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By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com Maybe Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin and John Adams sat down one day to chat, and one of them said something like, "Hey, let's design a nation." Today, in the Midlands, some middle schoolers can be involved in exactly that same undertaking. More ...
By Sheila Wilson REACH (Readers Enthusiastic About Climbing Higher) mentors volunteer 30 minutes of their time once a week to read with a student at Killian Elementary. REACH is a one- on- one academic mentoring program using volunteers as mentors. More ...
Contributed by Richland School District One After saving their nickels, dimes, and quarters for weeks, students in the after- school program at Logan Elementary pooled their money to throw a Christmas party for residents of the Wardlaw Senior Citizens Apartment Building December 12, 2007. More ...
By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com Sit down for a chat with the leaders of EdVenture Museum, and you'll hear, time and again, what their mission is all about. "All the fun is planned around our central theme of expanding horizons and inspiring a love of learning," Catherine Horne, director says. "Tell a child you're going to educa... More ...
Jammin' Jam PJ Time brings kids and their parents in for a special two- hour funfest at EdVenture. On Sunday, January 13, 2008, the Snowville Express will take off with games, stories, and food. After pizza and a cookie, each child (dressed in pajamas) will choose from a dozen games and contests a... More ...
Charley's Backyard Stars are young South Carolina students who have read the Official Children's Book of Columbia, Charley's Columbia Backyard, and wish to tell others about their own backyard experiences. Author Caroline Bennett visits schools and collects writings and art from participating stud... More ... |
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