School board juggles short-term solutions for a decades-old problem in Charleston County
In Charleston County, a new question is being asked: Has school choice gone too far?
A system originally seen as a solution for parents seeking to avoid sending their children to low-performing schools in their neighborhood has actually worsened racial disparities and inequity, according to some community leaders.
During a heated six-hour Board of Trustees meeting Monday, members of the Mission Critical Action Group task force presented recommendations on how to improve communication and diversify schools in Charleston County.
