For Ms. Tomika Keene Reid, the 5K-4th enhanced learning teacher at Virtus Academy of South Carolina, the path to the classroom was anything but predictable. Growing up as the youngest of three, she rarely spent time around small children and spent her early college years pursuing a degree in chemistry.
On Wednesday, April 15, the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Board of Directors voted to defer the revocation of Ascent Classical Academy of Fort Mill (d/b/a Carolina Classical Academy) after the school community demonstrated outstanding support and resilience in response to the recent loss of their management company. This provides the
In an elementary classroom at Lowcountry Leadership Charter School, Brandi Attebury blends curiosity, structure, and encouragement into every lesson she teaches. With 16 years in education and six at LLCS, she serves both gifted and talented students in third through fifth grade and those who need extra support in reading.
The Charter Institute at Erskine (the Institute) is working with school leadership to ensure stability and continuity for the families and staff at Ascent Classical Academy of Fort Mill following the termination of the school’s management agreement with Ascent Classical Academies. Since receiving notice of the termination, the Institute has
In January of 2026, The Charter Institute at Erskine (the Institute) formed a historic international partnership with the Kunskapsskolan Network (KED), a global community of more than 100 schools across Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, India, and the Middle East. The international partnership connects the Institute to a worldwide network of innovative schools committed to personalized learning
The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the transfer of Myrtle Beach STEM Academy, marking the seventh school to transition from Limestone Charter Association to the Institute’s growing statewide portfolio. The Board approved the transfer during its February 25 meeting. Myrtle Beach STEM
A powerful story of perseverance, leadership, and educational opportunity in rural South Carolina took the spotlight Thursday night as Lowcountry Leadership Charter School (LLCS) premiered a new documentary highlighting its remarkable journey. Lowcountry Leadership Charter School (LLCS) hosted the debut of “Choice Stories: Legacy Leaves a Wake,” the latest installment
