COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- More than 500 educators, business leaders and legislators from across South Carolina are gathering in Columbia to discuss how schools can compete globally.
The day-long conference organized by the state Association of School Administrators starts Thursday.
The event is titled "South Carolina Education Connect: Competing in a Global Society."
School superintendents are unveiling a new Web site they hope will start conversations on building local support for public education.
Panelists for a discussion on education challenges include AT&T South Carolina president Pamela Lackey, Michelin North America chairman Dick Wilkerson, and Milliken's Southeast sales manager Mike Patrick.
Panelists for a discussion on opportunities include Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman, former Gov. Richard Riley and Boeing senior vice president Tim Keating.
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