While schools across the country are racing to adopt structured literacy practices in response to the national Science of Reading movement, one Columbia school has quietly been doing so for half a century. Now, Sandhills School is being recognized for it.
Sandhills School has been named the recipient of the 2026 Pioneer in Education Award by Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) as part of this year’s Golden Apple Awards celebration, a recognition that comes during the school’s 50th anniversary year.
The Golden Apple Awards recognize individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact on education throughout Richland County through leadership, innovation, advocacy, and service…