News Releases

August 28, 2025
Innovative Technology Making South Carolina Schools Safer: The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is partnering with Critical Response Group, Inc. (CRG) to ensure every public K-12 school in the state has a digital, up-to-date map—providing first responders with a powerful tool to protect students when every second counts.

August 27, 2025
SCDE Expands Access to High-Quality Math Instruction for K-8 Students: The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced a major investment in math education through the Palmetto Math Project, aimed at ensuring that at least 75% of students perform at or above grade level in math by 2030. As part of this initiative, all South Carolina schools will receive free access to Zearn Math – a nationally recognized, evidence-based learning platform – for the next five years.

August 15, 2025
Innovation Grants Committee Meeting: The Innovation Grants Committee will host a meeting at the South Carolina Department of Education on August 18 at 10:00 a.m.

August 5, 2025
State Board of Education Approves State-of-Education Emergency Declaration in Jasper County School District: The State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver’s request for the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to assume full management of the Jasper County School District (JSCD).