Recent News
SC promotes public Montessori programs
The nation's only statewide coordinator for Montessori public education says expanding the century-old teaching method in South Carolina could improve learning in a state with the country's worst high school graduation rate.
May 4, 2008 | Read More
"Third world" schools unacceptable
More political courage is needed by the state's 170 lawmakers if they are to fix the state's ailing public education system, state Superintendent Jim Rex told members of Columbia's Rotary Club Monday.
April 29, 2008 | Read More
Unique measures may help recruit teachers
But more aggressive initiatives likely will be needed in South Carolina
April 29, 2008 | Read More
'High quality' schools sought
S.C. education advocates push for change in constitution. The folks who pushed for better public schools by bringing you mass rallies, a $6 million, 15-year lawsuit, and the "Corridor of Shame" documentary have opened up a new front.
April 25, 2008 | Read More
Teachers can get loans to buy homes
Many teachers don't make enough money to afford buying a home, but state officials hope a new $20 million initiative will help ease teachers' financial woes.
April 22, 2008 | Read More
Merit-based pay a much-needed educational initiative
Merit-based pay is a common feature of the private sector. Hard workers and high performers are rewarded. Why shouldn't that be the policy in the public sector as well?
April 15, 2008 | Read More
Public school funding requires rising above interest groups
Anyone who has spent time at an over-crowded public school senses the effects of too many students and not enough space.
April 13, 2008 | Read More
S.C. cannot afford 'minimally adequate' education
The third annual Break Away South Carolina economic competitiveness report prepared for the state Chamber of Commerce and released recently had some dismal news for South Carolina.
April 12, 2008 | Read More
