental’s executives were on a conference call to discuss the company’s quarterly results .
planes for united and us airways , whose merger talks ended , at an airport terminal in phoenix .
newsroom - the entire us airways mainline fleet livery makeover is complete - american airlines group , inc .
the formal end of us airways means that beginning at midnight on friday , all of its former routes will be coded as american airlines flights . in addition , the us airways website will shut down .
you can request missing mileage credit for flights flown on us airways by completing an online mileage request form . when completing this form , choose us airways from the “select airline flown” drop - down menu .
yes . you can now redeem your miles for any seat with aanytime® awards on us airways flights .
it appears that us airways will merge their frequent flier program on march 28 , 2015 with american .
until we receive merger approval , customers who want to fly us airways should book through us airways , and customers who want to fly america west airlines should book through america west . no us airways flights are operating in conjunction with america west airlines at this time . we remain independent companies and competitors .
* until we receive regulatory approval , customers who want to fly us airways should book through us airways , and customers who want to fly america west airlines should book through america west . no us airways flights are operating in conjunction with america west airlines at this time . we remain independent companies and competitors .
american airlines has given its strongest indication yet that the us major intends to bring its ‘main cabin extra’ extra legroom product to merger partner us airways’ aircraft .
no , until the merger is finalized , please continue to use america westâ€™s website for bookings on them and the us airways website for bookings on us .
no , until the merger is finalized , please continue to use america west’s website for bookings on them and the us airways website for bookings on us .
' cactus ' call sign fades into us airways history on an overcast day at philadelphia international airport , a us airways flight from london used it for the last time . check out this story on urltoken urltoken
littell says he ' s happy to see us airways become part of the world ' s biggest airline , but concedes it
will be sad to see the memories of the us airways name fade .
tears , tales and champagne flow on us airways ' last - ever flight the us airways name went out with a sentimental bang in the wee hours of saturday morning . check out this story on urltoken urltoken
simply , america west purchased us airways , but the us airways brand remained dominant while doug parker became the ceo of the combined airline . however like the american / twa merger , the transition was very rocky , and the full integration has yet to be completed . for example , us airways has two pilot contracts , one for pilots employed by us airways prior to the merger and one for america west pilots .
it does point out they did change the color of the us airways text to match the color scheme . if they continued this the
american
title would be dark blue like the us airways title .
a us airways jet lands at charlotte / douglas international airport and passes the tail fin of a us airways jet on the ground on tuesday , oct . 9 , 2007 in charlotte , n . c .
us airways ? unveiled this airbus a319 with a pittsburgh steelers paint scheme in september 2007 at pittsburgh international airport . the plane is one of several for us airways to sport the logo of an nfl team .
us airways merged with american airlines in 2013 . the combined airline operates under the american name , but some planes will continue flying with the us airways livery until they can all be repainted by next year .
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down the back are 263 economy seats . us airways is starting to retrofit them with seatback tv screen .
philadelphia – the us airways name went out with a sentimental bang in the wee hours of saturday morning .
* sept . 12 , 2004 : us airways files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a second time .
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in may 2006 , the us airways and america west web sites were merged . the new us airways web site unites the two brands using graphics and styles reflective of the airline ' s new livery and services .
on november 11 , 2007 , us airways announced nonstop service between philadelphia and london ' s heathrow airport .
the wreckage of the us airways plane that landed in the hudson river in new york , january 2009 .
jean medina , a united spokeswoman , and andrew christie , a us airways spokesman , declined to comment .
us airways , formed in 2005 from a merger with america west airlines , still has two pilot unions .
a combined us airways and american airlines would be on par with the world’s largest , united continental holdings .
american airlines , us airways report combined $ 1 . 95 billion earnings for 2013 | airlines | dallas news
us airways is closing its pittsburgh area flight operations control center as part of its merger with american airlines .
as a top company in the airlines industry us airways group specialize in providing daily flights to worldwide destinations .
