By Diette Courrege, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C. Dec. 15--Third-graders Eric Dilligard (left) and Lindasia Fyall compare results on a computer game during Tammie's Granger's technology class at Memminger Elementary School Friday.

By Diette Courrege, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C. Jun. 26--The Charleston County School Board tacked on $2.2 million of last-minute expenses Monday to get the votes needed to pass the combined $378.8 million operating and debt service budgets.

By Diette Courrege, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C. May 16--The federal government is investigating whether Charleston County School District has racially discriminated against schools with predominantly black students in allocating resources and allowing transfer opportunities.

By Diette Courrege, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C. Feb. 28--Nicole Barrett couldn't breathe Tuesday as she waited for the lottery results. Her number would affect the future of her daughter's education. She thought her children would attend the same school where she taught.

By Diette Courrege, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C. Jan. 5--Parents of Charleston County students could have to sign affidavits this year about where their children live if the school board approves a policy that received the thumbs-up Thursday from its policy committee.