Incentive program provides $500 to South Carolinians who earn GED
The South Carolina Department of Education is offering some incentive for adults who did not finish high school looking to continue their education.
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SC School Report Cards released, shows strengths and improvement areas
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee and The South Carolina Department of Education released its 2022 School Report Cards today. The report card ratings reflect the results of the 2020 to 2021 school year for elementary, middle, and high schools across the state.
Summer Break Cafe give free meals to children age 18 and under
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Education is giving free meals for children during the summer months. Its through a program called Summer Break Cafe that is funded by the USDA. “We can not do this mission all by ourselves. It takes a lot of people helping us to make sure the needs of every child is…
Education leaders ask for raises for teachers, bus drivers
The state Education Department is asking South Carolina lawmakers to increase pay for all teachers by 2% next school year.
State Department of Education announces $56 million in funding from American Rescue Plan
The South Carolina Department of Education announced an additional $56 million in funding under the American Rescue Plan. The funds will be used to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable student populations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dept. of Education releases report cards for the state’s schools
The South Carolina Department of Education released report cards for the state, it’s districts and schools that reflect the 2020-2021 school year.
Superintendent Molly Spearman announces multi-million dollar investment in early childhood education
More families in South Carolina will have access to early childhood education. State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the First Steps Program announced a $14.7 million partnership to expand 4K education throughout the state.
Department of Education: SC public schools will not adopt CDC’s recommendations for required masks
The South Carolina Department of Education says public schools in the state will not adopt the CDC’s recommendations on required mask wearing in schools.
Spearman Announces $770K in Summer Reading Camp Grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Department of Education has announced that 14 school districts and organizations will receive $700,000 through the Summer Reading Camp Community Partnership Grant. State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman said in a news release Monday that the grant is meant to expand existing summer reading camps that help stop summer reading loss. The camps…
SC High Schools May Shift to 10-Point Grade Scale
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina department of education is considering bumping the current seven-point grading scale to a ten-point grading scale for next school year. The potential change is an effort to level the playing field with other students and student athletes competing for scholarships. Some students say they make the same grades as those in other states,…
