Is teasing playful or harmful? It depends on a number of factors Molly Dawes, associate professor in the Department of Educational and Developmental Science at USC, writes for The Conversation about the complexities of teasing.
2026 Anne Frank Awards Gala The Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina celebrated its second gala, the Anne Frank Awards at the South Carolina State Museum on Monday, February 9, 2026. The event honors those who have advanced the legacy of Anne Frank and exemplified courage, compassion and commitment as well as expanding Holocaust education.
USC creates leadership pipeline for school administrators SC TEACHER, a research consortium housed in the USC College of Education, recently found a positive association between educators receiving appropriate administrative support and teacher retention.
Research confirms bilingual children benefit from language support at home An estimated 22 percent of the U.S. population speak a language other than English in the home. About 7.5 percent of SC residents speak a language other than English at home. It is critical that educators collaborate with parents in supporting their bilingual children's literacy development.