The rise of the Palmetto state's charter school law to ninth strongest is owing partly to the decline of other state laws, and not necessarily its own strength. But with Erskine University now an authorizer it may help spur more growth. Other key components...

South Carolina has an incredibly robust innovation environment, allowing for numerous opportunities for students to earn credit for work-based, CTE, and personalized learning, that does not hamper non-traditional learning experiences.

Governor McMaster, who worked hard to ensure education freedom was a reality for South Carolinians, expressed concern of the Supreme Court's ruling of the Education Scholarship Trust Fund program, aptly noting the decision will have "devestating consequences"...

A very needed expansion of the state's scholarship program was blocked by the Supreme Court’s, leaving thousands of families with uncertain options for the future. Lawmakers are working to revise legislation that may avoid constitutional scrutiny, but best...

School report cards are easily accessible under the “Data & Reports” or “School & District” headings of South Carolina's Department of Education website. User-friendly report cards provide comprehensive data, covering academic performance and the school...

One of many data points to assess whether a state has the right policies in place to ensure teacher quality is the "use of student achievement data in teacher preparation accountability." How empty or full the fuel tank above is will give you the answer for your state.

Legal battles have repeatedly challenged South Carolina's Blaine Amendment, including a 2024 ruling that struck down provisions allowing ESTF scholarships for private school tuition. In response, parents, backed by the Institute for Justice, sued to challenge...