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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๐ An exceptional education for every South Carolina child. State Superintendent Ellen Weaver
- COVID-19 Update: Since school closures began on March 13th, school districts have served over 500,000 meals๐ฝ๏ธ to students. This remarkable feat is testament to the dedication of food service workers, educators, and administrators. Breakdown โฌ๏ธ
- We have received notice from @usedgov that South Carolina's assessment and accountability suspension waiver has been approved. Additional info โฌ๏ธ 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 1โฃ 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.
- โI know there is a dedication to improving the education of each and every student in our state,โ @CraigMelvin, @TodayShow anchor, @MSNBC reporter and @columbiahighsc graduate. Join S.C.โs 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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