Archive - Other Duties (as assigned)

South Carolina bans four more books from all public schools

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Feb 4 •

SC committee votes to remove seven books statewide

It retained, as expected, three "classics," and postponed a vote on Ellen Hopkins' CRANK.

Oct 31, 2024 •

I Watched the Moms for Liberty Conference...

...so you don't have to.

Jul 1, 2023 •

It’s always too soon to go home.

Nov 7, 2024 •

A Second Special Meeting on SC's Neo-Voucher Bill

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Jan 8 •

What is Project 2025? (Part I)

And what are its plans for public schools?

Jul 10, 2024 •

"Unintended Consequences": SC Board of Education Discusses Bans on Phones and Books

Yesterday, the South Carolina State Board of Education met for the first time since most of the state’s students returned to classrooms.

Sep 4, 2024 •

South Carolina Partners with PragerU

Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced the formal partnership today on the controversial edutainment producer's website

Sep 16, 2024 •

Ten books escape banning in SC (for today)

For the first time, there was significant discussion and even dissent during a Full Board meeting considering book challenges.

Apr 1 •

South Carolina teacher "contracts" are not actually contracts

"Other Duties as Assigned" (Part One Million)

May 2, 2024 •

SC Supreme Court Finds Parts of Voucher Law Violate the State Constitution

For many good reasons, our Constitution was not framed with the idea that public institutions should operate like private businesses.

Sep 11, 2024 •

SC School Board Candidates Fund Mailers Attacking Local Teacher

Updates: this piece has been updated to reflect a statement from Mary Wood.

Oct 29, 2024 •

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