New website equips parents with information about local education options
COLUMBIA — Palmetto Promise Institute announced the launch of a new website designed to give parents easy access to information about education options in their area. The site, which is fully searchable by zip code, enables parents to view local schools’ academic performance, specialized areas of study and levels of parent satisfaction.
It also includes state-reported information about every public school, including public magnet, charter and online schools. Additionally, with details about private schools, homeschool resources and background on South Carolina’s Exceptional SC tax credit scholarship program, it is the only website in the state to make this information available in one place for parents.
“This groundbreaking website will empower South Carolina families in exciting new ways as they seek out the best education option for their student,” said Palmetto Promise Institute President, Ellen Weaver. “Choosing a school setting that is right for your child can be a daunting task. Very few people in South Carolina could explain our system for evaluating school quality or explain the difference for example, between a public magnet and public charter school. Even interpreting individual student results for the ACT, SAT or other state-administered tests can be a challenge.”
She concluded, “Knowledge is power. We created My SC Education to equip parents with the information they need, across all school options, to be their student’s best advocate.”
Dr. Shaunette Parker, Executive Director of the newly launched My SC Education efforts, said, “Parents are hungry for straightforward information about the education options available in their community. MySCEducation.org provides a one-stop-shop on an easy-to-use platform that will provide that information.”
In addition to specific school information, the website explains the school options available to South Carolina families and offers an email sign up for parents who want to stay informed about the latest education news in the Palmetto State.
About Palmetto Promise Institute
Founded in 2013, Palmetto Promise Institute is an independent, South Carolina-based non-profit research organization. The Institute promotes a flourishing South Carolina where every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Visit: palmettopromise.org