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January 31, 2017
South Carolina Department of Education Announces Summer Meals Program

The South Carolina Department of Education’s Office of Health and Nutrition is offering an excellent opportunity for local government agencies, school districts, faith-based and private nonprofit organizations to provide summer meals to children by becoming a sponsor or a summer meal site for our Summer Meals Program. 

January 25, 2017
Department of Education Announces 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announces that the 2017–18 Request for Proposals for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant program is now available online. 

January 9, 2017
Superintendent Spearman Calls for School Bus System Revamp

At a press conference at the State House, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman addressed ongoing concerns with South Carolina’s state owned school bus fleet and outlined her plan to overhaul its current makeup to improve both safety and efficiency. 

January 6, 2017
Superintendent Molly Spearman announces launch of SCSchoolClosings.com

The South Carolina Department of Education has launched a new web application to keep students, parents, and the general public up to date on South Carolina public school closures and delays.  

January 5, 2017
EPA Awards South Carolina $1.1 Million For Cleaner School Buses

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded South Carolina more than $1.1 million to replace 57 school buses with new cleaner models.