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The first week of school in Richland County saw three separate incidents where guns were brought onto school property, according the sheriff's department.

Statewide, students in grades 3 through 8 posted their highest numbers in ELA and math scores last year.

Our Beating the Odds study revealed a common thread in excellent schools: a strong sense of “family.” Hear from two leaders about how they built a culture where everyone is committed to each other’s success.

The 2025 report shows academic achievement and student progress driving improvements in schools statewide.

The State Department of Education will take over the financial business of the Marlboro County School District. The announcement comes less than a day after the district passed its 2025-26 budget, almost two weeks late.

Food insecurity among students of all ages is rising. However, school meal programs face significant funding issues with the national public-school meal debt reaching $176 million annually.

Tutoring is a great way to help students who are struggling in the classroom, but it’s not always an option for schools with staffing and budget issues. As a result, some schools are exploring virtual tutoring as a less-expensive option.

Despite the critical role of school nurses in student health and well-being, only 65% of public schools nationwide have a full-time nurse. South Carolina has one of the highest projected nursing shortages in the country.

The state Board of Education recently removed four books from school libraries. The board says it's to protect kids from explicit content. The kids say they're not being protected at all.

Students in South Carolina are more likely to access mental health services in schools than in any other setting. However, the state has struggled to decrease the ratio of counselors to students.