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SC African American History Calendar: February Honoree - Gilda Cobb-Hunter
Gilda Cobb-Hunter is a native of Gifford, F.L., attending Florida A&M University for a bachelor’s in African American History and Florida State University for a master’s in American History. She...
South Carolina State Library: Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest
South Carolina State Library: We invite all South Carolina students in grades 3rd through 12th to write a poem using the theme: "What Inspires You?" Author Pat Mora is this year's featured guest. She...
January 2021 on KnowItAll.org
Happy New Year to all! This month, KnowItAll features resources for Martin Luther King Day and African American History Month for use now through February. Our Holocaust Remembrance Collection...
SC African American History Calendar 2021: January Honoree – Allie Brooks
A native of the Florence area, Allie Brooks earned a bachelor’s degree and a Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army from South Carolina State University in 1968. Afterwards, he...
December 2020 on KnowItAll: Extend the Learning - All Through the Holidays!
We are excited to share four new series, an assortment of interactive Activities, and numerous Series and Collections on a wide array of topics that may surprise you – all right here on KnowItAll...
South Carolina African American History Calendar: December Honorees – The Taylor Family
For four generations, the Taylor Brothers Construction Company, Inc. has operated an African American owned heavy construction business in Columbia, S.C. Started in the late 1930s by Samuel Thomas...
New on KnowItAll!
We are excited to share four new series this month on KnowItAll.org! ASYNCHRONOUS STUDIO LESSONS Asynchronous Studio Lessons have been produced by South Carolina ETV in partnership with SC Department...
LearningWhy: Gone, but Not Really
In just a few weeks, when you go to www.learningwhy.org you will not find it! No worries, LearningWhy is moving in with KnowItAll. We’ve combined LearningWhy.org and KnowItAll.org after speaking with...
November 2020 on KnowItAll.org
In November, we feature content for National Career Development, Native American Heritage, and College Application Months. We also have assets for National Authors’ Day, National Family Literacy Day, Job Action Day, Veterans Day, America Recycles Day, National Rural Health Day and Universal Children’s Day. View Dates for Your Calendar below for more dates and resources!
South Carolina African American History Calendar: November Honorees – Nathaniel and Viola Stewart
Nathaniel and Viola Stewart were a trailblazing couple who left an enduring mark in African American history. They met on a blind date in 1945, and after falling in love, were married for more than 50...
October 2020 on Knowitall.org!
In October, we feature content for Archaeology Month, Health Literacy Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, National Book Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues through October 15...
SC African American History Calendar: October Honoree – George Rogers
George Rogers, a native of Duluth, Ga., has always had a love for football. A standout at Duluth High School, Rogers decided to attend the University of South Carolina when coach Jim Carlen told him...
September 2020 on Knowitall.org
This month, we share content for International Literacy Day through our Libraries, Literature & Learning Collection, and we remember our heroes from September 11, 2001. We explore our Hispanic...
SC African American History Calendar: September Honoree – Xanthene Norris
As an educator and community leader, Xanthene Sayles Norris has established an exemplary career of public service and civic engagement. Born in Winston Salem, N.C., Norris grew up and attended public...
New Resources - PBS Parents - How to Talk Honestly with Kids about Racism & More
Preparing for Fall: The Power of Routines For most of us, our lives involve a series of patterns - routines we perform every day, like stopping at the same place each day for coffee on the way to work...
August 2020 - The Learning Continues on Knowitall.org!
This month on Knowitall, we’ll feature the “heart and soul” of Knowitall – our Series and Collections – that facilitate learning all year long! If you haven’t perused these resources recently, you may...
SC African American History Calendar: August Honoree - Joe Neal
Rev. Joseph H. Neal was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Mrs. Laverne Kohn Neal and the late Rev. C.R. Neal of Hopkins, S.C. He was the third of four children. His compassion for people at an early...
July on Knowitall - Check Out Our Series and Collections and Go!
...Without Leaving the Comfort of Your Favorite Chair! July 2020 on Knowitall.org! Has the summer heat sapped your energy? But it just doesn’t feel like summer unless you head out and explore a few...