RELEASE: Palmetto Promise Institute Announces ESA Family Rescue Fund for School Choice Families

Education
Blog · October 17, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Palmetto Promise Institute Announces ESA Family Rescue Fund for School Choice Families Donor will make ESTF families whole until December 31, 2024 COLUMBIA — Palmetto Promise Institute President & CEO Wendy Damron announced today that a generous donor has stepped forward to offer funding for private school students who were impacted by

We’re Hiring: Development Director

Blog · October 9, 2024

Development Director Palmetto Promise Institute Virtual in South Carolina APPLY HERE About Palmetto Promise Institute Founded in 2013 by Senator Jim DeMint, Palmetto Promise Institute champions free-market policies that advance freedom, innovation, and opportunity in South Carolina. We focus on five key areas: Education, Fiscal Policy, Healthcare, Energy, and Quality of Life. Our mission is

Reactions to SC Supreme Court ESA Ruling

Education
Blog · September 12, 2024

In the wake of the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the state’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program weeks into the school year, South Carolina’s leaders have strongly spoken out against the decision, one which we believe is faulty and incorrectly decided based on a fundamental misreading of the state constitution and case

Release: SC Supreme Court Finds Education Scholarships Unconstitutional

Education
Blog · September 11, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SC Supreme Court Finds Education Scholarships Unconstitutional 2,880 students see their scholarships cancelled weeks into the school year COLUMBIA — In a ruling handed down today, the South Carolina Supreme Court found in favor of the plaintiffs in Eidson et al. v. SC Department of Education et al. The 3-2 decision, written

Carolinas Academic Leadership Network Welcomes Founding Director

Education
Blog · July 16, 2024

Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) proudly announces the appointment of Bryce Fiedler as its first Director. Fiedler, formerly a Senior Policy Analyst with the South Carolina Policy Council, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to educational excellence and parental empowerment. CALN, a collaborative initiative between the John Locke Foundation (Locke) in North

NEW REPORT: Small Modular Reactors – an Answer to South Carolina’s Energy Crisis?

Energy
Blog · July 15, 2024

We are excited to share our latest energy report, which looks at the possibility of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a solution to what is undoubtedly an energy crisis in South Carolina. DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT. What is the current state of energy in South Carolina? South Carolina’s energy status is characterized by outrageous costs

Palmetto Promise Named Finalist for National Award – Cast Your Vote!

Education
Blog · July 1, 2024

The Palmetto Promise team is pleased to announce that we have been named a finalist for a national Communications Excellence award for the work we did spreading the word about South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Accounts! Out of 63 State Policy Network (SPN) affiliates, we were selected as one of three finalists for the Communications Excellence:

Palmetto Promise Hosts Successful School Board Training Event

Education
Blog · June 26, 2024

Palmetto Promise Institute hosted a successful training event for school board members, candidates, and community leaders on Saturday, June 22, in partnership with the Carolinas Academic Leadership Network. The room was packed with attendees from across the state, all passionate about improving our education system and bringing innovative solutions to the table. Our speakers covered

TPPF Announces Coalition of State-Based Think Tanks in Support of Americans’ Online Privacy Rights

Quality of Life
Blog · June 25, 2024
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This press release was originally published by the Texas Public Policy Foundation on June 17, 2024. AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation and other state-based think tanks sent a coalition letter to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce stating their support for the spirit of the American Privacy Rights Act of

Palmetto Promise Presents Corey DeAngelis: The Parent Revolution Book Tour

Education
Blog · May 17, 2024

Come join us for an exciting event with school choice evangelist Corey DeAngelis as he embarks on the nationwide tour for his brand new book, The Parent Revolution.  WHEN: June 14, 2024 at 1pm (doors open at 12:30) WHERE: 1824 Barnwell Street Columbia, SC 29201 BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY! This is a must-attend event for