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May
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Christine Fisher to Retire as ABC Institute Director
Arts education leader Christine Fisher announces retirement Fisher led Arts in Basic Curriculum Project for 18 years FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13 March 2019 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Christine Fisher is to retire from the Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project this month after spending nearly 20 years working to provide comprehensive arts programs in schools across […]
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May
30
Arts-Rich S.C. Schools Score Above National Mean in Hope, Engagement
Gallup research in 2018 shows arts’ impact on key indicators The S.C. Arts Commission (SCAC) and Palmetto State Arts Education (PSAE) partnered with internationally recognizes analytics firm Gallup to participate in the annual Gallup Student Poll. It measures student engagement, hope, entrepreneurial aspirations, and career and financial literacy and, in the past 10 years, surveyed more than 6 million students. According to Gallup data from 2016, […]
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May
30
Ken May to Retire from SC Arts Commission
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions. May, executive director for the past nine years, carved out his niche by leading the arts commission’s efforts to provide equal access to publicly funded […]
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May
30
Cartoonist Dave McDonald at Northside Elementary School of the Arts
Fourth graders at Northside Elementary School of the Arts recently enjoyed an artist residency week with cartoonist, Dave McDonald. McDonald’s professional background includes working as a TV producer/director and writing scripted entertainment for theme parks internationally. He’s written and illustrated a couple of humorous graphic novels for young readers that make connections to educational content. […]
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May
30
Harrisburg Elementary 2nd Graders Learn About Weather Patterns and Severe Weather
Harrisburg Elementary School 2nd graders are learning about weather patterns and severe weather. The students picked their weather of choice and then did research on it. They had to answer some questions like when does this type of weather usually occur and what temperature is ideal for it to happen. They made displays and models […]
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May
30
Kershaw County School District Teacher is Semifinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award
Doby’s Mill Elementary music teacher Helen Walker is one of 25 music teachers from across the country to be selected as a semifinalist for the 2019 Music Educator Award by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum. Selected from more than 2,800 initial nominations, the award recognizes teachers for making a lasting impact on students […]
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May
30
Howe Hall AIMS Student Chosen for International Dance Competition
A Howe Hall AIMS 5th-grader has stepped, twirled and bounced her way into a select group of dancers. Brodi Bellush has been chosen to compete in the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) dance competition. She will begin the international competition in February at the North Carolina School of the Arts with the opportunity to advance […]
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May
30
Whitesville Elementary’s Awesome Art!
On the first day of art, students designed a feather for their collaborative art project. It’s aWESome!
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May
30
Aiken County School District is First in State to Participate in National Music Program
Aiken County Public Schools is the only district in South Carolina to be chosen to participate in a national music education program. The district will participate in the Music Education District Support Services, or MEDSS, program, started by the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, for the next three years, said Lance Stockton, the district’s director of […]
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May
30
Spartanburg School District 1 Pulls in Nearly $70,000 in Arts Education Funding
Spartanburg School District 1 scored the largest percentage of ABC — Arts in Basic Curriculum — grant funding of any district in the state. District 1 has brought in some $67,000 to support comprehensive arts education. Campobello-Gramling School, Inman Intermediate School, Mabry Middle, Landrum Middle, New Prospect Elementary, O.P. Earle Elementary and Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary […]