News Releases

Columbia,  SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced that the South Carolina Department of Education has secured a $100,000 grant to develop a detailed career readiness action plan.  The $100,000 planning grant through the New Skills for Youth grant opportunity, is a part of the Council of Chief State School Officers’ (CCSSO) Career Readiness Initiative.

Maria Valentina Vasquez, a senior at Legacy Charter School, won a four-year Herman W. Lay Scholarship to attend Furman University.

Darwin Shorters from St. John’s High School was named Computer Science Teacher of the Year by Project Lead the Way.

Gilbert Primary School teacher in Lexington School District one receives The South Carolina Foreign Language Teacher’s Association 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Superintendent Spearman praised the district during a recent tour of the county’s schools.

Marion County Healthcare Foundation awards $367,440 to the Marion County School District to expand Adult Education Program.

Teachers and students in Calhoun County School District can now experience lessons that meet each student’s individual needs with their new 1:1 computer initiative.

Teachers who oversee the Little Gents Club at Brunson-Dargan Elementary School in Darlington County School District, are teaching young students life lessons to help them be successful

Renee Robinson from the Greenwood County Adult Education program in Greenwood County School District 50, was named Transition Specialist of the Year for the state of South Carolina.

Lexington, SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced that Sheryn Billue, a teacher at Lexington High School in Lexington School District One, is a finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

Columbia, SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced that Jennifer Wise, a teacher at Hand Middle School in Richland School District One, is a finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

West Columbia, SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced that Sabrina Williams, a teacher at R. H. Fulmer Middle School in Lexington School District Two, is a finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

Columbia, S.C. – At the request of State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman, the State Board of Education declared a State of Emergency in Brockington Elementary School and Johnson Middle School in Florence School District Four.

Columbia, SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman issued the following statement commending the work of the Safe Schools Taskforce and announcing her support of their statewide recommendations.

Myrtle Beach, SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced that Joey Trail, a teacher at Forestbrook Middle School in Horry County Schools, is a finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

Florence, SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced that Dr. Leah Barley, a teacher at Royall Elementary School in Florence School District One, is a finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

Ware Shoals High band director Christie Hodge won an award from the Women Band Directors International.