A powerful story of perseverance, leadership, and educational opportunity in rural South Carolina took the spotlight Thursday night as Lowcountry Leadership Charter School (LLCS) premiered a new documentary highlighting its remarkable journey. Lowcountry Leadership Charter School (LLCS) hosted the debut of “Choice Stories: Legacy Leaves a Wake,” the latest installment
Sister schools Morning Star Academy and South Carolina Construction Academy united the Myrtle Beach community with a flag-raising ceremony, marking a milestone in the two schools’ journey to launch this August. The Myrtle Beach fire department, police department, and American Legion Post 40 gathered with the local community to celebrate
Mr. William Young’s career has always been about caring for children and helping them grow. Now in his 9th year at Midlands STEM Charter School, he has spent his entire professional journey at the same school, primarily teaching 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies. Over
From teaching students halfway across the world to guiding learners online in South Carolina, Emilee Hansel has built a career rooted in connection, growth, and a deep love for English Language Arts. Ms. Hansel is an English teacher at Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina, where she teaches English 1
Education systems in South Carolina and other states around the country have operated on a long-standing assumption that the best way to close performance gaps is to provide additional funding for struggling schools. At The Charter Institute at Erskine, we’re shifting to a strategy that’s as simple as it is
At the recent South Carolina Conservation Partnership Conference, the youngest person in the room wasn’t just observing – she was leading the conversation. Grace Brusky, a student from Cyber Academy of South Carolina and a Charter School Student Ambassador for the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute), served as a voice
Jessica Bridges brings nearly two decades of experience, dedication, and adaptability to her role as a 6th Grade Math teacher at Cherokee Charter Academy. After introducing herself to students each year, she becomes simply Mrs. Bridges – a teacher whose career reflects both deep family roots in education and a
