Memminger welcomes Cindy Smalls as Executive Principal

  July 15, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) welcomes Cindy Smalls as Executive Principal at Memminger Elementary School. Smalls is a retired elementary school administrator with 48 years of experience in education. Throughout…

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529s – Not Just for Four-Year Schools

  July 15, 2024

Whether it’s a quiet lane, a winding trail or a busy highway – the roads we travel are as unique and distinct as the people who travel them. The paths…

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USC ranked one of top patent-producing universities in the world

  July 10, 2024

USC is the top patent-producing university in the state and one of the top 50 nationally in the latest National Academy of Inventors report The University of South Carolina system…

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WGU adds AJ Jackson as strategic partnerships manager

  July 10, 2024

Education leader to help build partnerships and grow enrollment Online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) has announced that Anthony “AJ” Jackson has been named as a strategic partnerships manager. In this role, Jackson…

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Andrew Brandt named West Ashley High School Principal

  July 8, 2024

The Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Brandt as the new Principal of West Ashley High School. Brandt has been a dedicated,…

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Kayela Clark selected to lead Lambs Elementary School

  July 3, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Kayela Clark as principal at Lambs Elementary School. Clark has served as the assistant principal at E.B. Ellington Elementary School since 2021. Clark first…

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USC energy efforts boosted with new federal funding

  July 3, 2024

In a new round of funding announced by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the University of South Carolina will receive $10.2 million for its efforts to advance battery research. New…

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CCSD exceeds performance marks on district-wide accreditation renewal

  June 26, 2024

Leading international education accrediting agency renews CCSD’s accreditation with marks far above network scores Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently earned a five-year, system-wide reaccreditation from Cognia, the widely recognized international…

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Historic CCSD budget passes unanimously

  June 25, 2024

Includes $8,000 raise for all teachers, 100% market value for classified employees, and more than $32 million for schools through Weighted Student Funding formula Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board…

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Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants

  June 18, 2024

South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, that will provide completion grants for…

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Buist teacher honored by the SC Bar

  June 17, 2024

Buist Academy’s seventh grade English teacher, Christopher Garner, was recently honored by the South Carolina (SC) Bar; he was named their 2024 Law Related Education (LRE) Middle School Teacher of the…

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Quenetta White selected to help lead CCSD elementary schools

  June 10, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce Quenetta White as an Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community. White has served as an interim Executive Director of the…

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Francine Mitchell selected to help lead CCSD elementary schools

  June 10, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce Francine Mitchell as an Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community. Mitchell has served as an interim Executive Director of the…

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CCSD welcomes new finance leader

  June 10, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce and welcome Jessica Carraher as Executive Director of Financial Services. Carraher joins the district from Dorchester County where she served as…

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skillsgapp launches two new Skillionaire Games

  June 5, 2024

Skillionaire Games help to meet South Carolina’s rising demand for skilled talent in advanced manufacturing and healthcare In response to a statewide demand for skilled talent pipelines in both advanced…

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Colleen Knauer selected to help lead CCSD middle schools

  June 3, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Dr. Colleen Knauer as Executive Director of the Middle School Learning Community. Knauer has served as the Principal of Special Projects and Support for…

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Michael De Jong to lead CCSD’s Turning Point Academy

  June 3, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that interim principal, Michael De Jong has been appointed principal at Turning Point Academy (TPA). De Jong has skillfully led TPA since August 2023.…

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Corey McDonald selected to lead Clark Academy

  June 3, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces and welcomes Corey McDonald as principal at Septima P. Clark Academy. McDonald has served as an assistant principal at Burke High School for the…

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WAHS Principal selected to help lead CCSD high schools

  June 3, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces and welcomes Ryan Cumback as Executive Director of the High School Learning Community. Cumback has served in Charleston County schools for the past 18…

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Meet the winners of The We 360° Business Pitch Competition

  May 29, 2024

WE 360° | Empowering women of color entrepreneurs by providing them with comprehensive support to overcome barriers in business. Through our program, we equip these visionary leaders with the necessary tools…

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CSU and KION North America form tuition discount partnership

  May 20, 2024

KION North America and Charleston Southern University held a signing ceremony at KION NA’s stateside headquarters in Summerville celebrating a new tuition discount program. The memorandum of understanding offers KION…

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McKenna Hakanson named CCSD’s 2024 Teacher of the Year

  May 13, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members surprised North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (NCCAES) teacher McKenna Hakanson today with the announcement that she has been chosen as the 2024 CCSD Teacher…

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Nick Reece selected as principal at Moultrie Middle

  May 13, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is thrilled to announce Nick Reece as principal at Moultrie Middle School. Reece has served as interim principal at Moultrie for the past year. Prior…

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Ecumenical University appoints James L. Felder as its third president

  May 10, 2024

The Board of Trustees of Ecumenical University announced the appointment of James L. Felder as its third president. Bishop Redfern II, founder of Ecumenical Church and University, officially announced, heralding…

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Ecumenical University

  May 9, 2024

Ecumenical University is a Christian academic community in the tradition of evangelical institutions of higher education. As such, Ecumenical continues the philosophy of education that first gave rise to the…

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Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center

  May 8, 2024

Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center,…

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More than 700 graduate from CSU over weekend

  May 7, 2024

More than 700 graduates and undergraduates received diplomas at Charleston Southern University’s spring commencement ceremonies May 3 and 4. Graduate degrees were conferred Friday, May 3, and undergraduate degrees were…

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