South Carolina schools have a legacy of segregation that originated after the Civil War but is still playing out today.
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Nearly 20,000 students graduate in SC per year who aren't ready for most modern jobs. This leaves business searching for workers and threatens the state's soaring economy.
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For years, South Carolina’s legislators have consistently ignored their own mandates and promises for education.
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South Carolina's continued failures in education result from a spectrum of shortcomings. Here are 8 key areas the state needs to address.
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