How Federal Grants Cause More State Spending
A new comprehensive study from the Interstate Policy Alliance (IPA) and Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) concludes that increased federal spending...
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Meet the Richardson Family
Beth Richardson did her homework so that her children could find a high-quality school.
Innovation Highlight: What’s An ASD?
In this first video from VisionSC, Elliot Smalley, the new Superintendent of the South Carolina Public Charter School District gives us a quick report on...
Right To Try Movement Is Saving Lives
That is why the Right-to-Try movement is so important. For every person who lives thanks to alternatives found elsewhere, there are tens of thousands of others who can’t afford to seek experimental treatment. That’s not fair to the poor, to the disadvantaged or to anyone who just wants a chance. We all should have the freedom to try new treatments that may work.
Let all students write education success story
There is no silver bullet to fix education inequities in our state. But that’s the point: only a wide and growing array of options can provide the best chance for every child to find the education that’s right for them. Let’s give every South Carolina student the opportunity to write their own education success story.
New Empower Opportunity Education Catalog
Today, Palmetto Promise Institute announced the release of the 2015-2016 version of its annual education catalog, Empower Opportunity. This user-friendly, family-focused catalog is written to equip South Carolina families with the information they need to understand and access the various forms of education choice that exist in the Palmetto State.
Why The Norman Family Supports ESAs
Zavia’s story is one of parental dedication to finding the best education for her daughter. Read her inspiring story here.
Broken Windows and the Minimum Wage
Economics is a logical science. Economists use mathematics, graphs, and plain logic to map out consequences of policies. Sounds simple, right? Is anything as simple as it sounds?
Right-To-Work: A Brief Roundup
Ah, Labor Day. The punchline of so many unfunny jokes. We won’t attempt to humor you with any jokes, but we would like to briefly discuss a topic that'll make you smile...
SC’s Exceptional Needs Scholarships
How do we continue to improve our ECENC program…and move toward a system of education where every child has the opportunity to reach their full God-given potential?