COLUMBIA, SC – The Charter Institute at Erskine announced that it took a delegation of over 30 leaders to England to visit London-based charter schools to promote professional development, increased educator and student collaboration, and innovation in teaching, resulting in closer education ties between public charter schools in South Carolina and England. “We are thrilled…
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Gray Collegiate Academy is Deemed “One of America’s Best High Schools” winner in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. Gray Collegiate Academy Principal, Dr. Brian Newsome proudly announces that the charter school has been named one of the best high schools in the entire country. In a publication released today by U.S. News and World…
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COLUMBIA, SC – On Wednesday, March 27, students and leadership from Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (HVASC) attended the JAG-SC Career Development Conference and were recognized for their many achievements within the program. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a state-based nonprofit that serves youth who face significant challenges, with the goal of helping…
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WINNSBORO, SC – The Board of Midlands STEM Charter School(MSCS) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Lionel Kennedy as Chief Executive Officer of MCSC. With a career spanning over 34 years in public education, Dr. Kennedy brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to fostering academic excellence to the charter school.…
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CAMDEN, SC – After a thorough review process and an on-site visit, the Montessori School of Camden has earned its accreditation with Montessori Educational Programs International (MEPI). The Montessori School of Camden was first accredited by MEPI in 2017 and has maintained its certification ever since. A MEPI accreditation declares to all the stakeholders and…
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HARDEEVILLE, SC – Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences (RLOACS) earned five different awards in recognition of their outstanding academic performance in the 2022-2023 school year at the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Academic Showcase on Friday, November 3, 2023. RLOACS’ Elementary School earned a Gold School of Distinction award for outperforming the…
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CLINTON, SC – Thornwell Charter School (Thornwell) earned numerous awards in recognition of their outstanding academic performance in the 2022-2023 school year at the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Academic Showcase on Friday, November 3, 2023. Thornwell’s Middle School earned a Silver School of Distinction award for outperforming the local school district and demonstrating Average growth…
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SUMMERVILLE, SC – Berkeley Preparatory Academy earned four different awards in recognition of their outstanding academic performance in the 2022-2023 school year at the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Academic Showcase on Friday, November 3, 2023. Berkeley Preparatory’s Middle School earned a variety of awards, both from the Institute and the South Carolina Department of Education…
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WINNSBORO, SC – Midlands STEM Charter School is one step closer to moving into its own space. On Wednesday, October 18, the school hosted a groundbreaking at the future site of its new building. School leadership, members of the community, and leadership from MSCS’s authorizer, The Charter Institute at Erskine, joined to celebrate this exciting…
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COLUMBIA, SC – Senator Greg Hembree of District 28, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, was named the 2023 “Hall of Fame” Charter Champion in front of almost 500 charter school stakeholders at the Kids First Conference on Tuesday, September 26. Watch the video here. The Charter Institute at Erskine and the South Carolina Public…
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