South Carolina Partners with PragerU for Education

The South Carolina Department of Education has formed a partnership with PragerU, a controversial conservative media organization, to provide optional educational resources in schools. This collaboration includes videos and lesson plans aligned with state standards across various subjects, such as civics, history, and financial literacy. Superintendent Ellen Weaver expressed excitement about the partnership, stating it aims to enhance the educational experience by offering materials celebrating American history and values. Critics, however, have raised concerns about PragerU's portrayal of historical events and its conservative biases. The initiative has sparked significant debate, with supporters emphasizing parental choice and educational freedom, while opponents warn of the potential distortion of factual history. PragerU's content, which is primarily available for teachers to use at their discretion, has already gained traction in other states as part of a broader trend towards conservative educational resources.