Chris Neeley | South Carolina Public Charter School District

In this episode of Kids First, host Keven Cohen talks with Chris Neeley, Superintendent of the South Carolina Public Charter School District, about the growth and impact of charter schools across the state. They discuss how these schools are expanding educational options for families, especially in underserved areas, and providing innovative, community-driven learning environments.

Chris highlights the district's 44 schools, their creative use of existing buildings for campuses, and their focus on small class sizes and teacher flexibility. The conversation also covers how charter schools achieve strong academic results with less funding than traditional public schools and how demand continues to rise, with more than 6,000 students on waiting lists.

Learn how charter schools are helping shape the future of education in South Carolina.

🔗 Learn more: sccharter.org

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