College of Charleston biologist uses nature to solve human problems
November 15, 2022
As a biologist, Deborah Bidwell can tell you about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees. She can also tell you how that understanding of nature can help…
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College of Charleston Opera Workshop Showcase Explores ‘What If’
November 10, 2022
Life is made up of many moments and decisions that lead to the next. But how would things have played out if we made a different choice, gone in a…
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CCSD, MUSC, and TTC team up to expand healthcare career opportunities for students
November 10, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced a partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Trident Technical College (TTC) that will expand opportunities for Charleston area students to…
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College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team ready for action
November 7, 2022
The 2022-23 NCAA basketball season is set to start next week. On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team will begin its march toward a conference…
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Game On! Thousands of students statewide learning about life science careers, lining up to win prizes
November 2, 2022
In response to an unprecedented initiative rolling out across the Palmetto State, tens of thousands of South Carolina middle and high school students are learning about the state’s fastest-growing industry…
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Four CCSD schools awarded grants from Laura Bush Foundation
November 1, 2022Springfield Elementary School and Pepperhill Elementary School, along with Burke High School, and R.B. Stall High School were each awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s…
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College of Charleston and national columnist launch Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility
October 31, 2022
In today’s world where the loudest voices often drown out differing points of view and make productive debate difficult, civil discourse has become an oxymoron. The hard truth is that…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $58 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for 16 South Carolina school districts
October 26, 2022Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $58.46 million from President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to South Carolina school districts through the…
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USC streamlines logo, introduces new spirit mark
October 26, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced it will simplify its branding marks, focusing on its iconic tree-and-gates academic logo and introducing a USC spirit mark. The university also will sunset…
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Clemson University Teacher Residency Program wins Riley Institute statewide award
October 26, 2022
Clemson University Teacher Residency Program received the twelfth annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence during a celebration of South Carolina public education presented by Furman University’s Riley…
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Female faculty members from MUSC and College of Charleston receive $2.4M grant to tackle gender disparities in innovation
October 25, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the College of Charleston have been awarded an Innovative Program to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) grant totaling $2.4 million from the National…
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CCSD leadership announcement
October 25, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Anita Huggins as Deputy Superintendent of Schools. Huggins’ commitment and deep sense of service have been critical to CCSD over the last two decades.…
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University of South Carolina establishes Clyburn endowed chair through $1.5 million gift from Boeing
October 20, 2022
The Boeing Company has provided the University of South Carolina with a $1.5 million gift to establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and…
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster proclaims October 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool DayÂ
October 18, 2022
South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) announced that Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Oct. 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day. In the proclamation, Gov. McMaster encourages all South Carolinians to…
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South Carolina releases 2022 Report Cards for schools
October 18, 2022
The SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 School Report Cards, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019. The Report Cards,…
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Seymour and Paylor appointed CCSD’s Interim Co-General Counsel
October 17, 2022Experienced attorney and retired federal judge to lead CCSD’s legal office Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that the Honorable Judge Margaret Seymour, a retired U.S. District Court Judge, and…
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General admission passes and special event tickets now on sale for SEWE 2023
October 17, 2022
Tickets are now available for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’s 41st annual show, to be held February 17-19, 2023 in Charleston, SC After celebrating 40 years of wildlife art and the…
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CCSD improves on Advanced Placement results
October 13, 2022
Scholars from Charleston County School District (CCSD) made significant gains on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the 2021-2022 school year. The national testing organization recently released results, and CCSD improved…
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Drayton Hall Elementary named Apple Distinguished School
October 13, 2022
Drayton Hall Elementary School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025, thanks to a digital learning culture built around connection, creation,…
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106 Charleston County students receive Meeting Street Scholarship
October 6, 2022
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit helping high-achieving students with financial need to pay for college, today announced its second class of scholarship recipients. This remarkable group of students…
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Teachers’ Supply Closet receives grant from Power:Ed to ensure teachers and students have needed classroom supplies
October 5, 2022Pictured L to R: Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Director; TSC volunteers; and Lynette Duggins, TSC Executive Director (holding sign). Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC) has received a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches From Our Future Scholars to Yours Campaign
October 4, 2022
Staff share their stories as part of SC’s 529 plan’s 20th anniversary State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today the launch of a new social media campaign promoting South Carolina’s Future…
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South Carolina students outperform nation on Advanced Placement, SAT scores remain steady
September 29, 2022
The College Board has released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students again exceeded the nation on eight out of the…
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Five South Carolina schools named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 28, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing…
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CSU President elected to serve on Big South Conference Executive Committee
September 27, 2022
Charleston Southern University President Dr. Dondi Costin is the new vice president of the Big South Conference Executive Committee for 2022-23. The Big South Conference Executive Committee has the authority…
