Charleston Currents

GIBSON: It’s time to debunk the myth of school choice

By Jen Gibson, special to Charleston Currents | Normally this time of year, my son and I are on the hunt for new shoes and the perfect pencil pouch. This year, we are struggling with masks and stocking up on hand sanitizer.

Like most parents, our family is wrestling with decisions about our work schedules, our vulnerable parents, and our child’s academic and social needs. All of our energy is focused on supporting students, teachers and our community during this unprecedented crisis.

by Special to Charleston Currents · 08/10/2020 · 1 comment · My Turn, Views

NEW for 8/10: On virus levels, data; Policy pig; Vouchers

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: MUSC dashboard provides insights into the community’s health
COMMENTARY, Brack: Sales tax holiday was lipstick on policy pig
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
ANOTHER VIEW, Gibson: It’s time to debunk the myth of school choice
NEWS BRIEFS: Local lawmakers graded on conservation
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where’s this fountain?
CALENDAR: Redux opens new Macintosh exhibition today
NEW BOOK: Charleston firsts on golf, Black official, fire insurance

by Charleston Currents · 08/10/2020 · 1 comment · Full issue

NEWS BRIEFS: Legislature abuzz over private voucher effort by governor

Staff reports | The legislature is abuzz over Gov. Henry McMaster’s move a week ago to allocate $32 million in pandemic relief funds for tuition grants to private schools.

By Wednesday, state Circuit Court Judge Edgar W. Dickson in Orangeburg County issued a temporary block on the plan in response to a lawsuit that said McMaster’s move violated the state’s constitution, which prevents public dollars from directly benefiting private educational institutions.

by Charleston Currents · 07/27/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

NEW for 7/27: New Park Circle gallery; Culture wars; More

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: North Charleston to open new Park Circle art gallery Aug. 1
COMMENTARY, Brack: Culture wars are exasperating, but may energize America for good
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: S.C. Ports Authority
NEWS BRIEFS: Legislature abuzz over private voucher effort by governor
FEEDBACK: Let’s rethink this school opening thing, more
MYSTERY PHOTO: Flags adorn impressive, grand entrance
CALENDAR: Lowcountry Listens and Wine Down Wednesday
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Polo in South Carolina