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About Us

We are South Carolina’s trusted voice for public charter schools

We believe in the transformative power of education and are dedicated to ensuring that every student in our state has access to a high-quality public school, which shapes a brighter future for all.
We exist to make the larger charter school community feel smaller and more connected as they continue to bring quality education to students throughout the state.
Since 2001, the SC Charter Alliance has been the trusted voice in fostering innovative and high-quality public charter education in South Carolina. We support our member schools in their pursuit of excellence by empowering educators, involving state leaders and communities, engaging families and business leaders.
Learn about our history
Our Vision
A South Carolina where every child attends a high-quality public school that empowers families, inspires innovation, and uplifts every community.
  • We believe in the transformative power of education to shape a brighter future for all.
  • We believe that strong advocacy and support are key to the success and sustainability of charter schools.
  • We believe in fostering a collaborative community of charter school advocates.
Our Mission

We are South Carolina’s trusted voice for public charter schools, advocating for, supporting, and uniting students, families, educators, and communities to expand access to high-quality, innovative public education.

Connection
Promote a stronger community of inter-connected charter schools and a larger support network, so they can support and encourage one another.
Value
Remove obstacles and provide resources for charter schools, and advocate on their behalf, so they can effectively serve their students and their families.
Guidance
Walk alongside charter schools and offer assistance through specialized services as a trusted partner that helps them navigate complex topics and requirements.
What We Do
Our strategic focus lies in uniting and leading South Carolina’s charter school movement - trusted for our expertise, known for bold advocacy, and defined by transformational outcomes for students and communities.

Advocate

We advocate for South Carolina’s public charter schools by advancing policies that protect equitable funding, autonomy and flexibility, while actively opposing legislation that threatens their success.
  • Fairness in Funding

  • Excellence in Education

  • Autonomy with Accountability

Learn more about our advocacy efforts

Educate

We amplify success stories from our charter school community to foster stronger public support, raising awareness and understanding, while sharing the positive differences charter make with community members, organizations, and families.
  • Provide clarity about charter schools
  • Give charters access to shared knowledge
  • Describe their value to our communities
Get the facts about SC charter schools

Support

We act as a central hub of resources for leaders, educators, and board members, by providing services, best practices and professional development, as well as connecting them to a broader support network through our partnerships.
  • Connect charters with a greater network
  • Provide valuable assistance and service
  • Share resources and best practices
See our resources and membership benefits
Meet our leadership team

Everything is changing so fast, and if you don’t stay ahead of the curve by interacting with other people that have great ideas, then you really are just doing the same thing over and over again. And usually, that’s just not going to work. I feel like all of the greatest ideas from all of the charter schools are at [the conference} for everyone to hear about, learn about, and it’s really just an excellent opportunity to find some practices that are working.


Katie Yon

Brashier Middle College Charter