Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, November 29, 2022
November 28, 2022
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
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Jackson Creek Elementary principal wins two more awards
November 28, 2022
The South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA) has announced it will honor and recognize the work of Jackson Creek Elementary School principal Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor at its annual conference. Dr.…
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Twenty GSSM seniors recognized as semi-finalists by National Merit Scholarship Program
November 28, 2022
Twenty members of the class of 2023 from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) were recognized as National Merit Semi-Finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship…
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Biggest credit card balance spike in 20 years
November 28, 2022
Nov. 28 is Cyber Monday. It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, which means many buyers will add to their credit card debt. The impact of doing…
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School District Five educator receives statewide honor
November 28, 2022
School District Five physical education teacher, Carmen Plemmons, has received an Honor Award for 2022 by the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD). The Honor…
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$3.1 million in locally grown food headed to South Carolina schools
November 22, 2022
South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of…
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USC to launch Apple iOS coding certifications for students, residents across S.C.
November 22, 2022
The University of South Carolina, in partnership with Apple Inc., is launching a free coding certification course in the Spring 2023 semester to teach Apple’s iOS language to students in…
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Richland One health and PE coordinator named president-elect of state association
November 21, 2022
Lisa Curtis, Richland One’s health and physical education coordinator, has been named president-elect of the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (SCAHPERD). The announcement was made…
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The Truth Behind Thanksgiving
November 21, 2022
By Christophe Boucher Associate professor of Native American History College of Charleston Just about everyone can get behind the themes of Thanksgiving – gratitude and sharing. But those weren’t…
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MTC Golf Classic raises more than $75,000
November 21, 2022
The 2022 Midlands Technical College (MTC) Golf Classic saw more than 120 golfers come together to raise over $75,000 in scholarship money for veterans, current service members, and their families.…
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2022-23 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 17, 2022The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2022-23 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The report, which is attached to this email, is now a…
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Archeologists, historians unearth remarkable discovery at Camden Battlefield
November 17, 2022On November 11, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust announced a significant historic discovery at the Revolutionary War Camden Battlefield. The Trust, acting on behalf of Historic Camden Foundation, contracted…
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SC Whitmore named Best Charter School in the Irmo Chapin Life for the second year in a row
November 15, 2022
Whitmore School (SCWS), a virtual public high school and member school of the SC Public Charter School District, was named the 2023 Best Charter School by the Irmo Chapin Life…
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Two district employees awarded Excellence in Equity awards
November 15, 2022
The American Consortium for Equity in Education has selected two employees of Jackson Creek Elementary School in Richland School District Two as winners in its Excellence in Equity awards program.…
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Columbia Urban League honors district employee with social justice award
November 15, 2022
Dr. Helen Nelson Grant, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Richland School District Two, is the 2022 recipient of the Stephen G. Morrison/Nelson Mullins Social Justice Award. The award…
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USC School of Music expands commitment to jazz education with dedicated facility
November 10, 2022The University of South Carolina’s School of Music announced Thursday that Greene Street United Methodist Church will become the future home of its jazz program. Dean Tayloe Harding said the dedicated…
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PPI congratulates Superintendent-Elect Weaver, announces transition
November 9, 2022
National Search for New CEO On Tap Chairman Phil Hughes, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) released the following statement Tuesday night with 45…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards grant for The Early Childhood Development and Screening Center
November 7, 2022
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $4,500 Grant to the Lexington County School District One Special Services Department. This award will provide funds for the renovation of The…
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Sustain SC hires Policy Expert to lead Sustainability Study
November 7, 2022
Sustain SC welcomed Pam Martin as a Fellow on the organization’s growing team. This new role was created specifically for Martin, who will direct collaborative efforts around sustainable development goals…
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Columbia College hosts Teacher Cadet College Day for area high schools
November 7, 2022
High school students from all over the Midlands gathered on the Columbia College campus for Teacher Cadet College Day. River Bluff High School, Pelion High School, Eau Claire High School,…
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School District Five FFA students earns gold at the national FFA convention
November 7, 2022
Members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter traveled to 95th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN during the week of October 24-29th, to compete…
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School District Five teachers receive “Bright Ideas” grants
November 7, 2022
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who…
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Richland to hold Fall Certified Interview Day November 12
November 7, 2022
Richland One is looking for more talented teachers to join the Richland One team. The district will hold its 2022 Fall Certified Interview Day on Saturday, November 12 from 9…
