The 2019 P20 Summit, held on the campus of Francis Marion University on November 1, 2019, brought together educators from across the state, discussing ways to create and sustain partnerships with local businesses and industries. Speakers for the P20 Summit included Dr. Rainey Knight, Interim Director of the SC Education Oversight Committee, and Les Echols,…
The CCR Conference: Readiness and the Report Card was held on August 6, 2019, at Francis Marion University. This one day workshop featured keynote speeches and break out sessions designed to help school administrators and teachers create a plan to improve post-secondary success for their students. The first keynote speaker was Melanie Barton,…
ACTIVATING YOUNG MINDS AT ACTIVATE ACADEMY Forty-six rising ninth graders from Florence school districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 attended the fifth annual Activate Academy at Francis Marion University from July 22-25, 2019. Sponsored by the Center of Excellence for College and Career Readiness and Francis Marion University, Activate Academy is a 4 day,…
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