Center for Educational Partnerships

At CEP, we believe that real change happens through collaboration—when educators, school leaders, and communities come together to build sustainable solutions for South Carolina’s schools. Drop a comment or connect with us to explore opportunities!

Exciting things are happening at #SCAMLE25! Don't miss the chance to engage with our very own "Big Map Guy" Mike Mewborne, showcasing SC Geographic Alliance's Giant Maps at his vendor space. You can also join his session in room 205 this afternoon to learn about SC ATLAS.

Reality Check: Preparing Students for Life Beyond School How can we ensure students are ready for life after graduation? At Manning Junior High School, the Reality Check Expo is doing just that—connecting students with local businesses and community partners to explore real-world challenges like budgeting, housing, and career planning. From financial management to childcare expenses, students gain insights into what adulthood really looks like. Plus, partnerships with the community are key to making it all happen. When schools, families, and communities collaborate, students win. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/435RwPg #RealityCheckExpo #CommunityPartnerships #EducationMatters #LifeSkills #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #PublicEducation #EdLeadership

It’s Legislative Day for our Education Leaders Experience cohort

📢 Calling all early childhood and elementary educators! 📢 Join us for Inquiry Matters, a half-day conference dedicated to exploring inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and innovation in early childhood and elementary education! 📅 Date: April 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Center for Inquiry, Columbia, SC Connect with fellow educators, engage in hands-on learning, and walk away with practical strategies to bring inquiry into your classroom. 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3EJwFqH Tag a fellow educator who would love to attend! Let’s reimagine learning together. ✨ #InquiryMatters #EducationConference #EarlyChildhoodEd #ElementaryEducation

At CEP, collaboration is key. We partner with organizations like SC School Improvement Council, SC Geography Alliance, and SC Writing Improvement Network to enhance educational outcomes through shared resources and expertise. These partnerships provide unique opportunities to leverage collective strengths and impact education. #Collaboration #EdPartnerships #USCEducation

Enhance your geography teaching skills at GEOFEST 57 on February 8, 2025, hosted by the South Carolina Geographic Alliance at the University of South Carolina. This one-day conference offers sessions from experts in the field, with a registration fee of $15 covering lunch and materials. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and networking. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dcNMtP5M

Join us at the 2025 Inquiry Matters Conference! 📅 April 26, 2025 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Center for Inquiry, Columbia, SC A half-day event for early childhood & elementary educators to explore inquiry-based learning, share ideas, & grow together. ✨ Pre-register here:  https://lnkd.in/ePBHT6mh #InquiryMatters2025 #EarlyEd #InquiryBasedLearning

For the past six years, Ranina Outing has been a driving force in strengthening family engagement across South Carolina schools. As a Family Engagement Liaison and Project Lead, Ranina partners with school-based stakeholder teams to connect schools, families, and communities meaningfully. Among her many accomplishments, Ranina helped launch Community Family Resource Centers (CFRCs) and set up book vending machine locations, creating invaluable resources to support literacy and family access to learning tools—an active advocate for education and human welfare. Ranina’s determination to grow her expertise in school, community, and worksite settings underscores her commitment to empowering families and enhancing student success statewide.

Happy New Year from the Center for Educational Partnerships! Here’s to empowering educators, students, and communities across SC in 2025! #SCeducation #PartnersinEducation