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Gilbert Middle School supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation
November 3, 2022During September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Gilbert Middle School students and staff raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and worked to bring awareness to childhood cancer, in honor of a…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants
November 3, 2022The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants to Lexington District One middle and high school VEX Robotics team. These grants are…
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Cognia names Lexington District One a System of Distinction
November 3, 2022
Cognia™ recently recognized Lexington County School District One as a 2022 Cognia System of Distinction. Lexington District One is one of only 38 school systems worldwide out of more than…
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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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GSSM’s Alyssa Reiser Prince selected as Artist-in-Residence in British Columbia
November 1, 2022
Alyssa Reiser Prince, Visual Arts Coordinator and Instructor at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), has been selected as Artist-in-Residence for the Ou-telier Artist Residency on…
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Richland Two Education Foundation hosts Order of the Flame ceremony
October 31, 2022The Richland Two Education Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Order of the Flame Gala on Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation Conference…
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Presidential transition at Columbia College: Dr. Tom Bogart announces summer departure after three years of service
October 28, 2022
Columbia College Board Chair Ben Rex has announced that President Bogart will leave at the end of the current academic year. Dr. William T. (Tom) Bogart informed the Board 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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The Original Six Foundation raises over $100,000 for South Carolina students
October 25, 2022
The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) raised over $100,000 for educational programs that support South Carolina students in rural and underserved school districts. Two-hundred participants from businesses and organizations across…
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PC unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s Innovative Service College’
October 24, 2022
Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…
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Harpool to head Newberry College online & graduate programs
October 24, 2022
Newberry College has announced that Dr. David Harpool has been appointed acting associate vice president for online and graduate programs. He succeeds Dr. Kelli Lynn Fellows, who resigned last month.…
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Not Your Parents’ Shop Class
October 24, 2022
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host a program exploring Career and Technical Centers and the advancing reputation of…
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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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Richland Library launches vinyl collection
October 20, 2022
Turn Up the Volume and Let the Records Spin on Classic and New Music Let’s go crate digging. Richland Library has launched a new vinyl collection for teens and adults…
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster proclaims October 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day
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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Lexington District One announces 2021–22 SC School Report Card results
October 18, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education released the 2021–22 S.C. School Report Card on Monday, Oct. 17, detailing school performance in areas such as graduation rates, student achievement and school…
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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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Midlands Technical College announces $0 tuition and fees for Spring 2023
October 17, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering $0 tuition and fees this Spring Semester for eligible students. By choosing to attend MTC, students can save up $40,000 per year compared to…
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NAACP honors Midlands Technical College President with Excellence in Education Award
October 14, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has been bestowed the Excellence in Education Award from the NAACP Columbia Chapter. The honor recognizes the significant contribution an educator…
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LC School District 55 to Host Education Career Fair
October 12, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 will host an Education Career Fair on October 20 in hopes of filling many open positions. They are hiring a School Psychologist, Speech Language Professional,…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards grants for Computer Science Immersion Schools
October 12, 2022
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 STEM Grant to support each of Lexington District One’s Computer Science Immersion Schools at the elementary level. New…
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Voorhees University partnership receives grant totaling nearly $6 million to improve teaching and learning
October 11, 2022
Voorhees University and its partners have received a grant totaling nearly $6 million from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare teachers to improve learning outcomes for students. The grant,…
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Voorhees University professor Freddie Davis celebrates 30 years as culinary judge
October 10, 2022
This year, Voorhees University Mass Communications professor Freddie Davis celebrates his 30th anniversary as a judge at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tenn. Every October, some of…
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Lexington District One Board of Trustees names Dr. Gerrita Postlewait superintendent
October 6, 2022
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Gerrita L. Postlewait to serve as superintendent. Dr. Postlewait, who has served as…
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Richland One awarded nearly $15 million Magnet School Programs grant
October 6, 2022
Richland One has been awarded a $14.9 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Only 19 school districts nationwide and only two in South…
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