Legislation
South Carolina House signs off on open-enrollment school bill(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House has signed off on legislation that proponents say would give parents more control over their children’s education, including a measure to create… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation, the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn’t made it… Read More
Legislation
South Carolina voters could decide on state funds for religious schools(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House passed a measure allowing voters to decide whether to lift a provision that bars state tax dollars from benefiting religious or private… Read More
Legislation
South Carolina House approves resolution to repeal Blaine Amendment, which would smooth the road for school choiceSouth Carolina’s House of Representatives voted in favor of a measure to repeal the state’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits state funds from benefitting religious or private educational institutions. Read More
Legislation, Opinion
South Carolina must sweat details on school choice to get across the finish line(reimaginED) – All education committee hearings in South Carolina should open with staff placing flags on a map marking the states that adopted new choices in K-12 education since the… Read More
Courts, Culture
The Smithsonian is being sued for kicking out pro-life Catholic studentsA lawsuit has been filed against the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum after Catholic students were kicked out for wearing pro-life beanies. On January… Read More
Legislation
Idaho legislator is working to overturn ‘relic’ anti-school choice amendmentAn Idaho lawmaker has introduced a resolution to remove an Idaho constitutional amendment which has historically restricted school choice programs. “Article Nine, Section Five, known as the Blaine… Read More
Legislation
South Carolina Senate passes expanded school choice ESA programThe South Carolina Senate approved a bill this week granting 15,000 students access to education savings accounts (ESAs). “There will be children whose lives will be changed for… Read More
Legislation
U.S. Senators unite for school choiceSeveral U.S. Senators advanced school choice this week with a resolution and at least two bills, demonstrating it doesn’t have to be a partisan issue. Sen. Tim Scott,… Read More
Legislation
South Carolina Senate could consider education scholarships(The Center Square) — The South Carolina Senate could vote this week on legislation that includes scholarships for low-income students. The bill, S.39, sponsored by state Sen. Larry Grooms, R-Bonneau,… Read More
Culture, Legislation
S.C. should trust parents to make the best education choices for their kids(reimaginED) – Should schools do more to train students for the workforce, or focus on the three R’s? South Carolina K-12 officials have been debating that very question lately. A… Read More
Legislation
South Carolina amendment would lift funding restrictions for private schoolsSouth Carolina’s House of Representatives put forward a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment which would help open funding to private schools. Led by House Speaker Rep. Murrell… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Jan. 9-13)Christian school continues to educate despite fire – Although a fire ravaged its building on New Year’s Eve, New Life Christian School in North Carolina continues to fulfill its mission. Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Dec. 26-30)New Christian school opening in Kentucky – Co-directors Charlotte Burton and Carrie Oliver announced the opening of Highlands Latin School Owensboro. The non-denominational, faith-based school will open in 2023 and… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
South Carolina withholds $1.5 million from Christian nonprofit as judge considers payment’s legalityState officials will withhold $1.5 million earmarked for a Christian nonprofit, pending a judge’s ruling on its constitutionality. South Carolina residents brought a lawsuit against the state’s governor,… Read More
Public Education
Newly elected conservative school board members in South Carolina ‘clean house’ – banning Critical Race Theory, firing superintendentSix newly elected members of a South Carolina school board chose to immediately “clean house,” passing a resolution banning Critical Race Theory in classrooms and firing the liberal superintendent. Read More
Public Education
School district pulls nearly 100 books from library shelves following parent complaints(Daily Caller) – A South Carolina school district has removed 97 books from its libraries following complaints of “adult content,” according to WSAV News. A parent of the Beaufort County… Read More
Legislation
Poll: South Carolina voters support educational savings accounts, school choice(The Center Square) – South Carolina residents are supportive of school choice, according to a new survey of eligible voters from the South Carolina Policy Council. When asked about education… Read More
Public Education
Report: South Carolina inflation-adjusted K-12 spending rose 19% since 2002(The Center Square) – South Carolina spends $14,310 per student in its K-12 public schools, an inflation-adjusted increase of 19% since 2002, according to a new study from… Read More
Legislation
Income tax rebate, education legislation remain for South Carolina Legislature(The Center Square) – While South Carolina’s regular legislative session ended Thursday, several pieces of legislation are still in the works including an income tax rebate proposal along with a… Read More