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Three Public Education programs named finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award
September 22, 2022
Clemson University’s Teacher Residency Program, Communities In Schools of SC, and Upstate Schools Consortium are being recognized for their positive impact on public education in South Carolina. The three initiatives…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness assessments
September 19, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education released statewide public school results on September 19, 2022 for Ready to Work (R2W) and the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for…
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Support Charleston students with Heart Math Tutoring this school year
September 19, 2022
Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors to support 100 Charleston students during the 2022/23 school year! Signup today and make an impact in a child’s life with just 1…
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Turn90 prison to workforce program receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand services to the Upstate
September 19, 2022Turn90, a nonprofit operating in Charleston and Columbia that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, is a first-time recipient of a $50,000…
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Leadership Charleston’s Class of 2023 features two CCSD leaders
September 15, 2022Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Chief Financial Officer Channa Williams and Director of Strategic Engagement Maggie Dangerfield, were recently named to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class…
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Charleston Southern named to U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list
September 15, 2022
U.S. News & World Report has once again named Charleston Southern University to its Best Colleges list for 2022-2023 in the Best Regional Universities in the South category. In the…
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Two CCSD leaders to join Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
September 13, 2022Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Interim Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Anita Huggins, and Director of General Counsel Investigations, Oscar Douglas, were recently selected to participate in the Riley Institute’s Diversity…
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U.S. News & World Report names The Citadel #1 Public College in the South for 12th straight year
September 13, 2022
College also ranked #1 College for Veterans in the South for the fifth year For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel is the top-ranked public college in the South. The…
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CCSD leadership announcement
September 12, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) proudly announces that Lisa Allison will serve as Interim Executive Director of Student Support, effective October 1, 2022. Allison will replace veteran leader Jennifer Coker, who…
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Learn-to-Fly open house at Georgetown Co. Airport
September 10, 2022
CHS Flight School is holding an Open House this Saturday, September 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Georgetown County Airport. The event is free and open to…
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The Citadel to award posthumous degrees to two former cadets, both who were killed in action
September 8, 2022
Degrees to be presented to Lt. Col. George McMillan, ’38, and Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz, ’08 For the first time in its history, The Citadel will present…
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District launches new online reading platform for students and staff
September 8, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has started using an online reading platform called Beanstack with teachers and students. The tool allows users to log their reading and compete in district…
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Safe Schools Project joins South Carolina Coalition for Safer Schools
September 8, 2022
The South Carolina Coalition for Safer Schools is excited to be joined by the Safe Schools Project, growing Coalition membership to six associations focused on the well-being of children. In…
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Innovative Hydroponic Research Lab takes root at GSSM
September 8, 2022
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) unveiled its innovative Hydroponic Research Lab on Thursday. The lab, which is constructed from a shipping container that has traveled…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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CCSD students outperform state on both SCPASS and SC READY
September 6, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education released the results of the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (SCPASS) and South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Assessments (SC READY) from the 2021-2022…
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Trident Technical College president participates in White House event to launch Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative
September 6, 2022
Trident Technical College President Mary Thornley participated in a White House event in Washington, D.C., Sept. 1 to help launch a new national Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative. U.S. Secretary of Labor…
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Saving for the Future: 529 Plans
September 1, 2022
By Laird W. Green, CFP® Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education from public or private colleges and graduate schools (as well as private elementary…
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Reese named Interim Principal at Early College High School
August 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Barrett Reese as the Interim Principal at Early College High School. Reese began his career as a Social Studies teacher at…
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Veteran leader Vanessa Denney to lead CCSD Communications Division
August 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) proudly announces Vanessa Denney as Interim Executive Director of the Division of Communications. A veteran of Charleston County School District, Denney has served CCSD for…
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43 Lowcountry leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
August 26, 2022
Forty-three leaders from across the Lowcountry will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
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Summerville Orchestra to launch youth orchestra and education program with $20,000 grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission
August 22, 2022The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) has received a two-year $20,000 award from the South Carolina Arts Commission to launch a youth orchestra and education program in September in collaboration with tricounty…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominations to Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force
August 18, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster announced his three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which was created by the General Assembly to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention,…
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Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects
August 16, 2022
The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…
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Bank of America Student Leaders participate in local summer internships
August 16, 2022
Paid Summer Internships Connects Lowcountry Youth to Career Building Opportunities Bank of America selected two Charleston-area high schoolers as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), to participate in an eight-week summer internship providing…
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