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12 May 2017

Press Release: Six Charter Schools Approved in the 2016-2017 SCPCSD Application Cycle

For Immediate Release: May 11, 2017 Taylor Fulcher, Director of Communications tfulcher@sccharter.org 706-399-8651 South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees Approves Six Charter Schools in the 2016-2017 Application Cycle Columbia, South Carolina—During the South Carolina Public Charter School District (SCPCSD) May 11, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting, one...

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10 May 2017

Teacher Spotlight: Donna Bousman of SC Virtual

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Hailing from Irmo, South Carolina with 17 years of teaching experience, Donna Bousman strives for fun, purposeful, and engaging instruction in her classroom at SC Virtual. Currently teaching math and science to 4th graders, she believes her students will always rise to the call when...

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02 Mar 2017

Teacher Spotlight: Gregg Dixon of Royal Live Oaks

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Nestled in Hardeeville, South Carolina, the classroom of Gregg Dixon of Royal Live Oaks Academy is filled with innovation, commitment, and an abundance of joy. Dixon is a native of the area and has pledged his life to drastically shifting the educational outcomes for all...

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15 Feb 2017

Leader Spotlight: Keith Bailey of PDMSTA

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At the District, we know our teachers and leaders work tirelessly to ensure our students are reaching their personal goals and academic aspirations. We know the work isn't always easy, but we appreciate the commitment and the consistent drive to better the educational outcomes for...

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27 Jan 2017

Why We Love School Choice

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National School Choice Week is a big deal in our office. We know that the kids of South Carolina need high-quality options, and we're thrilled to be a part of a movement that is providing a portfolio of innovative charter schools for families. Our district...

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24 Jan 2017

National School Choice Week: A Celebration of Choice & Quality

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“…Quality must be at the top of our list. I cannot envision a viable movement for education reform that does not include parent choice. But it is also clear that there must be some accountability measures built into the process along with parent choice to...

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29 Dec 2016

2017: The Year of the South Carolina Student

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Happy 2017 everyone! Hope this finds you rested and ready to launch into the New Year with renewed ferocity. I know it’s a little cliché, but this time of year is great for reflection and goal-setting. I gave a lot of thought over the holidays to the...

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13 Nov 2016

Charter Authorizing Training

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The SCPCSD conducted a Pre-Applicant Training Session on November 9, 2016. Below are the links to the slides from that presentation: Our Role as Authorizer Hunter Schimpff, Director of Policy and Analytics, SCPCSD Bobby Rykard, Director of Performance Management, SCPCSD Overview of the 2017 SCDE Application Mary Carmichael, Executive Director,...

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18 Oct 2016

Blog: 2015-2016 State Assessment Data

District News

Today is a critical day in the lives of students, educators, and leaders across our state. Today we’ve released the results data for our 2015-2016 state assessments (SC Ready, EOCEP, SC Pass). This data, which includes a combination of bright spots and big challenges, affirms...

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14 Oct 2016

Spotlight: SC Whitmore School

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Kaizen: A Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement in working practices and personal efficiency and effectiveness. If you’ve ever had the opportunity to walk through the doors of SC Whitmore School and meet the educators, staff, and leadership of this virtual high school you wouldn’t be...

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District News

Press Release: Six Charter Schools Approved in the 2016-2017 SCPCSD Application Cycle

Teacher Spotlight: Donna Bousman of SC Virtual

Teacher Spotlight: Gregg Dixon of Royal Live Oaks

Leader Spotlight: Keith Bailey of PDMSTA

Why We Love School Choice

National School Choice Week: A Celebration of Choice & Quality

2017: The Year of the South Carolina Student

Charter Authorizing Training

Blog: 2015-2016 State Assessment Data

Spotlight: SC Whitmore School

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