State Superintendent @Molly_Spearman will seek a waiver from @usedgov to suspend federally mandated student assessments traditionally administered during the spring.
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- COVID-19 Update: Since school closures began on March 13th, school districts have served over 500,000 meals🍽️ to students. This remarkable feat is testament to the dedication of food service workers, educators, and administrators. Breakdown ⬇️
- We have received notice from @usedgov that South Carolina's assessment and accountability suspension waiver has been approved. Additional info ⬇️ conta.cc/2WALG5U
- We are pleased to announce that Dr. Christina Melton will be joining our team as Director of Assessment! Dr. Melton brings 28 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and superintendent to a crucial role in public education. Read the full release: bit.ly/3inHmBI
- Congratulations to Chanda Jefferson of @TeamFairfieldSC on being named the 2020 South Carolina Teacher of the Year! #SCTOY
- Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Guy, Principal of Westwood High School (@RichlandTwo), who won @Jeopardy tonight!
- Custodians are the backbone of every school, keeping campuses safe for students and staff of all ages. This year, as the world was introduced to a new virus, our custodial staff had to work even harder to keep schools clean and safe. And they did it all with a smile. #ThankSC
- A 1⃣ year grace period will be added to all educator certificates set to expire on June 30, 2020. The new end-validity date will be June 30, 2021. Please note that the grace year will be added through an automated process.
- “I know there is a dedication to improving the education of each and every student in our state,” @CraigMelvin, @TodayShow anchor, @MSNBC reporter and @columbiahighsc graduate. Join S.C.’s dedication to education at DedicationtoEducation.com
00:00 - Congratulations to Chanda Jefferson, our 2020 South Carolina Teacher of the Year, on being selected as a 2021 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow! Chanda will serve as a Congressional Fellow on Capitol Hill. For more information visit: bit.ly/31RSQDN.
- Congratulations to Dr. Luke Clamp, principal at @RBHSGators in @LexingtonOne, on being named the 2019 @NASSP National Principal of the Year! #SCTweets
- Congratulations to Amy Carter of Chapin High School, the 2022 South Carolina Teacher of the Year! #SCTOY Full release: bit.ly/3un0bZa
- Superintendent @Molly_Spearman with the five finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year! #SCTOY
- The Read Your Way to the Big Game contest, a reading competition for students in Pre-K-8th grade, has officially kicked off! Winners will receive 4 tickets to the @ClemsonFB vs. @GamecockFB game on November 24. Visit SCReads.org for full details!
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