Eleven years ago our oldest son was in 8th grade, and we were facing a life-shaping decision: where should he go to high school?

We considered everything—school size, academics, opportunities for advanced classes, and whether he’d be able to keep playing the sports he loved. Like most parents, we weren’t just looking for a good school. We were looking for the ri...

Serving as a firefighter has taught me that strong communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built by people showing up for one another—in emergencies, in hardships, and in everyday life. Over time, I’ve come to believe that strong communities and strong schools go hand in hand.

Several years ago, I learned the small school in my rural community was being closed...

If you want people to pay attention, you have to do something different.

That’s true in business, technology, sports, and it’s true in education. People are naturally drawn to what’s new, daring, and challenging. When someone tries a fresh approach, and it works, it sparks curiosity, which draws attention.

Across the state, charter schools are proving this...

Some days make it clear why this work matters. Our recent Capitol Day was one of them.

We came in with a straightforward goal: bring the voices of South Carolina’s charter school community directly to the people shaping policy. That’s exactly what happened.

School leaders, board members, advocates, and students came from across the state, ready to share wh...