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November 25, 2025
SC Teacher Departures Fall for Third Year in a Row
SC Teacher Departures Fall for Third Year in a Row

South Carolina is making meaningful strides in strengthening its educator workforce. The newly released 2025 Educator Supply and Demand Report shows teacher departures have declined for the third consecutive year under Superintendent Ellen Weaver’s leadership and statewide vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in years.

November 13, 2025
Chester County Heroes Honored: Educators and Law Enforcement Receive Special Recognition
Chester County Heroes Honored: Educators and Law Enforcement Receive Special Recognition

This week, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented The Spirit of South Carolina Award to three Chester County educators and four School Resource Officers (SROs) for their swift, courageous actions and steadfast dedication to the students they serve.

November 12, 2025
District Accounting Systems and Best Practices Study Committee
District Accounting Systems and Best Practices Study Committee

The District Accounting Systems and Best Practices Study Committee will host a meeting on November 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

November 5, 2025
Six South Carolina Schools Recognized for Academic Excellence and Closing Achievement Gaps
Six South Carolina Schools Recognized for Academic Excellence and Closing Achievement Gaps

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Governor Henry McMaster recognized six South Carolina schools Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse for earning 2025 Blue Ribbon School honors. 

November 3, 2025
Academic Achievement & Student Progress Drive SC School Report Card Gains
Academic Achievement & Student Progress Drive SC School Report Card Gains

Rising test scores, student academic growth, and gains in college- and career- readiness fueled improvements across South Carolina schools according to the 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards, released Monday by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC).