Columbia, SC – Nearly one in four students in South Carolina are missing too much school, according to new data. This makes them chronically absent, which means they miss at least 18 days of school in a 180-day school year. While this is a small improvement from last year, the number of chronically absent students…
SOUTH CAROLINA — High school seniors across South Carolina are encouraged to apply for the Ride of Your Life Scholarship, offered by the South Carolina State Fair, as the application deadline of March 15, 2025, quickly approaches. Now in its 28th year, the scholarship program continues to provide financial support for students pursuing higher education….
YORK COUNTY, S.C. – Building a home in York County could soon become more expensive as local leaders consider increasing impact fees on new developments to support the construction of additional schools. Under the proposed changes, impact fees could rise to $29,640 per new home and $20,796 per new apartment unit—significantly higher than the current…
The Strategic Talent Acquisition and Retention Taskforce (START) report outlines evidence-based recommendations to create a supportive and innovative environment for SC educators. WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has released a bold and comprehensive blueprint to address the state’s teacher recruitment and retention challenges. Developed in collaboration with educators, policymakers,…
By: Jessica Holdman South Carolina Daily Gazette COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s public colleges have frozen tuition charged to in-state students for upwards of five years. That could change. House budget writers want to loosen the strings attached to additional state funding for universities that agree to keep tuition level for the students who call…
In a move to address teacher compensation, South Carolina’s House budget committee has proposed a $1,500 salary increase for teachers statewide. This adjustment will raise the starting salary from $47,000 to $48,500, impacting approximately 45 school districts where current starting salaries fall below this new threshold. Despite this increment, the proposal falls short of Governor…
A committee of the South Carolina State Board of Education has recommended that four books be removed from public school libraries, citing concerns over sexual content. The decision adds to a growing list of books removed under state regulations banning access to materials that depict sexual conduct. The books targeted for removal include All Boys…
Riverwalk Academy’s Mark Wilson has been honored as the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) Cross Country Coach of the Year for 2024. Wilson led the Rock Hill-based school’s cross country team to remarkable achievements, including the Region Championship in 2023 and both Region and State Championships in 2024. His leadership has been instrumental in…
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has officially launched its 15th annual scholarship program, offering $45,000 in scholarships to nine deserving students across the state. The program is open to high school and undergraduate students planning to attend a traditional or technical college in South Carolina for the fall 2025 semester. The deadline for applications is…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Late Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) was informed by PowerSchool of a cybersecurity breach involving its PowerSource portal. This was an international incident over which the state and local districts had no control. This breach resulted in unauthorized access to certain customer data from PowerSchool’s Student Information Systems…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s public schools, serving more than 800,000 students, remain a central focus of the state’s budget, with billions in taxpayer dollars allocated annually. As lawmakers prepare to reconvene in January, the Department of Education is outlining its priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver is advocating…
As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board and offered then a chance to submit an article for our readers. As we receive responses, we will share them here, unedited. Below, we introduce…
As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board and offered then a chance to submit an article for our readers. As we receive responses, we will share them here, unedited. Below, we’ll introduce…
As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board and offered then a chance to submit an article for our readers. As we receive responses, we will share them here, unedited. Below, we’ll introduce…
Columbia, SC – Nearly one in four students in South Carolina are missing too much school, according to new data. This makes them chronically absent, which means they miss at least 18 days of school in a 180-day school year. While this is a small improvement from last year, the number of chronically absent students…
SOUTH CAROLINA — High school seniors across South Carolina are encouraged to apply for the Ride of Your Life Scholarship, offered by the South Carolina State Fair, as the application deadline of March 15, 2025, quickly approaches. Now in its 28th year, the scholarship program continues to provide financial support for students pursuing higher education….
YORK COUNTY, S.C. – Building a home in York County could soon become more expensive as local leaders consider increasing impact fees on new developments to support the construction of additional schools. Under the proposed changes, impact fees could rise to $29,640 per new home and $20,796 per new apartment unit—significantly higher than the current…
The Strategic Talent Acquisition and Retention Taskforce (START) report outlines evidence-based recommendations to create a supportive and innovative environment for SC educators. WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has released a bold and comprehensive blueprint to address the state’s teacher recruitment and retention challenges. Developed in collaboration with educators, policymakers,…
By: Jessica Holdman South Carolina Daily Gazette COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s public colleges have frozen tuition charged to in-state students for upwards of five years. That could change. House budget writers want to loosen the strings attached to additional state funding for universities that agree to keep tuition level for the students who call…
In a move to address teacher compensation, South Carolina’s House budget committee has proposed a $1,500 salary increase for teachers statewide. This adjustment will raise the starting salary from $47,000 to $48,500, impacting approximately 45 school districts where current starting salaries fall below this new threshold. Despite this increment, the proposal falls short of Governor…
A committee of the South Carolina State Board of Education has recommended that four books be removed from public school libraries, citing concerns over sexual content. The decision adds to a growing list of books removed under state regulations banning access to materials that depict sexual conduct. The books targeted for removal include All Boys…
Riverwalk Academy’s Mark Wilson has been honored as the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) Cross Country Coach of the Year for 2024. Wilson led the Rock Hill-based school’s cross country team to remarkable achievements, including the Region Championship in 2023 and both Region and State Championships in 2024. His leadership has been instrumental in…
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has officially launched its 15th annual scholarship program, offering $45,000 in scholarships to nine deserving students across the state. The program is open to high school and undergraduate students planning to attend a traditional or technical college in South Carolina for the fall 2025 semester. The deadline for applications is…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Late Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) was informed by PowerSchool of a cybersecurity breach involving its PowerSource portal. This was an international incident over which the state and local districts had no control. This breach resulted in unauthorized access to certain customer data from PowerSchool’s Student Information Systems…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s public schools, serving more than 800,000 students, remain a central focus of the state’s budget, with billions in taxpayer dollars allocated annually. As lawmakers prepare to reconvene in January, the Department of Education is outlining its priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver is advocating…
As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board and offered then a chance to submit an article for our readers. As we receive responses, we will share them here, unedited. Below, we introduce…
As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board and offered then a chance to submit an article for our readers. As we receive responses, we will share them here, unedited. Below, we’ll introduce…
As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board and offered then a chance to submit an article for our readers. As we receive responses, we will share them here, unedited. Below, we’ll introduce…