Government
South Carolina education scholarship bill aligns with national trend(The Center Square) – In passing an education scholarship bill this year, South Carolina lawmakers followed a national trend of allowing more parents to choose where to send their… Read More
Public Education
‘I’m going to fight harder for my kids’: South Carolina father gives school board a bag of chicken feed to condemn its cowardiceA South Carolina father gave his school board a bag of chicken feed to demonstrate his lack of confidence in their “chicken” leadership. At a Beaufort County School… Read More
Public Education
Study: South Carolina learning loss could lead to reduced earnings(The Center Square) – South Carolina students lost months of learning over the past few years, which could result in billions of dollars of reduced wages. While the results… Read More
Government
Governor signs school choice bill into law in South CarolinaSouth Carolina just joined the growing ranks of states making public money portable to help parents and students have more choices in K-12 education.On Thursday, Republican Gov. Henry… Read More
Government
South Carolina House signs off on open-enrollment school bill(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House has signed off on legislation that proponents say would give parents more control over their children’s education, including a measure to… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation, the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn't made it easy.The “Blaine Amendments”… Read More
Government
South Carolina voters could decide on state funds for religious schools(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House passed a measure allowing voters to decide whether to lift a provision that bars state tax dollars from benefiting religious or… Read More
Government
South Carolina House approves resolution to repeal Blaine Amendment, which would smooth the road for school choiceSouth Carolina’s House of Representatives voted in favor of a measure to repeal the state’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits state funds from benefitting religious or private educational institutions.The… Read More
Government, Opinion
South Carolina must sweat details on school choice to get across the finish line(reimaginED) – All education committee hearings in South Carolina should open with staff placing flags on a map marking the states that adopted new choices in K-12 education since… Read More
Courts, Culture
The Smithsonian is being sued for kicking out pro-life Catholic studentsA lawsuit has been filed against the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum after Catholic students were kicked out for wearing pro-life beanies.On January 20, students from… Read More
Government
Idaho legislator is working to overturn ‘relic’ anti-school choice amendmentAn Idaho lawmaker has introduced a resolution to remove an Idaho constitutional amendment which has historically restricted school choice programs.“Article Nine, Section Five, known as the Blaine Amendment,… Read More
Government
South Carolina Senate passes expanded school choice ESA programThe South Carolina Senate approved a bill this week granting 15,000 students access to education savings accounts (ESAs).“There will be children whose lives will be changed for the… Read More
Government
U.S. Senators unite for school choiceSeveral U.S. Senators advanced school choice this week with a resolution and at least two bills, demonstrating it doesn’t have to be a partisan issue.Sen. Tim Scott, R-South… Read More
Government
South Carolina Senate could consider education scholarships(The Center Square) — The South Carolina Senate could vote this week on legislation that includes scholarships for low-income students.The bill, S.39, sponsored by state Sen. Larry Grooms,… Read More
Culture, Government
S.C. should trust parents to make the best education choices for their kids(reimaginED) – Should schools do more to train students for the workforce, or focus on the three R’s? South Carolina K-12 officials have been debating that very question lately. Read More
Government
South Carolina amendment would lift funding restrictions for private schoolsSouth Carolina’s House of Representatives put forward a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment which would help open funding to private schools.Led by House Speaker Rep. Murrell Smith,… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Jan. 9-13)Christian school continues to educate despite fire– Although a fire ravaged its building on New Year’s Eve, New Life Christian School in North Carolina continues to fulfill its mission. Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Dec. 26-30)New Christian school opening in Kentucky– Co-directors Charlotte Burton and Carrie Oliver announced the opening of Highlands Latin School Owensboro. The non-denominational, faith-based school will open in 2023 and… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
South Carolina withholds $1.5 million from Christian nonprofit as judge considers payment’s legalityState officials will withhold $1.5 million earmarked for a Christian nonprofit, pending a judge’s ruling on its constitutionality.South Carolina residents brought a lawsuit against the state’s governor, treasurer,… Read More
Public Education
Newly elected conservative school board members in South Carolina ‘clean house’ – banning Critical Race Theory, firing superintendentSix newly elected members of a South Carolina school board chose to immediately “clean house,” passing a resolution banning Critical Race Theory in classrooms and firing the liberal superintendent. Read More