Columbia, SC – Students will take the lead in a conversation about the future of their schools during Classrooms & Candidates, a student-led forum featuring candidates for the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees.
Richland Library and the Columbia SC Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will present the forum on Monday, October 5, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the R2i2 Auditorium, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia.
Rather than simply hearing adults discuss what they believe students need, “Classrooms & Candidates” puts young people at the center of the conversation. Keen Teens from the Columbia SC Chapter of Jack and Jill, representing students in grades 9–12, will hear directly from candidates about issues affecting their education and future opportunities.
The forum will give participating candidates a platform to share their perspectives and priorities for Richland Two schools while responding to questions informed by the experiences of students.
Participating candidates include:
Niki Porter
Robin Clark
Heather Norris-Jones
Anthony AJ Bracy
Joe Trapp
James Mobley
Anthony Stovall
Nathaniel “Lamont” Canfall, Jr.
Classrooms & Candidates reflects Richland Library’s commitment to providing spaces where the community can access information and engage in meaningful civic dialogue.
EVENT DETAILS: Monday, October 5, 2026, 6–7:30 p.m. Richland Library Sandhills Auditorium, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC 29229.
For more information or media RSVPs, please contact Tacara Carpenter at 803-351-5616 or media@richlandlibrary.com.
