Twenty-two 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants totaling $1.8 million have been awarded to community learning centers statewide, according to a news release.

Each grantee will receive up to $200,000 annually for up to four years to operate a community learning center that provides a multitude of academic and enrichment activities to students before school, after school, and during the summer.

–  McDonald’s® has announced its list of 814 prep seniors who have been nominated to play in the 2013 McDonald’s All American Games. This year’s list boasts players from 39 states and the District of Columbia who have been selected by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee.  A total of seven players hail from the Midlands of South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina State Museum is offering a South Carolina school class a chance to see the Secrets of the Maya exhibit for free.  The museum is hosting an online contest to determine the winner.

Teachers who would like to sign thier classes up for the contest can go to the museum's Facebook page for an entry form. Teachers can enter their classes from January 16 to February 6.

Visitors to the museum's Facebook page can vote on the class they would like to see get the free field trip.