Students in Baptist Hill Elementary School, c. 1954 (image courtesy of Charleston County School District)

As part of the Charleston County School District's school redesign project, the district is reconstructing many of its historic schools to meet current safety and seismic codes.  Charleston's public schools have a long history and tradition in education, and this online exhibit tells the story of a turbulent period in Charleston's education history--that of the school equalization program.  This website is a complement to the upcoming outdoor exhibit on Charleston's equalization schools found at Charleston Progressive Academy, 382 Meeting Street.

Start your journey by learning about Early Education in Charleston.




For more information on the exhibit planned, see: 
Charleston County Plans Historic Public Exhibit on Equalization Schools

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