Summer 2023 Professional Development
August 7, 2023
During New Teacher PD (7/10-7/21), we focused on the following: Building teacher investment in Meeting Street as an organization by prioritizing core values and cultivating a sense of belonging within the team. Equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective lesson internalization. Developing teacher capacity to cultivate thriving...
July 31, 2023
Western Golf Association Evans Scholarship Fund (Summer Caddy) Abby Bruce; MSA-C Class of 2019, Rising 11th Grader, School of the Arts Kimberly Hernandez; MS-Brentwood Class of 2022: Rising 10th Grader, Early College, Current WGA Caddie, Featured in Podcast Episode 7; Interning at Green Heart Coastal Carolina Orientation Leader: Peter Claiborne;...
Meet Erin Efa: Our First Meeting Street Schools Scholar To Attend Academic Magnet
May 31, 2023
How does it feel to know you're the very first Meeting Street Schools scholar to be accepted into Academic Magnet? To be honest, I was shocked. I know other students wanted to get into Academic Magnet, but hearing I was the only one was really surprising. What are you looking...
Meeting Street-Burns Hosts ‘Capstone’ Program Entrepreneurs
May 26, 2023
Local Business Executives Celebrate First Year Meeting Street Schools’ Program Developed to Empower the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Charleston, SC – More than 25 entrepreneurs and business professionals from the Greater Charleston area gathered this past week at Meeting Street - Burns, North Charleston for the culmination of the Meeting...
2nd Cohort of First Year Teachers Celebrate Completion of MSS New Teacher Academy
May 18, 2023
By Kady Preston and Brooke Tompkins Why did Meeting Street Schools Create New Teacher Academy? In Malcolm Gladwell’s 2011 book Outliers: The Story of Success he makes the claim that it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to achieve mastery of complex skills such as playing the violin or getting...
May 16, 2023
By Mia Riddle - Director of Culture & Multi-tiered Systems Support (Meeting Street - Burns) What makes teaching Special Education at Meeting Street Schools different from teaching in a traditional public school? Teaching Special Education at Meeting Street Schools is definitely different than other South Carolina Schools. Within Meeting Street...
Aspiring School Leaders Collaborative: Applications Open to All South Carolina Teachers
May 15, 2023
COHORT THREE APPLICATION: Final Deadline: Tuesday, June 26th Earlier this month, New Leaders announced that applications are now being accepted for the third cohort of the Aspiring School Leaders Collaborative in South Carolina. The third cohort will be comprised of 20-30 aspiring leaders from across schools and districts in South Carolina. See key dates and...
Alumni Weekend: The March Madness Replay
May 10, 2023
Our alumni are such incredible humans with varied accomplishments, passions, and limitless potential to change the world. We have a future oceanographer, graphic designers, veterinarians, forensic scientists, an oncologist, screenwriters, many entrepreneurs, and more. During our third annual network-wide Alumni Weekend event in April, we celebrated, reconnected, and shared internships,...
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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.
While united by our shared mission, each MSS campus, is unique in its character, tapping into the local spirit of the communities they serve. Explore each of our schools and discover how they're creating a brighter future for students in South Carolina.
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.
“MSA is a family. Once you’re in, you’re in. They said they would follow our kids from K-3 to college and they actually lived up to what they said they would do. Not only did MSA challenge my daughter academically but it also exposed her to new things that she probably wouldn’t have been exposed to at our previous neighborhood school. Our journey at MSA was exciting and rewarding. They actually walk the walk.”
“We come into work everyday truly believing that our students are capable of achieving anything that is put in front of them. Here at MSS, students are provided the opportunity to achieve success through the facilitation of well-educated teachers, resources, and a responsive classroom school environment.”
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