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CIU hopes to spark Monticello Road rebirth
Columbia International University has bought 6 properties along Monticello Road in hopes of spurring economic development along the corridor. It broke ground Thursday on a $20 million business center designed to be a community resource.
C-SPAN to honor local winners of video competition
The network will recognize five winners of its annual student video documentary competition on May 8 at Richland Northeast High School. The students will receive a certificate and view their videos with classmates, teachers and family.
Upstate special education teacher wins state honor
Starr Elementary's Jeff Maxey has been named the S.C. Teacher of the Year. Maxey receives $25,000 and a BMW for one year to help him in his role as a roving ambassador for the state's 50,000 educators.
Grants to fund summer reading camps
The state education department will distribute $700,000 to 24 school districts and community organizations through its Summer Reading Camp Community Partnership.
Investigators at 4 state universities receive grants
Grants from SC EPSCoR/IDeA's 2018 Scientific Advocate Network program go towards recruiting and retaining underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. Each grant has a maximum budget of $10,000.
Journalist, activist Shaun King to headline Benedict graduation
King, a former writer for the New York Daily News and a political commentator for online news show The Young Turks, will be the keynote speaker at Benedict's spring commencement on May 12.
Students to participate in environmental competition
S.C. high school students will compete in Envirothon, an annual problem-solving competition, at the Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center. The event aims to increase environmental awareness.
S.C. preschool enrollment grows as funding shrinks
A new report found that the state's preschool enrollment increased in 2017 to include 41% of state 4-year-olds, ranking 11th in the nation. State spending per child, however, decreased to $2,970, which ranked 38th.
USC’s Brayton named Truman Scholar
South Carolina junior Casey Brayton has become the ninth USC student to be named a Truman Scholar. The Honors College student is one of 59 scholars selected from 756 nominees.
State takes over management of Williamsburg County schools
State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman declared a state of emergency in the district, stemming from what the Education Department said was long-term poor student performance and financial mismanagement.
Educators see value in using data to better prepare students and improve workforce
Data can be gathered either through classroom instruction or by assessment tests given periodically through the school year. The data collected can then be shared by teachers to help in instruction planning.
Circle K supporting local schools
Three Midlands-area stores will contribute 10 cents of every gallon of fuel purchased on April 19 to participating schools as part of the company's annual Fueling Our Schools campaign.
