Richland One School Named First Paideia School in the State

They did it! After three years of training, research and hard work, Meadowfield Elementary is now South Carolina's first Paideia Model School and students and staff plan to celebrate!

Paideia (pronounced Puh-Day-uh) is a rigorous academic program that challenges students' thinking and reasoning skills, encourages them to become problem solvers and to take ownership of their learning. This comprehensive approach to education allows students to share their ideas and knowledge orally and in writing across a broad range of subject areas.

On Thursday, April 30 at 8:15 a.m. Dr. Terry Roberts, the director of the National Paideia Center, will be in Columbia to present Meadowfield with its national certification recognition and banner. (The ceremony will be repeated at 9:15 a.m. because the cafetorium can only accomodate half of the student body at one time.)

At 1:30 p.m., all 625 Meadowfield students will assemble outside and spell out "Paideia" on the school grounds.

"This is a fantastic national honor for Richland One and Meadowfield," said Principal Paula Stephens. "I would like to thank my wonderful students, parents, faculty and staff for their commitment and hard work."

Meadowfield Elementary is located at 525 Galway Lane. For more information please contact the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7504 or 231-7510.