Our children deserve the best.

Our economy and the quality of our children's future lives depend upon the education we provide them today. South Carolina cannot afford more distractions. All kids must have the opportunity to graduate from high school, and every child must achieve his or her full potential.  Let's join together in the hard work of extending an excellent education to every child in South Carolina.

News

  • March 9, 2010

    Candidates appear at Democratic convention

    Frank Holleman, candidate for state Superintendent of Education, said he wants to be the leader of "public education," whereas his potential opponents are "dedicated" supporters of tax credits, vouchers or both "that would take money from public schools at a time of severe budget crisis."

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  • February 19, 2010

    Education candidates: SC schools face challenges

    Greenville attorney Frank Holleman, who is running for the Democratic nomination, drew the most applause when he said anyone running for the post should support public education and not programs that give parents vouchers or tax credits to send their children to private schools.

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Frank's Journal

Racing to the Top

March 8, 2010

Last week, South Carolina was one of 15 states selected in a competition to be considered for the Race to the Top grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. South Carolina was chosen from among 39 states and the District of Columbia to advance to the final stage for this first round of Race to the Top grants.

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Supporting Historically Black Colleges

March 1, 2010

In March, the heritage of South Carolina's private historically black colleges will be celebrated at a United Negro College Fund gala on March 11 at the Carolina First Center in Greenville beginning at 7 p.m.

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