The Modjeska Simkins School launched in 2015 to teach civics, community organizing skills, and a people’s history of South Carolina. The school is open to students of all ages, backgrounds, experience, and interests. The four-month course is an intense, immersive experience unlike any in the state — or outside of it. The spring 2026 session runs from March 2 through June 22, with classes meeting Monday evenings online and in-person in Columbia, and broadcast live to six partner sites, including First Baptist Church of Pendleton. Tuition is $500 and some limited scholarships are available. Tuition is waived for public school teachers “committed to teaching the truth.”
Principles of the Modjeska Simkins School include:
- Teaching our true history: Truth matters. As education is under increasing pressure from those with political agendas, the curriculum offered at the Modjeska Simkins School is more critical than ever.
- Powering citizen action: The school teaches more than a true history of South Carolina. It also teaches political literacy and civic responsibility.
- Growing the grassroots: Graduates of the school become part of a larger community of South Carolina activists and organizers. One student at a time, the school is building an informed and engaged base.
For more information and to enroll, visit https://www.scpronet.com/modjeskaschool/ by Friday, Feb 20.