National School Choice Week is always a great time for My SC Education. We have an opportunity to celebrate the diverse students and education choices in South Carolina. While the weather didn’t allow for the planned march to the Statehouse, several hundred South Carolina students, parents, teachers, and community members gathered for a high-energy celebration at the USC Alumni Center. National School Choice Week celebrations are a wonderful way to raise awareness about the various education options available to families. My SC Education also uses this time to advocate for important education ..read more

“The opportunity to say we have a choice,” is all Lisa and Paul Priest, a family of three from Dillon ask for when it comes to their daughter’s education. Lisa and Paul are the parents of 11-year-old Allison Priest, who attends Dillon Christian School (DCS). Allison used to attend Latta Elementary School, but during the height of the pandemic in 2020, the Priest’s realized their daughter was not getting the type of education attention she needed. The school was not meeting the expectations they had for their daughter’s learning, and when Covid-19 hit the school system and Allison started to su ..read more

We celebrate all types of students and all forms of schooling. This week, we’re highlighting the 40,000 South Carolina students who receive their education at one of the 81 public charter schools in the state. Charter schools in South Carolina are flexibly positioned to meet a variety of needs. For example, 41% of the total public charter school enrollment are students who receive their education completely virtually. Some schools are specifically focused on helping children with dyslexia…and more. During the pandemic, South Carolina public charter schools saw a huge jump in enrollment. 28%, o ..read more

Thank you to those who participated in last week’s National School Choice Week celebrations!   It was a very special and jam-packed week as states from coast to coast celebrated expanding education opportunities for students.   Here are some of the highlights, along with links, so you can go back and see what you missed!   January 22nd – National School Choice Week Fair   On Saturday, parents had the opportunity to learn about the various education options available to them in the Lowcountry – public, private, and homeschool! Parents received school supp ..read more

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Brashier Middle CollegeCharter School Simpsonville, SC 2020/2021 School Profile (PDF) Carolina School for Inquiry Charter School Columbia, SC Charleston Classical School Charter School North Charleston, SC Grace Community Academy Private Christian School Columbia, SC GCA Flyer 2022 (PDF) Gray Collegiate Academy Charter School West Columbia, SC Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter School Greenville, SC 2020/2021 School Profile (PDF) Greg Mathis Charter High School Charter School North Charleston, SC 2020/2021 School Profile (PDF) Hampton Park Christian School Private School P ..read more

Education Choice Fair and School Supply Giveaway Saturday, January 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM Learn more about different education options and resources for students and families Gather free school supplies for students and classrooms Have fun enjoying student performances, face painting, balloon art, raffle drawings, music and more! Virtual Education Choice Fair Wednesday, January 26 | 11 AM My SC Education is excited to celebrate National School Choice Week 2002. On Wednesday, January 26th, we will launch our 2nd annual Virtual School Choice Week Celebration and Virtual Education Choice Fair! REGIS ..read more