School Watch

Gov. Haley Signs New Charter School Bill

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's governor has signed a charter school bill that the state's education superintendent called his top legislative priority.

Students Build World Record Worthy Structure

Lexington, SC (WLTX) - Students built such an advanced structure using household objects that it could earn them a world record.

SC 8th Graders Improving Science Skills

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's 8th-graders are improving their science skills.

3 Midlands High Schools Among 'Best in the Nation'

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Three Midlands schools have been named to U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools in the nation list.

Chinese Official Visits Cayce School

Cayce, SC (WLTX) - An official from the Chinese embassy in Washington, DC visited East Point Academy in Cayce Monday.

Bradley Elementary Releases Butterflies For Autism

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Normally at Bradley Elementary School the bee is the mascot, but for a little while on Friday it was replaced.

Credit Union Opens Branch in High School Staffed by Students

Bishopville, SC (WLTX) - A Midlands bank has opened a branch inside a high school and turned the safe over the students who run the day to day operations.

'Insufficient Evidence' in Title IX Case in Kershaw County

Richland One Students Get Free, Healthy Dinner

While it may sound contradictory, education officials will tell you that both childhood obesity and hunger are problems in our schools. Kids in Richland School District One are now getting help with both in their after-school programs with a free, healthy dinner.

Donating to Make a Difference in the Classroom

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - On average teachers spend about 40 dollars a month on supplies for their own classroom.

'She Started This Mission and We're Going to See it Through'

Springdale, SC (WLTX) - For years to come children at Springdale Elementary will build memories on the playground behind the school. What they may not know is how much a stranger, named Cindy Wilkerson, cared about them.

Schools Across State Take Part in Tornado Drill

Spartanburg, SC (WSPA) - Schools across South Carolina took part in a tornado drill Tuesday as part of severe weather awareness week.

Airport High Students Sending Around a Goat

Little Red Schoolhouse Opens for Tours

Richland County, SC (WLTX) - You can get a peek into the past of education at a new museum that's open in Richland County.

Latest Private School Choice Plan Advances

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A House panel has advanced the latest attempt to help parents send their children to private schools in South Carolina.