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Education

Providing educational opportunity for under-resourced
students in South Carolina

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Josh Bell, president of Beemok Education, explains how we’re creating opportunity through great schools, impactful college scholarships and meaningful recognition of teachers who drive student growth. (4:20)

Our four schools provide educational opportunity to under-resourced students in Charleston and Spartanburg.

  • 1,700 students (age 3 – 8th grade)
  • 84% of alumni go to college
  • 70% of families qualify for free- and reduced-price lunch
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The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund has awarded $60 million in scholarships to hardworking South Carolina students, with much more to come.

  • 1,500 scholarship recipients to date
  • Up to $40,000 per recipient
  • 91% of recipients are enrolled in or have graduated from college
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The Excellence in Teaching Awards financially reward teachers who drive significant academic growth for students across Charleston County.

  • 600 teachers recognized to date
  • $6 million awarded to date
  • 90% of top award earners return as teachers
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