South Carolina

Nearly one in four S.C. students chronically absent last year  

Last month, CALN shed light on one state’s battle with chronic absenteeism—defined by a student missing 10% or more days...

Partisan school board races? New SC bill would make it a requirement 

A new South Carolina bill would require school board candidates to register by party and run in partisan elections. The...

More Charleston students achieving on-track English scores

READING AND WRITING SCORES ON THE RISE IN SOUTH CAROLINA’S LOWCOUNTRY Here’s some uplifting academic news: the Charleston County School District...

States Should Embrace Scientifically Based Reading Instruction

The process of teaching students how to read has not always been viewed as a science, but in recent years...

Education bills to watch in 2024 (South Carolina) 

It’s a new year in South Carolina – which, like every January, means it’s the beginning of a new legislative session....

Acts of kindness: S.C. students surprised with Christmas gifts

STUDENTS GREETED WITH HOLIDAY SURPRISE BY EDUCATION LEADERS AND COMMUNITY   Students in Orangeburg, South Carolina enjoyed a cheerful holiday...

Districts across U.S., Carolinas tighten cellphone policies to preserve learning 

The 74 reports that school districts are driving major sales for a cellphone pouch and storage company, indicating that local...

S.C. district has plans to get schools back on track

After several of its schools received low marks on their 2022-23 report cards, the Orangeburg County School District (OCSD) has...

S.C. Ed. Department plan would clarify ‘age-appropriate’ book question

The S.C. Department of Education has announced a new plan to ensure that books in South Carolina schools are age-appropriate...

South Carolina launches new Education Funding Dashboard

NEW K-12 FUNDING WEBPAGE A GREAT RESOURCE FOR PARENTS, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS In a move to promote transparency, South Carolina...