A Timely Reminder
Sometimes it is good to be reminded again of what we are really fighting for: kids!
Tag Archive: Palmetto Promise Institute
Hope Starts Here
We all know what happened. But what does it actually mean? That all depends on who you talk to…
Fighting for Innovation
Ask anyone with contacts or glasses how annoying and expensive it is to be required every year to make an appointment.
School Ratings Must Not Be Ambiguous
On October 3, Palmetto Promise’s Dr. Oran Smith addressed the SC Education Oversight Committee concerning education accountability standards.
A Worthy Celebration
Yes, 229 years is worth celebrating. But let’s not let our celebration be a passive affair. The best way to celebrate our Constitution is to work to preserve it.
Who Is The Forgotten Man?
The idea of the “Forgotten Man” has become a “forgotten idea.” At least, the original understanding of the idea has not been well preserved.
Learning is a Joy: Fund and Fix
The difference between funding systems and funding students is a matter of focus.
Capitalism, Greed, and Self Interest
Selfishness can taint someone’s self-interest, but the market can orient selfish individuals towards helping others.
Healthcare Industry Update 2016
“Right to Try” and “Volunteer Care” are bipartisan, common sense pieces of legislation drawn from experiences in other states that are aimed at lending a hand to the most vulnerable among us, when they need it most. Below is a brief update explaining how these new laws work. Right to Try In June, Governor Haley
EPA’s Renewable Portfolio Standard: Major Expense, Minimal Return
The theme is all too familiar—Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and rules continue to drive electricity costs higher and higher.