british airways do not offer a company travel loyalty programme in the us but our partner american airlines does .
no entertainment on us airways domestic flights even in first class , at least those we ' ve flown .
thank you for your continued support . we look forward to seeing you on your next us airways flight .
you should feel comfortable making advance bookings on us airways , as we are conducting our business as usual .
american / us airways ticket counter agents offered to print old - style thick - stock tickets for fliers who wished to have a souvenir of us flight 1939 .
us airways has launched a codeshare with british airways ( ba ) after becoming an affiliate member of the atlantic joint business between ba , american airlines , iberia and finnair . american and us airways closed their merger in december and earlier this year ba parent international airlines group ( iag ) said it hoped to integrate us airways’ flights into the atlantic joint business . in a statement , ba said us airways joined the group as an affiliate member on march 31 . “it will . . .
3x points for flights booked directly with airlines . 2x points at us restaurants , us gas stations , and at us supermarkets . 1x points on other purchases .
stephen johnson , also of us airways , will serve as executive vice president for corporate affairs that deal with legal , governmental , and regulatory issues . derek kerr of us airways will be installed as chief financial officer .
charles alford , a us airways customer service worker from raleigh / durham , proudly shows off his boarding pass to be on the last - ever us airways flight on oct . 16 , 2015 , in san francisco .
but after doug parker rang the nasdaq bell monday from fort worth , texas , signaling the completion of the $ 17 billion us airways - american airlines merger , us airways started its gradual fade into the history books .
us airways will make its final flight on friday as the carrier ' s slow merger with american airlines is completed . but expect to see planes stamped with the us airways emblem soaring the skies for another few months .
in 2013 , us airways merged with american airlines to create the world’s largest airline . as part of the integration process us airways left the star alliance and is now a member of oneworld . in the future us airways will use the branding of american airlines , but is planning to keep using the us airways hubs in phoenix , charlotte and philadelphia for at least five years . the merged airline will be run from fort worth in texas .
the scrappy carrier began in 1983 with five destinations , expanded as far as hawaii and japan and survived a three - year bankruptcy case and 9 / 11 before merging with us airways in 2005 . in that merger , cactus prevailed over us airways ' call sign , usair , even though the merged airline took the us airways name .
in this file photo from oct . 29 , 2010 , a us airways express flight approaches philadelphia international airport .
then , eight years later , us airways ' top management essentially took control of american airlines during their merger .
news : us airways is raising the price for exit seats on transatlantic routes from $ 25 to $ 35 .
in december 1998 , us airways contracted with sabre group holdings to provide the airline ' s it services for 25 years . the $ 4 . 3 billion deal gave us airways the same computer reservation system as american airlines .
robert isom of us airways will take on the duties of chief operating officer of american airlines group and ceo of us airways , which will continue to operate as a separate airline following the merger until full integration is accomplished .
until the full integration of american airlines and us airways – which will see the combined airline retaining the american airlines name – us airways and its regional carriers will operate as one world affiliate members , under the american umbrella .
find us airways domestic flights available for all of your favorite united states destinations , from small towns , to the big cities , us airways can get you there . convenient flight schedules make it effortless to get where you need to go and arrive on time , all at the right price . popular us airways domestic flight routes include :
search expedia for the very best selection of us airways flights to whatever destination you ' re headed . us airways and expedia have teamed up to provide you with great discount airfares and flexible departure and arrival times to make your trip a truly comfortable , affordable , and memorable experience . fly with us airways today to see the difference .
us airways has a good punctuality record , with 81 % of flights arriving and departing on schedule during 2013 .
2013 : american airlines and us airways merge in december as part of american’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization .
america west and us airways said they may also seek to raise an additional $ 150 million in new stock .
