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Detroit math teacher’s bedtime stories soothe students during the school shutdown
By Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat.org (republished with permission from Chalkbeat.org) Every night, Voncile Campbell transforms into a new fantasy character. A little boy hunting for treasure with pirates. An owl playing with a fox. A teddy bear king who can’t fall asleep. Campbell is a math teacher at Bow Elementary-Middle School in Detroit, and since the…
Read MoreCollege Students Gain Legislative Experience Under Senator Marlon Kimpson
Each year Senator Marlon Kimpson hires young college students to serve as pages in his Senate office. This opportunity allows the students to gain valuable experience learning about our legislative process and how to work with the citizens of the district they are representing. They spend time on the Senate floor assisting with administrative tasks.…
Read More*CANCELLED* Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Roster Features Players Committed to Top College Teams
In two weeks, the top senior public high school boys and girls from North Carolina and South Carolina will face off in the 2020 Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Games. The event, hosted by the North Carolina Coaches Association and the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association and sponsored by House of Raeford Farms FLOCK, culminates at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington on…
Read More*CANCELLED* Claflin University to Host Inauguration Week of Activities to Officially Welcome its Ninth President
The inauguration of Claflin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack on March 15-20, 2020, will begin a new chapter in the institution’s illustrious history which spans more than 150 years. The investiture ceremony will be held on Friday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex when Warmack will…
Read MoreCharleston area girls basketball teams celebrate championship seasons
Chronicle staff reports Local girls high school basketball teams North Charleston, Goose Creek, and Military Magnet Academy celebrated highly prosperous 2019-2020 campaigns. Each claimed Lower State regional titles, with North Charleston and Goose Creek going on to win State Championships as well. The three clubs featured S.C. Basketball Association All State players Aniyah Oliver (Goose…
Read MoreStanford Team Releases RaceWorks, a Digital Toolkit Promoting Racial Literacy
Stanford University’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity announces the launch of RaceWorks, a free online resource created for educators and instructors teaching racial literacy. The RaceWorks video series and educational toolkit aims to better equip students and working professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to have informed conversations on race and how it…
Read MoreCarolina Youth Development Center Hosts Annual Give Me Shelter Color 5K
Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) will host its annual Give Me Shelter Color 5K on March 7 at the Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex (418 E Main St, Moncks Corner, SC 29461). The annual run is open to all ages and running/walking abilities. Participants will walk through stations throughout the race where they will be sprayed with…
Read MoreSouthern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Commits $1 Million To Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) – the pre-eminent national organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). The agreement establishes a partnership that gives Southern Glazer’s…
Read MoreTeddy Bear Picnic Returns to Hampton Park March 1
The annual Teddy Bear Picnic has become a must-do activity for families across the Charleston area. It’s a way for parents and children to unplug, have fun and connect in one of Charleston’s iconic parks. This year, the Charleston Parks Conservancy will host the 11th Teddy Bear Picnic presented by Dominion Energy from 1:30-4 p.m.…
Read More124th Founders’ Day Weekend to Honor SC State University’s Legacy
Founders’ Day Weekend is a celebration of SC State University’s 124 years of excellent service to the community, state, nation and the world. The Founders’ Day Program will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. This year’s theme is: “Celebrating Our Legacy, Embracing Our Future.” Founded in…
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