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March 24, 2022
Four Districts Selected to Pilot Statewide Teacher-Driven Research Initiative

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has contracted with a leading educational research and analytics firm to launch a first-of-its-kind statewide “Teacher as Researcher” initiative. The $2 million investment is made possible through the state’s Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund.

March 22, 2022
SCDE Expands Two Existing Partnerships and Adds Another to Tackle Teacher Shortage

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has expanded two successful home-grown programs, Call Me MISTER and Teaching Fellows, and stood up a new initiative, TeachSC, in response to the growing teacher shortage in the state.

March 11, 2022
Superintendent Spearman Announces Chestnut Oaks Middle School's Thomas Slater as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Chestnut Oaks Middle School's Thomas Slater today with news that he has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.  

March 10, 2022
Superintendent Spearman Announces Woodruff Middle School's Jami Guker as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Woodruff Middle School's Jami Guker today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.  

March 10, 2022
Superintendent Spearman Announces Springfield Middle School's Laura Merk as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Springfield Middle School's Laura Merk today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.  

March 9, 2022
Superintendent Spearman Announces Liberty High School's Zachary Arms as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Liberty High School's Zachary Arms today with news that he has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. 

March 9, 2022
Superintendent Spearman Announces Legacy Early College's Deion Jamison as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Legacy Early College's Deion Jamison today with news that he has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.