Global Charleston opens on campus of Charleston Southern
March 25, 2024
Global Charleston, the One Region Roadmap lead agent for the global fluency arm, officially opened its office after a ribbon cutting ceremony on the campus of Charleston Southern University Friday,…
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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration
March 21, 2024
SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…
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Lowcountry Youth Services receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand youth development and mentoring programs
March 19, 2024Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS) has earned a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school youth in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester…
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City of Charleston invites high school students to apply for Mayor’s Youth Commission
March 13, 2024
The City of Charleston is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). This esteemed commission provides a platform for rising 9th through 12th-grade…
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Huggins recommends weighted student funding model, increased pay for employees, cuts to administration
March 12, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) Superintendent of Schools Anita Huggins and district staff members presented a new budget model designed to provide more resources to schools. Huggins also proposed an…
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CCSD selects permanent leader of CCSD elementary schools
March 12, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Dr. Jennifer Swearingen as Associate Superintendent of the Elementary Learning Community. Swearingen has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Elementary Learning Community since…
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Teach My People receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to boost college readiness program in Pawleys Island and Georgetown
March 11, 2024
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Teach My People (TMP) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school students…
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Dr. Coakley selected by DHEC to serve as a Strategic Planning Committee member
March 5, 2024
Dr. Shavonna Coakley was selected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Community Violence Intervention and Prevention (CVIP) to serve as one of 16 Strategic…
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Coastal Community Foundation grants $800K to create school rooted in Gullah Geechee Heritage
March 5, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina (CCF) will grant $800,000 over four years to Sea Islands Heritage Academy in Beaufort County. Sea Islands Heritage Academy is an authorized 6th -12th grade charter…
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Elevate Community School hosts summer camp series All About Animals; enrollment now open!
March 4, 2024
Summer camp enrollment is now open at Elevate Community School. The local Montessori school is hosting a series of seven weekly camps centered around the education and exploration of animals…
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Charleston Digital Corridor awarded grants for CDC Learning Center
February 29, 2024The Charleston Digital Corridor announced the organization has been awarded two grants of $25,000 each towards the development and promotion of the CDC Learning Center. The grants are from the…
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Berkeley County Council approves $100,000 for Daniel Island School
February 28, 2024
To Fund Handicap-Accessible Playground Equipment At its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, Berkeley County Council voted unanimously to approve $100,000 for Daniel Island School to fund handicap-accessible playground equipment for special…
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IAAM to host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash
February 27, 2024
Event will celebrate Women’s History Month In honor of Women’s History Month, the International African American Museum (IAAM) will host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash, on March 21…
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The YoPro Know seeking input on workforce satisfaction
February 26, 2024
As part of its mission to help businesses develop young professionals, The YoPro Know has launched two surveys aiming to delve further into the culture, ethos, and pitfalls of the…
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Assistant Director for Academic Support
February 22, 2024
Assistant Director for Academic Support University of South Carolina Upstate STA00145PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Assistant Director for Academic Support will manage and direct multiple programs and initiatives to support students’…
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Mroz Institute will host the Summit on Conflict and World Cooperation
February 15, 2024
The Mroz Global Leadership Institute will host the summit “Conflict, Cooperation, and Diplomacy: Perspectives on the Middle East, Latin America, China, and Russia” on February 22-23, 2024. The event will…
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Charleston County School District and City of North Charleston announce Joint Commission members committed to enhancing educational outcomes
February 15, 2024
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the City of North Charleston announced that the Joint Commission, dedicated to bolstering educational outcomes and support for North Charleston students and their…
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CSU’s Dewey Center for Chaplaincy partners with ICISF
February 14, 2024
Luke Blackmon, CSU vice president for business affairs, the Rev. Rob Dewey, and Dr. Ron Harvell sign the agreement with ICISF The Dewey Center for Chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University…
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Collaborative production of adored operetta ‘Die Fledermaus’ to be performed by College of Charleston and Charleston Symphony
February 12, 2024
College of Charleston Opera and the College’s Department of Theatre and Dance will stage Die Fledermaus. Known as one of the world’s most beloved operettas, Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus tells…
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GSSM, SC Technical College System partner to host summer camps for rising 6th – 8th grade students
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant
February 8, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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South Carolina HS students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
February 8, 2024
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Each delegate…
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CCSD welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
February 5, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcomed Daniel Prentice as Chief Financial Officer. Prentice, a proud CCSD graduate, joins the district from Dorchester County, where he has served as…
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State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver Shares Budget Priorities for 2024
February 5, 2024
Last Tuesday, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented the South Carolina Department of Education’s comprehensive budget priorities during a House Ways and Means subcommittee meeting. Tuesday’s budget hearing is…
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USC partners with HBCUs to ensure student talent enters rural health care
