SAM

SAM is an academic movement created to increase educational achievement across Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

[Spartanburg School District Six @SpartDistrict6]

RD Anderson's Teacher of the Year, Brandy Knight, is making an extraordinary impact in shaping the future of healthcare. Her innovative teaching methods empower countless students to excel in this essential field. #D6family #teacheroftheyear

[SAM @learnwsam]

We are so proud of you, Dr. @MISTER_Servant!

[SCASA @SCASAnews]

We are proud to announce that Dr. Marquice Clark (@MISTER_Servant) is the 2025 SC Elementary Principal of the Year!

Dr. Clark is principal of The Cleveland Academy of Leadership in @SpartanburgD7. Congratulations Dr. Clark and @clevelandacad! 👏🎉👏

#LeadershipMatters

[SAM @learnwsam]

Unlock your child's future success w/reading.
Discover more about the significant impact of early literacy and the inspirational success stories from Jesse Bobo Elementary and Cleveland Academy of Leadership. Read more: https://t.co/EosmMMpRGp

[SAM @learnwsam]

Congratulations to our friend Dreama Gentry for this much-deserved recognition!

[William Julius Wilson Institute @WJWInstitute]

Last night at #PowerOfPlace, we honored Dreama Gentry of @partnersrural with our Founding Trailblazer Award. For over 25 years, Dreama has pioneered a place-based cradle-to-career approach for improving outcomes for rural students and communities all over the country.

[William Julius Wilson Institute @WJWInstitute]

"You can lose a battle, but I’ve never lost a war. And I’m not going to lose this war. Our love keeps us fighting. The work we are doing will save this country." @hczorg's #GeoffreyCanada closes out #PowerOfPlace, inspiring us to never stop fighting for our children and families.

[SAM @learnwsam]

Proud to have Jeff Stevens representing Spartanburg!
@SpartanburgD7

[William Julius Wilson Institute @WJWInstitute]

ELDF comprises:

✓ 23 superintendents
✓ From 22 school districts
✓ Representing 1.4 mm students

Fellows work with WJWI to create strong cradle-to-career systems in their communities. ELDF kicked off earlier this year with a visit to @hczorg.

#PowerOfPlace

[William Julius Wilson Institute @WJWInstitute]

.@RwbookerRussell of @learnwsam: As backbones, it’s our job to set the table and foster dialogue in a way that cuts across divisions and brings stakeholders together. #PowerOfPlace

[William Julius Wilson Institute @WJWInstitute]

Next up at #PowerOfPlace: Rev. Vanessa Ward of @theomegacdc, @RwbookerRussell of @learnwsam, Logan Herring of The WRK Group, and Othello Meadows of @bluemeridianp join a panel discussion, Aligning the “Village”: Backbone Organizations as Partners in Community Change.

[SAM @learnwsam]

SAM stands ready with the community powered by Movement 2030 plan + resources to do our part!

[William Julius Wilson Institute @WJWInstitute]

.@hczorg @MrKwameOK: When we created William Julius Wilson Institute, we had this room in mind: a group of leaders coming together with a bold mission to put one million young people on the path to social and economic mobility. #PowerOfPlace

[SAM @learnwsam]

SAM's CEO @RwbookerRussell + Chief Strategy Officer Keisha Gray are attending! Can't wait to follow along from @SpartanburgCity!

[William Julius Wilson Institute @WJWInstitute]

We're kicking off #PowerofPlace 2024 in Miami Beach! Our 3rd annual convening brings together national leaders, practitioners, and policy makers for inspiring conversations and community building to advance the field of place-based cradle-to-career. Follow us for coverage!

[BlackRock Fact @BlackRockFact]

Today, with funding from The BlackRock Foundation, @learnwsam has awarded four grants to organizations serving children and families in Union County, South Carolina, bolstering #community support and educational initiatives. Read more 👉 https://t.co/j9ZBfj8XV7

[Spartanburg District Five Schools @SpartanburgD5]

Science students at Beech Springs Middle studied force and motion 🔁 and researched roller coasters to create their own! 🎢 Check out their creativity ⬇️ #WeAreD5

[Spartanburg District Five Schools @SpartanburgD5]

More than a dozen college reps 🧑‍🏫 Excited Seniors 🎓 + nearly 400 applications 💻 = 1 successful College Applucation Day at Byrnes High School! ✅ We loved watching our students take a step toward the future! 💙 #WeAreD5

[Blue Meridian Partners @bluemeridianp]

At Blue Meridian Partners, we seek to transform the philanthropic marketplace, maximizing the impact of collaborative investing to improve the life trajectories of millions of young people and families across America.

Learn more: https://t.co/aw7fc8IE0J

[APOSEYTION2LEAD @AlandaPosey]

I attended my first @StriveTogether convening and it completely blew me away. The biggest takeaway was that there are ppl all across this nation who care about the academic outcomes of children who are underserved and often forgotten about. The path from cradle to career matters!

[Spartanburg School District Six @SpartDistrict6]

We are back at it this morning! Bring your children for free meals, snacks, and non-perishable goods! We are at Arcadia Elementary, Fairforest Elementary, Woodland Heights Elementary, and Arcadia Elementary until 1. #D6Strong #D6Family

[Spartanburg School District 2 @SpartanburgD2]

D2 Volunteers,

I am so proud to be a part of the D2 Family.

That statement has never more true than after what I have seen over the last few days at Shoally Creek Elementary and across our district.

Beginning on Monday, we opened up the cafeteria at SCE to begin serving hot meals for our community. Despite, many being without power, having debris and fallen trees at your own home, and with many roads still in rough shape, volunteers poured in to help. No one made you come, but your heart for service compelled you to put your own needs aside for the sake of others.

To our D2 Employees, while amazing to see, this outpouring of selflessness is not surprising given what you have chosen to do for your life’s work. Every day you serve others in your schools and buildings, it is just part of who you are. #D2DifferenceMakers To members of the community that either showed up to help or donated supplies and goods, we are so thankful to live in a community where Difference Makers like you live, work, and learn.

A special thank you goes out to our partners @ChartwellsK12 and the Food Service team. Preparing so much delicious food so quickly and with so many hurdles, was not an easy accomplishment. We are thankful that you are our partners in education.

And I am thankful for all of you, and I am certain the more than 7500 people that received a meal at SCE are also grateful for your kindness.

Eternally Grateful,
Lance Radford, Superintendent

[James F. Byrnes High @JFBHSRebels]

💙 The Byrnes Cafeteria once again became a beacon of hope, providing meals to Hurricane Helene victims & those in need. We are honored to serve our community. 🍽️ #CommunityStrong  #WeAreD5

[Spartanburg One @spartanburgone]

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

Yesterday, Spartanburg One came together to support our families in need during the recovery from Hurricane Helene. 💙 With the help of our amazing team, we accomplished:

🍽️ 1,200 meals served with @ChartwellsK12
🙌 100 volunteers stepping up
🚿 50 hot showers provided at Landrum High
👕 35 clothing donations collected by Landrum High School FFA to support storm victims in Western NC
💪ONE DISTRICT UNITIED!

We are here for you! 🫶

#wearespart1 #SpartanburgOne #CommunityStrong #WeAreOne #chartwellsk12 #communitypartnerships

[SAM @learnwsam]

@StriveTogether honors @clevelandacad administrators w/Cheryl Broadnax Award for Innovation + Results during annual convening