only learning history for the sake of knowing our past, but learning how to think critically and how to think democratically. Contrary to popular belief, there is a tradition of human rights—exemplified by Modjeska Simkins herself—in South Carolina.”
The curriculum, reflecting the Network’s statebased strategy, focuses on South Carolina, which continues to play an over-sized role in our nation’s politics. The course material is everevolving to include the latest research and historical analyses. There is nothing like it, not just in South Carolina but nationally.
The school also offers Deep Dive programs on Sunday afternoons during the session that are free and open to the public.
The course includes 16 evening classes, Sunday afternoon Deep Dives, and in-depth study guides. Tuition is based on a sliding scale. Limited full scholarships are available.
Classes meet Monday evenings on Zoom and inperson:
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Columbia at GROW, 1340 Elmwood Ave.
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Sumter at the South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave.
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Orangeburg at the South Carolina Civil Rights Museum, 1865 Lake Dr.
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St. Helena at the Penn Center Museum
For details about the school, the 2025 class schedule, or to apply, visit https:// www.scpronet.com
