Talent Demands of the Tricounty: Who’s Ready? Join the ASLRC and Dr. Patricia Ferguson, SC Department of Commerce, to learn about the in-demand careers forecasted for the tricounty area during the next few years. Workplace trends and talent development initiatives that prepare individuals for the high demand careers will also be discussed. Are you career-ready…
Please register at the CofC Market Place. Cost is $25 to attended and includes speaker, 1 DSS credit hour, lunch and time to collaborate and meet with other professionals.
Disadvantaged children fall even further behind in academics during what has been termed the ‘summer slide’. According to the National Summer Learning Association: Most students lost 2 months of math skills with low-income students losing another couple 9 in 10 teachers spend at least 3 weeks re-teaching material at the start of a new school…
Students having the knowledge and familiarity with various forms of measurements is important because the need for measuring and estimating will appear in innumerable ways throughout their lives, whether it be in baking a cake, arranging the furniture in a room, or creating various crafts. A UK research study has found that since the 1970s,…
STEM education is beginning to transform instead into STEAM focused learning. That’s because many educators believe incorporating the arts would not only keep students more engaged as they get older, but also because there’s a close link between individual STEM components and art as creativity, play, and innovation are essential to all. Mae Jamison, the…
Charleston’s first poetry festival is happening RIGHT NOW! For the month of October various poetry events and workshops will be taking place at multiple venues in downtown Charleston and West Ashley. Poets will be in schools promoting the power of the written word. Free Verse Festival October 12th there will be a Youth Workshop from…
While the United States population has become increasingly diverse over the last few decades, the variety of children’s and young adult literature has yet to reflect those changing demographics. Books should act as a mirror so that students see themselves reflected in the characters and story within, they should act as a window for students…
Girls Rock Summer Camp is a non-profit for young girls and transgender youth from ages 9-17 in Charleston to empower them and give them confidence to be feminist and anti-racist leaders. They use cultural organizing practices with music education, political education and media creation. It is a safe place for people to explore and find…
There are countless programs out there in elementary, middle and high schools to provide mentorship and guidance to young students. These programs are essential when it come to growth and success. Young people NEED role models in their life, whether it be for emotional, mental, educational, or social needs.The experiences and knowledge that high school…
Elementary Engineers is a summer program that provides engineering learning opportunities for at-risk first through fifth grade students in the Charleston area. It is held at the College of Charleston. The curriculum is administered by trained teachers who provide instruction in engineering topics asking the student to think like an engineer and go through the…