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May
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Congratulations to Cindy Riddle!
A Spartanburg School District 1 administrator was recently chosen to serve on the Kennedy Center Partners in Education advisory committee. Cindy Riddle, the district’s assistant superintendent of visual and performing arts, was chosen to serve on the national committee. She’s one of eight members nationwide who will serve a three-year term on the board. Riddle […]
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May
30
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Executive Director, Dr. Earl Franks to Keynote
In celebration of the ABC Institute’s 30th anniversary, we are excited to host Dr. Earl Franks, Executive Director of National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), as our keynote speaker for the Spring 2018 ABC Peer-to-Peer Principals Network conference. Breakout Sessions include: Technology for Effective Leadership, Jed Dearybury of Palmetto State Teachers Association The abcs […]
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May
30
Remembering Virginia Uldrick
Virginia Uldrick, a towering and beloved figure in education and the arts in Greenville, has passed away. Uldrick, a deep-voiced opera singer and choral director, founded the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities and the Greenville school district’s Fine Arts Center. She’s also fondly remembered for creating and leading Greenville’s “Singing Christmas […]
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May
30
Pumpkins on Display at South Florence High School
AP US History Students at South Florence High School have pumpkins on display in the library. Look at the creativity! Source: South Florence High Facebook Page
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May
30
Nine Southwood Academy of the Arts Students Make Region Orchestra
Congratulations to Southwood Academy of the Arts! Region Orchestra auditions were held Saturday, October 7th, and Southwood Academy students did very well! The following students made Region Orchestra: Kira (not in photo), Emily, Robert, Isabella, Evan for violin; Caroline, Hannah, and Tess for viola; and Nick for bass. Southwood Academy’s Max (bass) and Cailyn (cello) […]
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May
30
Sixth Graders at Busbee Creative Arts Academy are Busy Creating
Sixth graders at Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy have been busy creating! Students created Sumerian artifacts and clay tablets using the Phoenician alphabet while science students were busy making electromagnets! Hands on learning at its best. Great job! Source: School Facebook Page
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May
30
Mary Catherine Peeples Named Secondary Art Educator of the Year
Congratulations to Mary Catherine Peeples of Wando High School in Charleston County School District on being named the 2017 Secondary Art Educator of the Year by the South Carolina Art Education Association! Peeples, a product of Charleston County School District schools herself, will be honored at an awards ceremony at USC-Beaufort on Saturday, November 4. Source: South Carolina Department […]
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May
30
Saluda River Academy for the Arts Principal Named 2017 Arts Administrator of the Year
Tonya Fryer, principal at Saluda River Academy for the Arts, has been named 2017 Arts Administrator of the Year. The annual award is given by Palmetto State Arts Education. It recognizes administrators who are champions of arts education. Fryer has been principal for 16 years at Saluda River Academy for the Arts, a previous recipient […]
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May
30
STEAM in Action at Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary
Holly Springs-Motlow students in Mrs. Jones’ class created drawings during a STEAM activity to show the different shelters the Native American Regions used. Great job! Source: https://twitter.com/hsmbulldogs/status/905081847935324160
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May
30
Six Beaufort County Schools Receive Nearly $67,000
Did your child’s school get a piece of $67,000 for arts? Six of Beaufort County School District schools received nearly $67,000 in grant money for the coming school year from the South Carolina Arts Commission to enhance arts programs, according to a district news release. The six schools are: ▪ Beaufort Middle will use its nearly […]
