News Releases

April 21, 2022
Dominion Energy and S.C. Department of Education Announce Winners of Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History Student Writing Contest

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy are pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing contest. One winner was selected from each of South Carolina’s five regions: Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate.

April 19, 2022
SCDE Dedicates $14.5 Million to Expand Summer and After-school Programs


The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has partnered with the South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) to provide up to $14.5 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding to expand summer and after-school programs to address COVID-19 related learning loss in disadvantaged communities.

April 14, 2022
South Carolina to Host First Statewide Family Code Night

The event will include fun, at-home learning for all families with K-5 children, with video welcome from Governor Henry McMaster and State Superintendent Molly Spearman.