Tag: education
Pfizer announces vaccine “safe and effective” for children ages five and up
On Monday, Pfizer and BioNTech said that their vaccine is safe and effective in combatting the coronavirus in children ages 5 to 11.
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Harriet Hancock LGBTQ+ Center attempts to bring the community together
The Harriet Hancock Center is offering drag story time to draw attention to marginalized communities.
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Vulture invasion ruffles feathers in Forest Acres
As Forest Acres, South Carolina deals with a dramatic increase in vulture presence, the city has authorized a “bird blaster” in hopes of scaring the birds away.
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Bridging the gap: two groups, one city
Protesters from both racial activist groups and Confederate flag supporters offer a new angle. Introduction of the first hate crime bill in South Carolina.
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S.C. teachers could soon be immediately eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The South Carolina Senate passed legislation Tuesday, making teachers immediately eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and accelerating the return to fully in-person instruction.
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SC Teacher Cadet program strives to increase teacher retention
South Carolina’s Teacher Cadet program now operates in 50 states with hopes of getting more teachers in schools, increasing teacher retention and promoting awareness and advocacy for public education all over the U.S.
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A growing community encouraged to become more involved
As an emerging community, the Hispanic/Latino population in Columbia, SC is encouraged to take part in the Census and vote whenever they can.
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Is change possible? New UofSC diversity VP aims to find out
The new Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has big plans for diversity at UofSC. He spoke at the “Diversity Matters” series about leadership, infrastructure, inclusion and more.
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S.C. schools get more funding against COVID-19
South Carolina school districts are receiving $33 million to support plexiglass barriers and other personal protective equipment to assist in conducting face-to-face instruction.
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Lexington 1 school teacher makes mask-wearing fun for kids
Lexington One teacher Sarah Shealy addresses her school’s Covid guidelines with a self-published book on the importance of wearing masks.
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From portfolio to pre-K: education during COVID-19
Reporter Lexi Torrence is home from her senior year of college, while her young cousin is home from her first year of pre school. Now they are learning together how to survive family life in a pandemic.
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Low salary, lack of support leads to defections in South Carolina teaching ranks
For many teachers in South Carolina, low pay on top of lack of support from administrators is driving qualified teachers out of the classroom.
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