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Curriculum Transparency: Codify and Expand Grooms Proviso
Much of the testimony on the South Carolina Transparency and Integrity in Education Act last week was concerned with the teaching of critical race theory and the need for strengthening parent rights. The organizations representing parents (including Parents Advocating for Children’s Education [PACE] and Moms for Liberty) did a phenomenal job speaking to grave concerns
It’s School Choice Spring!
With a Certified Public Accountant now at the helm of Palmetto Promise Institute, it is time to step up our numbers game! So, are you ready for a bit of simple “Education policy math”? To build our equation, consider events this week at the South Carolina Statehouse… If my calculator is right, that means— Again,
Introducing Fiscal Facts 2023
Earlier this year, Palmetto Promise Institute published our Palmetto Freedom Agenda, 23 policies to make South Carolina an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. Today I am pleased to deliver to you a “beta” edition of Fiscal Facts 2023: Data to Support the Palmetto Promise Freedom Agenda. This publication is chock-full
Palmetto Promise Institute Internship Program
This program is designed to provide young individuals with the opportunity to learn about state policy development and to gain hands-on experience working on policy research, legislative analysis, and communications. Palmetto Promise Institute is located adjacent to the University of South Carolina and just blocks from the South Carolina statehouse, providing an ideal setting for
Certificate of Need Hearing Fireworks
Palmetto Promise Institute’s Dr. Oran Smith testified this week before the South Carolina House Medical, Municipal and Military Committee on S.164, the repeal of the Certificate of Need (CON) statute. The following is taken from the testimony prepared for that hearing. The History of Certificate of Need (CON) The National Health Planning and Resource Development
Would an Education Scholarship Account law be found constitutional in South Carolina?
With not one, but two education choice bills moving in South Carolina, it is time for some straight talk about the likelihood of education choice legislation being found unconstitutional if passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor McMaster. But in order to arrive at an answer to that fundamental question, we must first
2023-2024 Palmetto Freedom Agenda
Dear Friend, As the newly appointed President and CEO, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Wendy Damron. I moved down to the Charleston area from Michigan in 2013 with my husband, Jason, and our two children to escape the cold climate. We instantly fell in love with the people, the culture, and the beauty of South Carolina. I immediately saw so much potential here and
Palmetto Promise Institute Announces New President & CEO
Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Damron as the organization's new President and CEO, effective January 16th, 2023.
A Big Man and the Little Guy: Remembering Joe Taylor
