EDUCATION

Today, many factors and barriers to learning can affect a student's academic performance.

Another school year has begun. As a retired educator, I have come to appreciate that a new school year is much more than the beginning of another academic calendar. It is a new opportunity—a chance to learn something new, to overcome yesterday’s disappointments, to strengthen relationships, and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Orangeburg County School District's communications chief has been named South Carolina's 2026 Communicator of the Year and will also lead the state's school public relations association through 2027.

Strong leadership requires more than a title. Consistency, fairness, service, courage and the ability to inspire others are skills that must be practiced and developed.

Back to School Information 2026

In the previous article we reviewed the first four (4) leadership styles. The last four (4) leadership styles are as follows:

To be eligible for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the claimant must be a veteran or, in some circumstances, a survivor or dependent of a veteran. By statute, veteran is defined as a “person who served in active military, naval, air, or space service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.” For a servicemember to establish veteran status, generally the individual must have completed active military service for a min

South Carolina does not currently have a statewide hate crimes law. However, that does not mean crimes motivated by hate go unpunished.

Dr. Precious Jemison is a proud product of the Charleston County School District and a dedicated educational leader committed to student success and academic excellence. She began her career in education in 2019 as a teacher and coach at R.B. Stall High School, where she taught while coaching multiple sports. She later served as an educator at Buist Academy for two years before returning to R.B. Stall High School to continue her work with students and staff.

We had the bittersweet privilege of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Shawn and Monica Williams on two separate occasions in June. The first meeting took place at South Carolina State Representative Wendell Gilliard’s campaign fundraising event held at C&W Super Buffet in North Charleston on June 5, 2026. The second occurred during a community discussion on House Bill H.3039, South Carolina’s proposed Hate Crime Law, held on June 23, 2026, at North Charleston City Hall.

Colleton County Superintendent, Jessica Williams retires after 41 years of service. Williams was born in Walterboro and later returned to her roots. Williams earned a BA degree in music, and later her Master’s degree from the Citadel. She rose through the ranks as an assistant principal, principal director of elementary education, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction and superintendent.

As we advance into 2026 furthering your career is paramount. The next few articles are going to outline specific leadership styles and skills. The Leadership Style wheel illustrates a number of the leadership styles you may have encountered, or identifies your specific style. This article will incorporate the first four(4).

If you listen to some of today's political debates, you might think America has become tired of talking about race. Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are being dismantled. Books are challenged. School curricula are scrutinized. Discussions about race are increasingly portrayed as divisive. In some circles, simply acknowledging that race has shaped American history is treated as a form of racism itself.

When a service member leaves the military, the final paperwork does more than close a chapter. It defines what comes next. Benefits, healthcare, employment, dignity, and recognition of sacrifice all hinge on what is written, or omitted, in those final records.

There are many organizations in South Carolina that are providing free healthy meals to children throughout the summer months. During the school year, many children receive a free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Program. When schools let out, many children are at risk of going hungry.

The summer program will run from June 8 through July 24. Hot meals will be served Monday through Friday each week. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to noon.