COLUMBIA, SC – – The Charter Institute announces the “Charter Institute Success Scholarship,” a new scholarship created by Erskine College that eligible Institute high school seniors may apply for in the 2025 school year. The scholarship will provide a total of $100,00 in tuition coverage over four years for qualified graduates of Institute charter schools…
Read More
Jennifer Hincapie – Board Chair, Cyber Academy of South Carolina More than 10 years ago, I met charter school leaders at a statewide conference and my journey began as a board member, and now chair, of the Cyber Academy of South Carolina. When I tell people about the fantastic educational experience the academy provides, the…
Read More
I was humbled when the U.S. Department of Education invited me to submit an application for Langston Charter Middle School to be considered for the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. As Langston’s principal, I saw this as an opportunity to showcase the excellence of our teachers and students. I was elated when I received…
Read More
GREENVILLE, SC – Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (HVASC) earned the Innovation in Charter School Development award at the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina (Alliance) Conference on Thursday, December 5. This award recognizes a South Carolina “start-up” school that has transformed its written charter into a viable, sustainable, and mission-driven charter school.…
Read More
Congratulations to Ms. Vicky Culbertson from Thornwell Charter School who has been announced as the December Teacher of the Month. As a Teacher, Librarian, and Literacy Strategies instructor for grades 5K-12, Vicky’s dedication to nurturing a love of reading and her ability to inspire students make her an invaluable part of the Saints family. A…
Read More
Congratulations to the ten Institute students who achieved perfect scores on the 2024 SC Ready Exam and were recognized at the Institute’s Academic Showcase. Institute Superintendent Cameron Runyan, the Honorable Rita Allison, and South Carolina Department of Education’s Ms. Meka Childs and Ms. Laura Bayne, honored these students’ achievements with a certificate and a letter…
Read More
At the Charter Institute at Erskine, we are proud to recognize outstanding educators who dedicate themselves to the holistic growth of their students. This month, the honor goes to Elizabeth Veselik, an exceptional K-8 Physical Education teacher from Berkeley Preparatory Academy in Berkeley, South Carolina. Her inspiring journey, passion for student success, and dedication to…
Read More
COLUMBIA, SC – Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) schools show signs of growth in recently released academic data from the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). The data, released Tuesday, represents each school’s performance during the 2023-2024 school year. “From Title I schools in rural South Carolina, to statewide virtual schools that serve students in…
Read More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – From October 23-25, over 400 members of the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators (SCATA) gathered in Myrtle Beach for the 57th annual SCATA Conference. Each year, the SCATA Conference attracts hundreds of educational professionals to the Grand Strand, including superintendents, deputy superintendents, Federal Programs coordinators, principals, teachers, and more.…
Read More
WINNSBORO, SC – On Friday, October 11, State Superintendent of Education visited the newly constructed campus of Midlands STEM Charter School (Midlands STEM) located in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Superintendent Weaver was welcomed to campus by Midlands STEM students and given a tour of the new facility by Midlands STEM Board Chair Kevin Thomas, CEO Dr.…
Read More