South Carolina Department of Education

For more than three decades, the S.C. Department of Education and its partners have published the South Carolina African American History Calendar to honor individuals for their profound impacts on African American history and culture, while shaping South Carolina and its citizens in extraordinary ways. This month, we highlight Wilhelmina P. Johnson. ➡️Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eafZ-M5W ➡️Download a copy of the 2024 calendar: https://lnkd.in/ejc4AZ_H

💻 The South Carolina DOE and Maxwell Leadership Foundation will be hosting an informational session to share iLead, a values-based youth leadership program for students. This is a great opportunity to explore and learn how iLead can become a part of developing students as soon as January, 2025! Please join us in Growing Leaders Who Create Powerful Positive Change. Register today 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eFzrvv4D

#GivingTuesday on December 3rd is one of the biggest days of the year on DonorsChoose! Last year, more than 33,000 donors raised $6.3 million for students and classrooms. This year, the goal is $5 million — and all donations will be matched by at least 50%! That means your $10 turns into $15, $20 becomes $30, and so on. Visit 🔗 donorschoose.org and support a classroom project in your state. Let’s give students a season of learning, community, and celebration! #GivingTuesday #DonorsChoose #GivingTuesday

On #GivingTuesday the @DonorsChoose community is aiming to raise $5 million for students. Donations to every classroom project will be matched at least 50%! Teachers, submit your project ASAP: https://bit.ly/3OeQeIR #GivingTuesday

📢 Making Progress in Teacher Recruitment and Retention! State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver shares encouraging news from the 2024 Educator Supply and Demand Report, highlighting efforts to strengthen South Carolina’s teacher workforce. 📝 Key initiatives include: • Raising the minimum starting salary to $47,000 (with plans to reach $50,000 by 2026). • Extending the salary schedule to 28 years. • Restricting student cell phone use during the school day to improve focus and discipline. Additional strategies include strategic compensation programs, “Grow Your Own” initiatives, and partnerships to recruit and retain high-quality educators. “Our goal is nothing less than a great teacher in every classroom,” said Superintendent Weaver. Read the full press release and learn more about SCDE’s ongoing efforts by visiting: https://bit.ly/40Z0kFt

🌟Yesterday was an incredible day at the Fall VirtualSC In-Person Collaboration! We gathered with around 65 teachers and staff to celebrate and innovate in online learning. A big shoutout to Sarah Floyd, named VirtualSC’s Teacher of the Year for her outstanding commitment to student success! 🧑🏼🎓 So far this year, VirtualSC has served 32,520 students with 57,896 course enrollments. Here’s to empowering more learners!

The O6 was proud to be part of an inspirational evening in #ColletonCountySC where SC Superintendent of Education, Ellen Weaver joined District Superintendent, Jessica Williams to celebrate district teachers, students, and staff for making tremendous gains on their SC School Report Card Ratings. The crowd chanted the school district’s slogan, “It’s All About the Kids! The Time is Now!” The O6 proudly partners with six Colleton County Schools through the #O6Afterschool and #MyFirstLibrary programs. #earlyliteracy #education #afterschoolprograms #ruraleducation #southcarolina #education #onthemove #everychildmatters #originalsixfoundation

🚍 National School Bus Safety Week is here! In South Carolina, over 370,000 students rely on school buses to get to and from school every day. Let’s work together to ensure their safety! Check out these few tips for parents, students, and drivers! 🚦 Learn more about the South Carolina Department of Public Safety’s school bus safety campaign here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/db59EBpe

✏️ SC School Report Cards Released! Earlier today, the SC Department of Education & the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee held a press conference at Pinecrest Elementary to unveil the 2024 School Report Cards. We see progress, with 230 schools receiving an “Excellent” rating! Notably, 54% of 3rd to 8th graders met or exceeded expectations in English Language Arts. State Superintendent Ellen Weaver emphasized the importance of continued improvements, particularly in literacy and math. ⭐️ Let’s work together to support every student’s success! 👉🏻 More details at www.screportcards.com

For more than three decades, the S.C. Department of Education and its partners have published the South Carolina African American History Calendar to honor individuals for their profound impacts on African American history and culture, while shaping South Carolina and its citizens in extraordinary ways. This month, we highlight Modie and Delaris Risher. ➡️Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eafZ-M5W ➡️Download a copy of the 2024 calendar: https://lnkd.in/ejc4AZ_H