For decades, the town of Mount Pleasant has boasted the fact that its public schools consistently rank among the top in the state. Two of those amazing schools also tout a long history and prominent role in the field of education. During the 1700s, the only children who received formal schooling were those of affluent plantation owners who were taught by private tutors. … [Read more...]
Palmetto Christian Academy’s New Student Life Center: Living Life to the Fullest
Experiencing the fullness of life, fulfilling God’s purpose and achieving excellence in education will be the cornerstones of daily life inside the new Student Life Center at Palmetto Christian Academy. More than six years in the making, this much-needed building will open its doors officially to high school students at PCA this fall. And according to PCA’s Headmaster JD … [Read more...]
Beautiful Gate Center: Assisting Children with Developmental Disabilities
In July 2021, Beautiful Gate Center — the first multidisciplinary, integrated developmental learning center in the state of South Carolina — will open in North Charleston and begin serving tri-county area children and youth with Developmental Disabilities (DD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Founded by parents who know firsthand the frustrations and shortfalls of working … [Read more...]
A School of Thought: Lucy Beckham High Explores New Avenues
By Pamela Jouan In August, I had the opportunity to walk the halls of Mount Pleasant’s newest high school with Principal Anna Dassing. The building exemplifies Lowcountry style: flooded with light from large windows, accented with wood and adorned with iconic local images. While there is no doubt the physical space fits the area, so does the curriculum. Dassing and her team … [Read more...]
The Road Ahead: Preparing Teens for the Driver’s Seat
I have fond and scary memories of taking driver’s education at my high school many years ago. My training car had three student drivers. One afternoon, my friend Krista pulled out from a side street in front of a speeding semitruck. While Mr. Frye, our instructor, screamed, “GOOOO,” I stared out the window as the Mack Truck closed in on me in the back seat. Somehow it missed … [Read more...]