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December 21, 2015
Spearman Announces Changes in S.C. Educator Evaluation

Columbia, S.C. – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced proposed changes to South Carolina educator evaluations as a result of the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

December 15, 2015
New State Board of Education Leadership Announced

Columbia, SC – The South Carolina State Board of Education proudly announces new leadership for the upcoming year and honors those members that have fulfilled their terms on the board. 

December 15, 2015
Spearman Announces South Carolina Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Scholarship

Columbia, S.C. – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced the selection of two students for the 54th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 5-12, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

December 9, 2015
Spearman Praises Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act

Columbia, S.C. – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman praised today’s Congressional passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which returns significant education power to the states and provides added flexibility to local school districts.

December 1, 2015
Final Month to Apply for Act 155 Diplomas

Columbia, S.C. – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman urges anyone who did not pass the exit exam but is otherwise eligible for a high school diploma, to submit their petition for a diploma under Act 155 by the statutory deadline of December 31, 2015.