SC Education

Governor McMaster announces new plan for students without internet access in SC

Fairfield and Jasper Counties, as well as York School District One, will first get to test out the program this fall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As schools across the state start back up, thousands of South Carolina students are still without internet access. To bridge the digital divide, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced a $1.3 million investment towards bringing these students lessons through a technique called “data-casting.” Through a technique used for public safety when radio signals are jammed, up to…

SC Superintendent of Education approves 25 more district reopening plans

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved reopening plans for several districts, including some districts in the Midlands. On Thursday, Spearman approved twenty five school district reopening plans, that had been submitted to the State department of Education. Among some of the Midlands Districts, the following have been approved: Calhoun County, Kershaw County School District, Lexington School Districts…

SC Senate passes Education Overhaul Bill

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The state’s Education Overhaul Bill is headed to the House. The South Carolina Senate has given final approval to a massive education overhaul plan. The bill would increase access to four year old kindergarten across the state, provide need based scholarships to technical colleges, and establishes a teachers’ bill of rights. Supporters say this is a big…