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• jan . 25 , 2012 : us airways discloses it has hired advisers to explore a merger with american .
american is eliminating the us airways brand and shifting flight operations to a new center in fort worth , texas .
the fate of the center that oversees us airways ' flights has been the subject of speculation since us airways and american announced plans to merge early last year . they closed a $ 17 . 8 billion deal in december .
us airways : dammit , we ' re not going down alone ! us airways : quick ! we ' ve got the vultures distracted . giving you one more chance to get stranded in charlotte , for old times sake .
as a reminder , customers who are flying on american should continue to book their travel and check in with american . likewise , customers who are flying on us airways should book their travel and check in with us airways .
yes . you can book through us airways and book a flight operated by another airline but marketed by american .
i think a lot of us airways dividend miles members are wondering when their miles will be converted over to american aadvantage miles . currently us airways is offering a share miles promotion which is going on now through march 25 , 2015 , which means its safe to assume you will be able to redeem your us airways until then , since i can’t imagine that us airways would be encouraging people to share miles into a program that doesn’t still exist .
* you should feel comfortable making advance bookings on us airways , as we are conducting our business as usual .
us airways group , inc . ( formerly usair group , inc . ) is a holding company for several commercial airlines , of which us airways ( formerly usair ) is the largest . through its fleet of about 300 jets , us airways provides service to 95 destinations . in addition to its flagship carrier , which generated 87 percent of the parent company ' s operating revenues in 2001 , other subsidiaries operate a regional feeder network under the us airways express name . us airways is strongest in the northeast , and has had international success with transatlantic and caribbean routes .
beer is living proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy .
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by november 2013 , the two companies reached a deal with the department of justice to get the merger approved . the merger was completed by the end of 2013 . the us airways branding slowly began to fade , being replaced with the ‘new american’ livery . us airways flights at the time were sold as american airlines operated by us airways .
on february 9 , 2006 , us airways announced that it would become the first us - american
legacy
carrier to add the embraer 190 to its mainline fleet .
us airways ranked last out of 20 domestic airlines for systemwide on - time performance in march , april and may of 2007 according to the us department of transportation figures .
us airways also has a partnership with midwest airlines at kansas city . us airways allows for code sharing in kansas city with midwest to select destinations in arkansas , kansas , missouri , and nebraska . us airways express serves smaller rural communities from kansas city and uses the midwest airlines hub traffic to help fill the seats on these flights . the us airways express flights operated from kansas city are operated by air midwest , which is a division of mesa airlines .
if available , upgrades will be offered at check - in via all us airways check - in channels : usairways . com , us airways app , us airways mobile website , self - service kiosk , us airways airport agent or an admirals club representative in select admirals club locations on a first come , first - served basis . to secure an upgrade , all travelers in the reservation will need to agree to the upgrade options presented at check - in .
principal subsidiaries : allegheny airlines , inc . ; material services company , inc . ; midatlantic airways , inc . ; piedmont airlines , inc . ; potomac air , inc . ; psa airlines , inc . ; us airways leasing and sales , inc . ; us airways , inc .
as of the october 23 third–quarter earnings conference call , international demand had remained strong but us airways was closely monitoring the situation . in the event of a slowdown ( which some other us airlines have detected ) , us airways could reduce frequencies or move some 757s back to domestic flying .
the airline was officially rebranded as us airways on february 27 , 1997 . its planes showed off a new dark blue livery accentuated with red and white lines , with the us flag the new logo on the tail . that same year , us airways acquired the remainder of the former trump shuttle . the new us airways shuttle operated exclusively on boeing 727 - 200s , and later , on airbus a320s .
on an overcast day at philadelphia international airport , a us airways flight from london used it for the last time .
the markets : market place ; stalwart investors in us airways stand to gain vindication , but probably no big celebration .
pension plans covered the retirement income plan for pilots of us airways , inc . terminated on march 31 , 2003 .
