South Carolina Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 15, 2021 - 11:01 GMT

Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer Announce $24.54 Million Investment in School Buses, ...

Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and S.C. Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Farmer to announce that the second round of funding from the state’s share of the Volkswagen Environmental …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 01:25 GMT

Superintendent Spearman Announces Transition Committee to Oversee Florence Four Consolidation

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the appointment of a transition committee to guide and make recommendations concerning the consolidation of Florence School District Four into Florence One Schools. Superintendent Spearman notified …

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Published on March 29, 2021 - 15:59 GMT

Biden Administration Denies South Carolina Assessment Waiver Request, Grants Flexibility for Parents and Schools

Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released information concerning the Biden administration’s denial of South Carolina’s assessment waiver request and the granting of flexibility in administering assessments and waiving federal …

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Published on March 25, 2021 - 19:07 GMT

Superintendent Spearman Announces Lugoff-Elgin High School's Jenny Proctor as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Lugoff-Elgin High School teacher, Jenny Proctor, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. “Jenny realized early on …

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Published on March 25, 2021 - 01:54 GMT

Superintendent Spearman Announces Gilbert High School's Dani Stroud as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Gilbert High School teacher, Dani Stroud, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. “Dani grew up thinking she was …

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Published on March 25, 2021 - 01:54 GMT

Superintendent Spearman Announces Greenville County Schools Virtual Program's Angelica Childes as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Greenville County Schools Virtual Program teacher, Angelica Childes, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. “ …

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Published on March 24, 2021 - 08:32 GMT

Superintendent Spearman Announces Pee Dee Elementary's Elizabeth Hendrick as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Pee Dee Elementary teacher, Elizabeth Hendrick, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. “Elizabeth has been a leader …

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Published on March 23, 2021 - 11:44 GMT

Superintendent Spearman Announces Chapin High School's Amy Carter as State Teacher of the Year Finalist

Pictured from left to right - Chapin High School Principal Michael Ames, State Superintendent Molly Spearman, Teacher of the Year Finalist Amy Carter, and Lexington-Richland Five Superintendent Christina Melton State Superintendent of Education Molly …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 07:33 GMT

Dominion Energy and S.C. Department of Education Launch Student Writing Contest to Celebrate Notable African Americans in South ...

Dominion Energy is expanding its Strong Men & Women program to South Carolina in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). Building on SCDE’s longstanding South Carolina African American History Calendar, which honors …

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Published on February 11, 2021 - 19:46 GMT

South Carolina Department of Education Seeking Partners for Summer Food Service Program

The South Carolina Department of Education’s Office of Health and Nutrition (OHN) is offering local government agencies, school districts, faith-based and private nonprofit organizations an opportunity to provide summer meals to children by becoming a …

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Published on February 6, 2021 - 15:23 GMT

S.C. Department of Education and Partners Provide African American History Resources to Classrooms

Today, the South Carolina Department of Education, South Carolina ETV (SCETV), and the University of South Carolina's Center for Civil Rights History and Research announce the release of standards based African American history content to classrooms …

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Published on February 1, 2021 - 05:58 GMT

2021 School Garden and Education Assistance Program Awardees Announced

The South Carolina Department of Education has announced the recipients for the 2021 School Garden and Education Assistance Program. The program, created in 2018, is administered by Clemson Extension’s School Gardening for South Carolina Educators. The …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 18:04 GMT

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Highlights Legislative Priorities for 2021

Ahead of the South Carolina General Assembly's start of the 2021 legislative session, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) legislative priorities for 2021. The priorities come …

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Published on December 17, 2020 - 22:52 GMT

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Statement on 2020 Educator Supply and Demand Report

Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement in response to the release of the 2020 Educator Supply and Demand Report by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). “If there has been …

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Published on December 14, 2020 - 23:14 GMT

South Carolina Department of Education to Support School Re-Opening with $84 Million in Funding

District Total Allocation Abbeville County School District $343,203 Aiken County Public School District $2,532,020 Allendale County Schools $150,710 Anderson School District One $1,017,640 Anderson School District Two $385,938 Anderson School District …

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Published on November 10, 2020 - 17:21 GMT

South Carolina Department of Education to Provide Students and Educators with Integrated Digital Learning Solution

Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the purchase and rollout of a robust, integrated digital learning solution that will support teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout the immediate future. The …

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Published on November 9, 2020 - 19:47 GMT

2021 South Carolina African American History Calendar and Honorees Unveiled

Today, the South Carolina Department of Education and statewide partners unveiled the 2021 South Carolina African American History Calendar. Now in its thirty second year, the twelve month calendar was first created to help bolster the state's K-12 …

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Published on October 30, 2020 - 15:51 GMT

2020 South Carolina School Report Cards Released

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year. “The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other that our state and nation has faced,” said State …

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Published on October 28, 2020 - 22:27 GMT

South Carolina Department of Education Launches New Statewide Program to Engage Students and Families

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced a new program that will support students who need help navigating the challenges of COVID-19 learning environments. The ENGAGE South Carolina program will provide students in kindergarten through …

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Published on October 22, 2020 - 14:56 GMT

South Carolina Class of 2020 Sees Dip in ACT Performance

The ACT® has released assessment data for the 2020 South Carolina high school graduates who took the ACT test. Graduates from South Carolina public schools saw a decrease in average composite scores from 18.6 in 2019 to 18.1 in 2020. Additionally, 22% of …

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