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Richland Library spring book sale set
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation will play host to a private sale on April 26 and a public sale on April 27. More than 30,000 gently used books, CDs and DVDs will be available.
MTC program targeting welding, mechatronics students
Midlands Technical College is partnering with area career and technology education centers and industry organizations in the Pathways to Manufacturing Career program. The program includes college credits, scholarships and internships.
Give 4 Garnet tops $4 million mark
More than 6,500 donors helped the University of South Carolina's second annual fundraising campaign top last year's total of $3.7 million. Around $1 million was raised to name USC's Alumni Center for president Harris Pastides.
Blythewood teacher named STEM Educator of the Year
Kelly Mill Middle School science teacher Warren Wise snagged the inaugural honor, presented at the S.C. Statehouse during a ceremony recognizing STEM Education Day. More than 250 teachers were nominated for the award.
Give 4 Garnet includes campaign to honor Pastides
An anonymous donor will match up to $1 million in donations earmarked for a campaign to name USC's Alumni Center in honor of retiring president Harris Pastides. The university's second annual online giving campaign begins Wednesday.
New USC center emphasizing bilingual education
The University of South Carolina is now home to Bilingualism Matters at USC, the newest branch of a research organization with locations throughout the U.S. and Europe.
S.C.’s teacher shortage hits special education hard
A report found that 17% of S.C.'s unfilled teaching positions last year were in special education, accounting for more than 105 jobs. About 100 jobs in special education went unfilled in the 2017-18 school year.
Trade forum to be held at Darla Moore School
The forum, which will focus on international trade trends and U.S. trade policy, will be held April 18. It is free and open to the public and will include panelists from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Continental the Americas.
Richland Library’s Southeast branch celebrating renovations
The grand opening for the branch at 7421 Garners Ferry Road marks the final renovation completed with money from a $59 million bond referendum passed in 2013. The event will begin at 3 p.m. on April 12.
Preston Thorne recruiting would-be educators to USC
Thorne, an ex-defensive tackle for the Gamecocks, taught social studies at Blythewood High for 11 years. In a new role at the University of South Carolina, he's sharing his love for the profession to combat the state's teacher shortage
Colonial Life grant expands Columbia College program’s reach
The school's Alternative Pathways for Educator Certification Center has received a $24,000 grant from Colonial Life. A spokeswoman said education support made up half of the $2.4M Colonial Life contributed to charity in 2018.
Program helping keep teachers in the classroom
The Carolina Teacher Induction Program had a 100% success rate in its first year, with the 15 new teachers who participated in the USC-backed initiative staying in the profession. In its second year, the program has added 53 teachers.
