The Innovation Grants Committee will meet on September 3 at 10:00 a.m. View the agenda here.
The South Carolina Surge continues as students achieved their strongest performance ever on SC READY, earning the highest percentage of Meets and Exceeds scores in the assessment's history and moving the state closer to its goal of having 75% of …
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is seeking public comment on its application to the U.S. Department of Education for participation in the Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program. The Ed-Flex Program, authorized under the Every Student …
In a unanimous vote this afternoon, the State Board of Education approved State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver’s request for the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to assume full management of the Marlboro County School District (MCSD …
Five high school students from across the Palmetto State were honored today at the South Carolina Department of Education for their winning essays on the impact of African American leaders from South Carolina on their educational journeys. The students …
Dr. Christie Palladino has been named the 2027 South Carolina State Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver made the exciting announcement this afternoon during the South Carolina Teacher of the Year celebration held on the …
Educational excellence is being celebrated statewide as 378 South Carolina schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver honors. The South Carolina Department of Education announced the awards for the 2024-2025 school year, recognizing schools for strong academic …
With more than 30 years of dedicated service in public education, Alex Wharton stands as a South Carolina Teacher of the Year finalist whose passion began with a simple but life‑shaping moment—watching a high school classmate struggle despite giving …
Dr. Christie Palladino discovered her passion for teaching through years spent caring for patients as an obstetrician‑gynecologist and conducting health science education research—work that revealed the profound impact of helping others learn, grow, and …
Nashari Williams’ passion for teaching was sparked early in life and shaped by the powerful example of her mother, a teacher’s assistant in a special needs classroom. Watching the impact of patient guidance and unwavering support inspired her to pursue a …
Kaitlyn Rhodes’ passion for teaching is rooted in her upbringing in South Carolina agriculture and the life‑changing influence of the agriculture teachers and mentors who shaped her. Through livestock exhibition, FFA leadership, and hands‑on agricultural …
Meagan Johnson’s journey into special education began long before she stepped into her classroom at Royall Elementary School in Florence. Although she once dreamed simply of becoming a kindergarten teacher, her true calling emerged in high school when she …
Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina are invited to participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) fifth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest. Winners will receive an Apple …
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is seeking local governmental agencies, school food authorities, faith-based, public/private nonprofit organizations, and individuals to participate in the summer meal programs that provide meals to …
Strategic investments that support teachers, make schools safer, and provide every child with the opportunity to gain skills for lifelong achievement are some of the key points from the South Carolina Department of Education’s budget requests for 2026. …
The South Carolina Department of Education Office of Instructional Materials is requesting bids for furnishing High-Quality Instructional Materials for the State of South Carolina for courses in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Visual and …
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Dominion Energy, announced North Middle/High School’s Debra Norman as the recipient of the 2025 Principal of Excellence Award Wednesday. …
Stories of Revolutionary African Americans whose courage, service, unshakeable faith, and unyielding quest for freedom for all helped shape South Carolina and the nation take center stage in the newly released 2026 South Carolina African American History …
South Carolina is making meaningful strides in strengthening its educator workforce. The newly released 2025 Educator Supply and Demand Report shows teacher departures have declined for the third consecutive year under Superintendent Ellen Weaver’s …
This week, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented The Spirit of South Carolina Award to three Chester County educators and four School Resource Officers (SROs) for their swift, courageous actions and steadfast dedication to the students …
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