February 5, 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the University of South Carolina’s SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare (CRPH) has joined forces with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to address healthcare…
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Five new trustees join CSU Board of Trustees in January
January 31, 2024
Charleston Southern University is welcoming five new members to the Board of Trustees this month who will serve until December 2028. CSU President B. Keith Faulkner said, “We are delighted…
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Twenty-two Fellows Selected for 2024 South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship
January 29, 2024
SCALE equips emerging afterschool and expanded learning leaders with the resources, frameworks, partnerships, and curriculum-curating skills to advance education programming in South Carolina. Twenty-two afterschool and summer program leaders from…
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Six South Carolina Schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 26, 2024
Six schools from around the state have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and…
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Gov. McMaster, SCDHHS Announce Number of School-based Mental Health Counselors Doubles in South Carolina
January 26, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) today announced significant progress in the number of school-based mental health counselors available to serve South…
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Incentive program provides $500 to South Carolinians who earn a secondary diploma and an additional $500 for training
January 22, 2024
Partnering with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, this newly enhanced program rewards high school completion through the SCDE’s Office of Adult Education as well as short-term occupational training…
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SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
January 18, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…
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SCDE seeks summer food program partners
January 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program…
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International African American Museum opens doors for educational field trips
January 9, 2024
The International African American Museum (IAAM) is calling out to students and educators to come explore the rich cultural and historical narratives by booking a field trip to one of…
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Michelle Simmons selected as CCSD Chief Academic Officer
January 5, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Michelle Simmons as Chief Academic Officer. Simmons has served as the district’s Interim Chief Academic Officer (CAO) since July 2022. Prior to her role…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as Educator of the Month
December 19, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dorchester County School District Two’s Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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CSU presents endowed scholarship in honor of Keith and Deborah Summey
December 19, 2023Charleston Southern University announces the establishment of The Keith and Deborah Summey Family Endowed Scholarship to honor the Summey’s record of public service. Keith Summey is retiring this month after…
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Kids On Point receives $50,000 Power:Ed grant to help serve more North Charleston students
December 19, 2023Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy…
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The Citadel to guarantee admission for military school graduates
December 18, 2023
To further recognize the military and academic preparation students undergo at schools affiliated with AMCSUS, or the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, The Citadel will now guarantee admission…
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Dr. David O’Shields assumes Chairmanship of the State Board of Education
December 18, 2023
At the December 12, 2023 meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE), Dr. David O’Shields was sworn in as the chair of the SBE. The SBE also unanimously elected…
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CSU’s College of Education recognized for continued CAEP national accreditation
December 14, 2023
The Charleston Southern University College of Education is among a select group of education providers recognized for excellence in preparing the next generation of teachers. This fall, the Council for…
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Wando selects Isaiah Perrin as Head Football Coach
December 14, 2023
Wando High School announced Isaiah Perrin as the Warriors’ new head football coach. Coach Perrin has multiple years of experience as a coach at the high school level. In the…
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Coach Freeman at the helm of the R.B. Stall football program
December 14, 2023
Kenneth Freeman will become the new R.B. Stall Warrior Head Football Coach, announced by R.B. Stall Director of Athletics, Michelle Wilson. Freeman currently serves as the defensive coordinator at Ashley…
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Ryan Companies breaks ground on 43,000-square-foot charter school near Charleston
December 14, 2023
Set to deliver next summer, Summerville Preparatory Academy joins the firm’s extensive portfolio of education facilities Ryan Companies, a national commercial real estate solutions provider, recently broke ground on Summerville…
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Generous donation from former professor creates Lipovsky Family Clinical Counseling Scholarship at The Citadel
December 7, 2023
A former Citadel professor is giving back to the school by establishing a scholarship for psychology students in The Citadel Graduate College. Julie Lipovsky, Ph.D., ABPP, a retired faculty member…
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McCormick County 250 Project
December 5, 2023
We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time! South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina…
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Huggins and Mayor-Elect Burgess announce launch of joint commission to improve student outcomes
December 5, 2023
North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, Mayor-Elect Reggie Burgess, and Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Acting Superintendent Anita Huggins are proud to announce a collaborative effort between CCSD and the City…
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Applications open for the International African Museum’s Faith Based Advisory Council
December 5, 2023
The International African American Museum (IAAM), which officially opened June of 2023 to the public, is accepting applications for its Faith Based Education and Engagement Advisory Council. Comprised of committed,…
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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina
December 5, 2023
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…
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Darlene Roberson installed as SCSBA Region 2 Director
December 5, 2023
Darlene Dunmeyer Roberson, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) board member, was installed as Region 2 (consisting of Charleston County) director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA) Board…
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CSU breaks records again with Christmas shoeboxes
December 5, 2023
The CSU Family has packed the most Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes of any college or university in the nation for the fifth year in a row, with a total of…
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