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
GAFFNEY, SC – In only its third year of existence, Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) continues to increase educational opportunities for students in Cherokee county. According to the most recent state assessment data, CCA outperformed all other public schools in Cherokee County in overall proficiency ratings, which includes both English/Language Arts
GREENWOOD, SC – The journey of transforming the next generation of Americans began with a ceremonial flag raising and celebration with families, teachers, leadership, and dignitaries at Greenwood Charter Academy (GCA) on Tuesday, September 5 As the first charter school in Greenwood, GCA offers a tuition-free, public educational option for
CAMDEN, SC – Administration of the Montessori School of Camden (MSC) will begin searching for a new location after receiving approval from the school’s Board of Directors. The school plans to stay in Kershaw County. MSC is a K-8 public charter school that is entering its sixth year as a
ORANGEBURG, SC – On Friday, July 21, the Willie Jeffries School of Excellence (WJSE) announced an upcoming documentary about Coach Willie Jeffries and the Willie Jeffries School of Excellence, titled “Success Has No Zip Code – The Story of Coach Willie Jeffries”. The documentary will detail the life of Coach
ORANGEBURG, SC – The Willie Jeffries School of Excellence (WJSE) has announced Mr. Fabien McGill as the school’s Founding Principal. Mr. McGill comes to WJSE with a wealth of knowledge, stemming from his academic degrees and real-world education experience. “I am honored to accept this position as the Founding Principal
HARDEEVILLE, SC – Mr. Les Wicks, co-founder of Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter School (RLOACS), was awarded a statewide Erskine Pillar award on Thursday, May 18 at the Charter Institute at Erskine Awards Banquet. In celebration of its 5-Year Anniversary, the Institute added a Five-Year
