News Releases

April 23, 2026
Christie Palladino of Aiken County Named 2027 State Teacher of the Year: Dr. Christie Palladino has been named the 2027 South Carolina State Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver made the exciting announcement this afternoon during the South Carolina Teacher of the Year celebration held on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion in Columbia. Dr. Palladino teaches at Aiken County Career and Technology Center where she leads the biomedical science program.

April 16, 2026
More than 350 S.C. Schools Recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award Winners: Educational excellence is being celebrated statewide as 378 South Carolina schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver honors. The South Carolina Department of Education announced the awards for the 2024-2025 school year, recognizing schools for strong academic performance.