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LIBBY STANFORD, The Post and Courier
May 14, 2021
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Growing up on James Island, Jacinta Bryant understood the value of education at a young age.
Every morning on her way to school, Bryant’s mother would drive her past McLeod Plantation. She would watch as the white houses, formerly occupied by slaves, went by her window.
“My mom always said to me when we passed by, ‘You know what? Your ancestors were killed and severely beaten just because they wanted to learn to read and write,’” Bryant, who is Black, said. “‘There were grave consequences for them, but those consequences should be placed in a positive light for you. I want you to build from that foundation.’”
Gov. McMaster allocates $10.5M in GEER funds for charter schools, workforce development South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced a $10.5 million dollar investment in the stateâs public charter schools and workforce development efforts through the Governorâs Emergency Education Relief fund. (Source: Live 5) By Steven Ardary | April 14, 2021 at 7:17 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 8:54 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced a $10.5 million dollar investment in the stateâs public charter schools and workforce development efforts through the Governorâs Emergency Education Relief fund.
South Carolinaâs charter schools will receive $9 million to offset increased enrollment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a release, the funds will be allocated based on the number of students enrolled in brick and mortar and virtual charter schools as of the 135th day of enrollment in the current school year.
South Carolina to Give $10.5M for Charter and Online Schools
Gov. Henry McMaster will apportion another $1.5 million for a workforce development program for young people, and $9 million for charter schools to accommodate growing enrollment in person and online. by Maayan Schechter, The State, Columbia, S.C. / April 15, 2021 South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (TNS/Richard Ellis)
(TNS) South Carolina s charter schools will get another infusion of money to help keep up with student enrollment growth.
On Wednesday, Gov. Henry McMaster s office announced the Columbia Republican will spend $9 million out of his federal discretionary COVID-19 education account on charter school growth and $1.5 million for the state s Department of Commerce to help with workforce development.