News Releases

March 29, 2021
Biden Administration Denies South Carolina Assessment Waiver Request, Grants Flexibility for Parents and Schools
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released information concerning the Biden administration’s denial of South Carolina’s assessment waiver request and the granting of flexibility in administering assessments and waiving federal accountability requirements in light of COVID-19.
March 25, 2021
Superintendent Spearman Announces Lugoff-Elgin High School's Jenny Proctor as Teacher of the Year Finalist
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Lugoff-Elgin High School teacher, Jenny Proctor, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.  
March 24, 2021
Superintendent Spearman Announces Greenville County Schools Virtual Program's Angelica Childes as Teacher of the Year Finalist
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Greenville County Schools Virtual Program teacher, Angelica Childes, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.  
March 24, 2021
Superintendent Spearman Announces Gilbert High School's Dani Stroud as Teacher of the Year Finalist
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Gilbert High School teacher, Dani Stroud, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.  
March 23, 2021
Superintendent Spearman Announces Pee Dee Elementary's Elizabeth Hendrick as Teacher of the Year Finalist
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Pee Dee Elementary teacher, Elizabeth Hendrick, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.  
March 22, 2021
Superintendent Spearman Announces Chapin High School's Amy Carter as State Teacher of the Year Finalist
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Chapin High School teacher, Amy Carter, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.