Press Conference With State Superintendent Ellen Weaver and Meeting Street Schools | August 10, 2026

This press conference held by the Charleston County School District on August 10, 2026, featured State Superintendent Ellen Weaver, District Superintendent Anita Huggin, and representatives from Meeting Street Schools celebrating significant academic growth at Meeting Street Elementary at Burns. The discussion highlighted the school's ranking as the number one growth school in South Carolina for English Language Arts (ELA) and math, with notable year-over-year improvements in student proficiency. The meeting emphasized the importance of high-quality instructional materials, professional development for teachers, and partnerships with organizations like Meeting Street to support student achievement. While the event focused primarily on educational outcomes and leadership, it also touched on funding mechanisms such as the locally weighted student funding formula and investments in teacher pay and resources, which underpin the district's ability to sustain these improvements. No specific procurement contracts or vendor selections were detailed, but the references to curriculum funding and professional development initiatives suggest ongoing budget allocations supporting these educational programs.