Education Archives

Greenville County Schools delays Jan. 13 start time

Bus routes will begin to run two hours later than the usual schedule and will avoid specific icy roads.

Converse University receives $10K grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

Converse also received a $1,500 donation from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation in 2023.

Greenville County Schools not impacted by nationwide data breach, officials say

The district provides PowerSchool with limited access to data and has additional security measures in place.

Day in the Life: Meyer Center student Aiden Dawkins

Aiden Dawkins is 4 years old and has Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.

Furman 2025 Artist-in-Residence to explore Upstate food insecurity, consumer capitalism

For his project, Reese plans to explore food insecurity in the Upstate and the impact of consumer capitalism on low-income communities.

Spinks Family Foundation donates $10K to SC Governor’s School

The grant will create scholarships for rising sixth through 10th graders attending the school’s 2025 GoSciTech Summer Camps.

Tinsley Maness, left, Amy Hibbs, Allison Huffstutler and Scottie Hughes are some of the parents advocating for a Special Education Advisory Council. They attended the Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 20.

Greenville County parents advocate for special education council

The board of trustees received a presentation on the district’s special education services during its Nov. 14 Committee of the Whole meeting.

7 Governor’s School students recognized in YoungArts National Arts Competition

The annual competition recognizes promising young artists in classical music, dance, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing.

Converse University receives $50K Power:Ed grant

In fiscal year 2024-25, Power:Ed plans to award $1 million in grants to South Carolina education and career-readiness organizations.

Student phone use prohibited in Greenville County high schools

School boards across the state were responsible for implementing a similar policy by January 2025.

USC Upstate launches industrial engineering program

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering will receive hands-on experience with industry-grade equipment and processes in real-world settings.