Part of empowering parents and providers (and keeping the public informed) is hosting events online and in-person! Check out what’s coming up next. We’d love to see you there!
JAN
21
Join us for this interactive presentation and Q&A about the Education Scholarship Trust Fund program, a new state scholarship that can give you $7,600 for your child’s educational expenses. This event is open to the community, parents, and educators—anyone who wishes to learn more about ESTF and what it could mean for their family! Current ESTF families are encouraged to attend to learn more information about how to renew their scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.
Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
JAN
23
Join us for this interactive presentation and Q&A about the Education Scholarship Trust Fund program, a new state scholarship that can give you $7,600 for your child’s educational expenses. This event is open to the community, parents, and educators—anyone who wishes to learn more about ESTF and what it could mean for their family! Current ESTF families are encouraged to attend to learn more information about how to renew their scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.
Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
JAN
24
Join us at Brookland Baptist Church for a fun, family-friendly, and FREE event with games, snacks, and prizes, and meet school options and family resource providers from around the Columbia and Lexington community.
Representatives will be there to assist parents in learning about and applying for the Education Scholarship Trust Fund program. Mark your calendars – you don’t want to miss this event!
JAN
28
Starting location: USC Alumni Center (900 Senate St., Columbia, SC 29201); Second location: South Carolina Statehouse (100 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29208)
Please join Charleston RISE and National School Choice Awareness Foundation on January 28, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, for a celebration of school choice! Hosted at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center, this event will begin with a talent showcase featuring students from across the state and continue with a spirit-filled march to the State Capitol Building. The event will celebrate school choice for families with a proclamation from the governor and stories from parents and students.
