Brentwood and Burns make public schools work for kids
April 1, 2016
[caption id="attachment_242" align="alignnone" width="600"] Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood Pre K Teacher Sarah Petkus incorporates arm movements as she teachers math to her students Wednesday morning. (Brad Nettles/Staff)[/caption] The traditional public school model was created to serve society during the industrial era of the 1900s. Today, the grim reality is...
Letter: Making schools work for ‘the kids’
February 10, 2016
As you may have read recently in this paper, we at Meeting Street Schools are in discussions with Charleston County School District to expand our public/private partnership from a single school, Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood, to include Edmund A. Burns Elementary School. Contemplating the addition of Burns is logical...
How to close the achievement gap
February 7, 2016
For years, educators have been trying different ways to close the achievement gap between white and black students in Charleston County. Finally, one of those attempts is working. That puts the Charleston County School Board in an encouraging position to spread the concepts being used successfully at Meeting Street Academy...
Private group could take the reins at struggling Burns Elementary
February 4, 2016
Teachers preach the gospel of grit to their students at Meeting Street Elementary @Brentwood, a unique public school under private management in an impoverished section of North Charleston. What’s grit? “That means you’re never giving up,” said 7-year-old Kayla Jackson, who recently transferred to the school. “You just work hard.”...
August 24, 2015
High schools in Charleston County that are struggling because students have fled to other schools need the full attention of the community — educators, businesses and concerned citizens. The situation is simply unacceptable for the students who are left behind. But while it is critical to address the plight of...
One year later, Meeting Street Elementary @ Brentwood exceeds expectations
August 11, 2015
"2027" That’s when 6-year-old Julius Perry says he’ll go off to college. It’s the first lesson he and his fellow first-graders at Meeting Street Elementary @Brentwood learned this year. College names are displayed on the signs as students eat during lunch at Meeting Street Elementary @Brentwood. The signs help students...
Meeting Street Academy celebrates major milestone
June 2, 2015
As Kimberly Manigault-Claiborne began thinking last year about what she wanted her son Peter’s final year of elementary school to be like, she decided she wanted something that would challenge him. So she moved him to Meeting Street Academy in downtown Charleston from Goodwin Elementary School in North Charleston. “I...
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Start Your Career!Meeting Street Schools (MSS) is an innovative non-profit where schools, families, and the community collaborate to create environments where all children can achieve their full potential. With a network of schools across South Carolina, including MSA-Charleston (Charleston, SC), MSA-Spartanburg (Spartanburg, SC), MS-Brentwood (North Charleston, SC), MS-Burns (North Charleston, SC), we are committed to providing students with the rigorous education they deserve.
Founded on the principle that every child deserves an excellent education regardless of their socio-economic background, Meeting Street Schools has been a beacon of hope and a testament to what's possible in education. Our schools are driven by a strong focus on student achievement, evidence-based instruction, and relentless support of our students and their families.
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Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, MSA Charleston is more than just a school—it’s a hub for innovative learning and community engagement. As part of the Meeting Street Schools network, MSA Charleston embodies a commitment to excellence through its rigorous academic programs, inclusive culture, and focus on developing the whole child. With a curriculum that emphasizes both academic and personal growth, MSA Charleston prepares students to be curious learners and active citizens of their community.
Meeting Street Academy – Spartanburg is as a pillar of educational innovation in the Spartanburg community. The school’s dedicated educators and supportive learning environment ensure that each child receives a high-quality, personalized education with exceptional faculty and teachers. The Academy is distinguished by its emphasis on community partnership, fostering relationships that extend beyond the classroom to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Meeting Street – Brentwood is a place where education meets opportunity. Serving the Brentwood area, this neighborhood Public School of Innovation is a testament to the transformative power of education. With a student-centered approach that celebrates diversity and encourages excellence, Meeting Street – Brentwood is dedicated to equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Meeting Street – Brentwood also serves as a hub for the Brentwood community to access educational and wellness services. The school’s commitment to innovation, coupled with a warm, welcoming environment, makes it a standout in the Meeting Street Schools network.
Located in a community rich with history and culture, Meeting Street – Burns is renowned for its dynamic educational approach that intertwines traditional learning with modern teaching techniques. The school’s focus on experiential learning ensures that students at Meeting Street – Burns are not only recipients of knowledge but also active participants in their educational journey. The school exists to spark an educational revolution for the students and families in the Dorchester-Waylyn Neighborhood in North Charleston. With a commitment to creating a supportive and challenging academic environment, Meeting Street – Burns is forging a new path in public education.
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