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March 22, 2024
Superintendent Weaver Announces Institute of Innovation's Bekah Hamrick as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Institute of Innovation's Bekah Hamrick today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

March 18, 2024
Superintendent Weaver Announces Ware Shoals High School's Blake Bishop as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Ware Shoals High School's Blake Bishop today with news that he has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

March 18, 2024
Superintendent Weaver Announces Wellford Academy's Katie Farr as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Wellford Academy's Katie Farr today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

March 15, 2024
Superintendent Weaver Announces Palmetto Middle School's Braden Wilson as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Palmetto Middle School's Braden Wilson with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

March 14, 2024
Superintendent Weaver Announces Blythewood High's Will Epps as Teacher of the Year Finalist

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Blythewood High School's Will Epps with news that he has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

March 5, 2024
SCDE Provides Update on Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program

With less than 10 days until the application deadline, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is encouraging eligible South Carolina families to submit an application for the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.

March 1, 2024
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver applauds passage of S.418

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver heralded the passage of S.418, The Read to Succeed Act. This legislation marks a critical milestone and major victory for Superintendent Weaver’s strategic focus on early literacy, a top priority of her first year in office.