The stories of South Carolina heroes and history makers are coming to state classrooms, starting with the remarkable Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, a trailblazing educator and civil rights leader. State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver visited Dr. …
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced the state’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program has reached its statutory cap of 10,000 students for the 2025-26 school year. The ESTF program provides …
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is teaming up with the national nonprofit Let Grow to launch a groundbreaking statewide initiative. South Carolina is once again lighting the way—this time as the first Let Grow …
Free, nutritious meals are being served once again this summer to South Carolina children and teens age 18 and under. Hundreds of local sites across the state are now open and participating in the Summer Break Café (SBC) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO) …
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the appointment of Dr. Abbey Duggins as its next Chief Academic Officer and Deputy Superintendent of College, Career, and Military Readiness, effective June 17, 2025. Dr. Duggins first joined …
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is requesting an extension of the period of availability for FY21 for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program funding. To extend the availability period of FY21, SCDE is requesting a …
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver released the following statement after the House gave final approval to H.3196 this week. The legislation is known as the Educator Assistance Act. "The Educator Assistance Act is a major step forward for …
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) celebrated the appointment of Dr. Matthew Ferguson, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer, as the next Superintendent of Darlington County School District, effective July 1, 2025. Since 2023, …
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced Thursday that Corey Bedenbaugh, an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, has been named the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Bedenbaugh will serve as a …
the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the new schools that will be participating in the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants, awarding $5 million to 37 schools across 29 districts for their commitment to accelerating student growth in …
Learning is about curiosity, problem-solving, and discovery—and Jennifer Nelson works alongside students and teachers at Hampton County High School to develop not just content knowledge, but a bank of skills they can apply in any setting. Her passion for …
Teaching wasn’t always Corey Bedenbaugh’s plan—he once considered becoming a lawyer. But after realizing the profound influence his own teachers had on his life, he changed course. Today, as an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Batesburg-Leesville …
For Terri Ivester, reading is more than a skill—it’s a gateway to opportunity. As a Reading Coach at Starr Elementary School, she helps students discover the joy of literacy while also mentoring fellow educators. Her leadership has now made her a finalist …
Taylor Carvajal’s connection to her students runs deep. Inspired by her legally blind grandparents, she has spent her career ensuring blind and deaf students have the tools they need to succeed at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind. Now, …
Before children learn to read or write, they learn to speak—and for some, that first step requires extra help. Miranda Grice, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Lexington Four Early Childhood Center, has dedicated her career to ensuring every child has a …
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has released a bold and comprehensive blueprint to address the state’s teacher recruitment and retention challenges. Developed in collaboration with educators, policymakers, and national experts, the …
Forest Lake Elementary School’s lead interventionist Keighley George thought she was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning in honor of a visit from State Department of Education officials, but instead, she received a heartwarming surprise. George …
Expanding the state’s Summer Reading Camps, increasing teacher salaries, and establishing a permanent, sustainable funding source for capital projects for rural and public charter schools are some of the top priorities for State Superintendent of Education …
South Carolina students continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience as they recover from pandemic-related disruptions, according to the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card …
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) held a ceremony to commemorate the renaming of the Converse School Bus Shop to the David T. Brewington School Bus Maintenance Center on January 24. David 'Dave' Brewington, a senior school bus …
