30 years ago, South Carolina took a bold step toward expanding educational opportunities for students and families.
On June 18, 1996, Governor David Beasley signed the SC Charter Schools Act into law, creating new pathways for innovation, choice, and student-centered learning across our state.
Today, more than 100 public charter schools serve nearly 70,000 students, providing diverse educational opportunities that help meet the unique needs of families and communities.
As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the visionary leaders, educators, parents, students, policymakers, and advocates who helped make the charter school movement possible. We are especially grateful to Governor Beasley for his leadership and for helping launch a movement that continues to transform lives three decades later.
Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina
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The Trusted Voice for SC Charter Schools. Leading Innovation and Excellence in Education Since 2001.
Our work focuses on transforming public education and advancing the missions of South Carolina's public charter schools. By supporting charter schools, we aim to positively reshape education across the Palmetto State. We are a nonprofit 501c3 organization with membership open to public charter schools and public charter school supporters, including families, community leaders, and business leaders
06/18/2026
📣 Our latest "Charter Insight" feature, "The Quiet Work of Summer Leadership" is LIVE! Thank you to our guest contributor, Christina Davis, School Leader at American Leadership Academy Lexington.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/44gJlyF
American Leadership Academy Lexington K-5 American Leadership Academy Lexington 6-12 Charter One
06/17/2026
Alliance member schools joined us yesterday for a legislative update to explore the new laws and policy changes shaping South Carolina's public charter schools in the coming school year.
Throughout the legislative session, the Alliance worked alongside policymakers and stakeholders to champion the interests of public charter schools, protect school autonomy, and help advance policies that support student success.
This is your membership at work—ensuring charter school leaders have a strong voice at the State House and the information they need to navigate change with confidence.
06/16/2026
Our Summer Webinar Series is back tomorrow at 11:00am. 🎉Join Julianne Lang of Lowcountry Leadership for "The Grant Grind For Growing Charter Schools" — a session built for school leaders ready to brew their own funding!
Not a member? Let's talk! Email [email protected] for more information!
06/11/2026
💼 Ready to make an impact in charter schools?
Explore the SC Alliance Job Board for current openings and 2026–2027 opportunities.
✅ Member Schools: Still trying to fill positions? Posting is free! Share your listings today!
🌟 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/pcsasc_jobboard
06/09/2026
Our Summer Webinar Series starts TOMORROW. 🎉Charter Connect kicks things off with "Enrollment Favors The Bold" — a session built for school leaders ready to move the needle on enrollment. Invites sent to all member schools.
Not a member? Let's talk! Email [email protected] for more information!
Many thanks to our partners and sponsors who supported last week’s HR & Operations Training in Columbia. We truly appreciate your support—events like this wouldn’t be possible without you.
Want to learn more about our partnerships? Visit the Charter Marketplace on our website to connect! https://sccharterschools.org/
We are coming live from our 2026 HR/Ops training at Segra Park. Lots of collaboration and learning happening around people leadership and standard operating procedures!
06/03/2026
It's that time of year — the summer webinar series is BACK! ☀️🌴
This year we're flashing back to the "greatest hits" from the 2025 SC Charter Schools Conference. We kick off June 10th, and all member school leaders will receive a calendar invite by email. Feel free to pass it along to any staff who would benefit by adding them to the invite.
Not a member school yet? Contact [email protected] to learn more about membership and get access to the series at no cost.
06/02/2026
⏰ One week until Primary Elections — and YOUR vote matters.
Decisions made at the polls shape the future of charter schools and education across South Carolina. The Public Charter School Alliance of SC encourages every eligible voter to show up.
Before you go:
✅ Check your sample ballot → scvotes.gov
✅ Confirm your polling location (they change!)
✅ Bring your ID
✅ Polls open 7AM–7PM on Tuesday, June 9
Your voice is how we advocate for choice, innovation, and opportunity for every student. Let's make it count. 🗳️
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