…airlines agreed to merge with us airways in a deal that would create the largest u . s . airline . …
american airlines is slowing switching branding on former us airways planes . photo : andrew wee / flickr ( creative commons )
all passengers on the last leg of flight 1939 received this coin commemorating the last - ever flight on us airways .
for example , us airways didn’t allow live pets to fly in a plane’s hold , while american did . they went with american’s policy , which meant us airways employees had to be trained on how to check and handle live pets .
us airways , meanwhile , is the descendant of a company formed in 1939 to provide mail service to western pennsylvania .
a reason why ua , dl , co and nw didn ' t want to merge with us airways post 2005 .
mr . keay suggested that a marriage of american and us airways would make sense because the companies have complementary networks .
us airways and ual have courted for a decade — interrupted only by their turns in bankruptcy between 2002 and 2005 .
us airways is a delaware corporation with its principal place of business in tempe , ariz . last year us airways flew more than 50 million passengers to more than 200 destinations worldwide and took in more than $ 13 billion in revenue .
us airways celebrated its final flight friday with champagne toasts at stops in philadelphia , charlotte , phoenix and san francisco .
us airways will all but slip into airline history when american airlines combines the two carriers’ reservations systems on 17 october .
the only aircraft left in the us airways livery will be the heritage airbus a321 that american debuted earlier in 2015 .
everett , bridget .
how to upgrade to first class on us airways
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i flew last 28th sept from brussels to houston with us airways n no personal entertainment on board . did not expect this from us airways ; very dissapointed . like i was flying in ancient time ( 10 to 15 years ago )
how will the upgrade priority for complimentary and 500 - mile upgrades work on american airlines vs . us airways flights ?
i’m an aadvantage elite status member . which benefits will apply to me when i travel on us airways right now ?
at this time , american and us airways will each maintain their separate loyalty programs . both american and us airways will continue to evaluate how best to structure the loyalty program moving forward , including decisions about the purchase of elite status .
i have elite status in the america west flightfund program . can i use my first class upgrades on us airways ?
until approval of the merger , a process expected to take several months , it will be business as usual for us airways and america west customers , and there will be no joint marketing or operations between the two airlines . you should continue to book flights through urltoken , us airways reservations or your travel agent , check in for flights at us airways counters and redeem dividend miles for flights on us airways or any of our star alliance or frequent flyer program partners .
i have elite status in the america west flightfund program . can i use my first class upgrades on us airways ?
there are two additional key dates later in the year , according to people familiar with the matter . on april 1 , us airways will adopt american’s meal windows and catering , and on september 1 , the us airways soft product ( i . e . in - flight service ) will mirror american’s . also by that date , new aircraft being delivered to us airways will have the new aa interiors . a spokesman for us airways would not comment specifically about these plans .
fly us airways , we ' ll get you nowhere fast !
we ' re us airways , we ' ll get you to your destination but your luggage is subject to debate !
we ' re us airways , where chapter 11 isn ' t just a section in your history books anymore .
at us airways , we can ' t promise to get you there on - time , but we ' ll get you there eventually .
us airways group , inc . is the parent corporation for us airways mainline jet and express divisions as well as several related companies , all in the air transportation industry . from the company ' s beginnings in 1939 as all - american aviation , inc . , the present - day us airways is the inheritor of a number of famous names in u . s . aviation . us airways has been an aviation innovator , particularly in the building of alliances through code - sharing .
oct . 17 , 2015 : the final us airways flight is scheduled to take off from san francisco and land in philadelphia . the us airways name and brand will be officially retired , with all systems combined under the new american airlines .
no , at this time , us airways does not offer a 24 - hour hold on tickets as urltoken offers . however , us airways does offer a refund within 24 hours for tickets purchased on urltoken or via the airline’s reservations desk .
us airways ' reservation system will go dark saturday morning just after midnight . us airways ' website will follow . and at airports across the nation , airline staff will begin removing us airways branding after the company ' s last flights on friday . the goal is to have american airlines signage up in its place by the time flights begin again on saturday morning .
qatar airways , american airlines , iag’s british airways , iberia and latam are all members of the one world airline alliance .
the new us airways , the sixth largest airline in the us , is the result of the first merger between us legacy carriers in the post–2001 era : america west’s acquisition of the old us airways in september 2005 . ( the second post–2001 merger , between delta and northwest , closed on october 29 — see aviation strategy , september 2008 , for analysis ) .
