South Carolina Department of Education

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

?? Important Update! Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene and the safety of all, the State Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for October 1st has been POSTPONED to October 8th.

?? Exciting news for student data privacy in South Carolina! The state has joined the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) State Partnership Program. ?? This initiative aims to enhance student data privacy protections and build trust in how schools manage sensitive information. Learn more about this important step for education ??https://lnkd.in/exXNak8E

??Attention ALL SC Educators! Join us for the Maxwell Leadership Educator Transformation Tables! ?? Upcoming Sessions: October 3 – Humility November 7 – Listening December 5 – Initiative January 9 – Forgiveness February 6 – Valuing Every Person March 6 – Responsibility April 3 – Generosity ?? We meet virtually from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, giving you flexibility to join one, several, or all sessions at your convenience. ???? As a bonus, attending educators can earn one hour of renewal credit for each session! ?? Register now to reserve your spot and enhance your professional journey! Let’s gather around the table to inspire change together! https://lnkd.in/ejQn2nj7 Maxwell Leadership Foundation Maxwell Leadership