News Releases

May 25, 2018
State Superintendent Molly Spearman Congratulates Students with Perfect 12-Year Attendance

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the names of students from across the state who will graduate with perfect 12-year attendance records.

May 22, 2018
Collaborative Project Using New Data to Combat Obesity and Get SC Children Active

As schools wrap up another academic year, findings from a project aimed at improving the health of South Carolina’s children highlight the benefit parents and communities can gain by including physical activity in children’s schedules over the summer and beyond.

May 9, 2018
Spearman Declares State of Emergency in Florence School District Four

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has declared a state of emergency in Florence School District Four due to chronic financial instability.

May 7, 2018
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Approves South Carolina ESSA State Plan

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the approval of South Carolina and Virginia’s consolidated state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). 

May 2, 2018
Jeff Maxey of Starr Elementary School Named 2019 South Carolina Teacher of the Year

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that the 2019 South Carolina Teacher of the Year is Jeff Maxey, a Special Education resource teacher at Starr Elementary School in Anderson School District Three.