* no , until the merger is finalized , please continue to use america west ' s web site for bookings on them and the us airways web site for bookings on us .
in this april 8 , 2010 file photo , a us airways plane takes off from sky harbor international airport in phoenix .
from there , flight 1939 heads to san francisco , then returns to pennsylvania as the last - ever us airways flight .
in 2013 , american and us airways merged creating the largest airline in the world and leaving just four major airline companies .
now , that aircraft lives inside the carolinas aviation museum in charlotte . letters stretching across its fuselage read : us airways .
last month , united also discussed the possibility of merging with phoenix - based us airways ( lcc , fortune 500 ) .
during the transition period as they work towards their full integration , american and us airways will maintain their current loyalty programmes .
the us airways pittsburgh hub has actually been in decline for years . us airways says it lost $ 40 million there last year . as recently as the year 2000 , us airways and its regional affiliates operated over 500 daily departures to more than 110 destinations at their pittsburgh hub . with the latest capacity reduction , fewer than 70 departures to 21 destinations will remain .
) is the holding company for american airlines and us airways . together with american eagle and us airways express , the airlines operate an average of nearly 6 , 700 flights per day to more than 330 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs in
us airways flights are delayed 40 % of the time . when there is a delay , it averages about 27 minutes .
american airlines officially emerged from bankruptcy , closing a blockbuster deal with us airways to become the world ' s largest airline .
aviation enthusiasts were plentiful at san francisco international airport ahead of us airways ' final departure on oct . 16 , 2015 .
the crowd assembled for us airways ' final flight listens to gateside speeches in san francisco on oct . 16 , 2015 .
passengers board the last leg of us airways flight 1939 the evening of oct . 16 , 2015 , in san francisco .
the airline has hub airports in philadelphia , pittsburgh and charlotte , n . c . us airways and its us airways express regional unit have 3 , 300 daily flights . the airline also operates shuttle service connecting boston , new york and washington .
* aug . 11 , 2002 : us airways files for bankruptcy protection after a $ 2 - billion loss in 2001 .
* march 31 , 2003 : us airways emerges from chapter 11 bankruptcy protection , shedding $ 2 billion in operating costs .
us airways files chapter 11 september 13 , 2004 – us airways filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on sunday , sept 12 . this is the second time in the last 25 months that the airline has gone to court for protection from creditors .
although the us airways brand is gone , it will take a little longer for it to disappear completely . the look of us airways planes , uniforms , flight tracking systems and labor seniority lists still will be separate from american’s for a while .
us airways 2007 net profit up more than 40 %
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us airways records $ 2 . 2 billion 2008 loss
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us airways group inc . is eager to ring in the new year after getting beat up on wall street in 2007 .
us airways pilot capt .
sully
sullenberger speaks to congress :
my pay has been cut by 40 %
a pleasant woman at us airways told him not to worry ; he would be made whole for his losses . but then the matter shifted to us airways’ insurer , the american international group , operating under government stewardship since its bailout last fall .
new york ( cnnmoney . com ) - - us airways announced thursday that it has discontinued merger talks with united airlines .
us airways and american airlines are joining forces in an $ 11 billion deal to create the world ' s largest airline .
shares of us airways rose 17 cents , or 1 . 2 percent , to $ 14 . 66 in premarket trading .
the first us airways plane was painted in the american livery in january 2014 , just one month after the merger closed .
because of your loyalty to us airways , i want to make you aware of an important step our company has taken .
until approval of the merger , a process expected to take several months , it will be business as usual for us airways and america west customers , and there will be no joint marketing or operations between the two airlines . you should continue to book flights through www . usairways . com , us airways reservations or your travel agent , check in for flights at us airways counters and redeem dividend miles for flights on us airways or any of our star alliance or frequent flyer program partners .