State task force advises school board about how to recruit and retain educators
Nielsen believes that opportunities for advancement are also important for teachers.
Superintendent of Education
SC Superintendent of Education releases statement following inauguration
South Carolina's Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver issued a statement following today's 98th Gubernatorial Inauguration.
South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver issued a statement following today’s 98th Gubernatorial Inauguration.
Lisa Ellis thanks supporters, concedes from race
Earlier today in a statement, Lisa Ellis reflected on the midterm elections and formally conceded from the Superintendent of Education race.
Earlier today in a statement, Lisa Ellis reflected on the midterm elections and formally conceded from the Superintendent of Education race.
2022 State Superintendent of Education race
There are some key races among the most closely watched tonight.
There are some key races among the most closely watched tonight.
WEAVER VS. ELLIS: SC state superintendent of education candidates debate ahead of Election Day
The two candidates believe that in addition to salaries, working conditions are to blame for the state’s teacher shortage.
REPUBLICAN RUNOFF: Weaver defeats Maness for state superintendent of education nomination
After receiving 23 percent of votes two weeks ago compared to Kathy Maness’ 31 percent, Ellen Weaver took more than 60 percent of the vote in the runoff, winning the Republican nomination for state superintendent of education.
Weaver wins Republican nomination for SC education leader
By Jeffrey Collins (AP)
The South Carolina education superintendent candidate backed by the Republican establishment came back from her second place finish in the primary to win the runoff.
3rd-place Republican backs Weaver in South Carolina Ed race
By Meg Kinnard (AP)
The third-place finisher in the GOP primary for South Carolina’s top education job has endorsed school choice advocate Ellen Weaver, aiming to give the think tank CEO a boost in the Republican runoff.
Crowded education superintendent race highlights SC ballot
By Jeffrey Collins (AP)
Six Republicans and three Democrats are seeking their parties’ nominations for South Carolina’s open state education superintendent seat — one of the most contentious and attention-grabbing races in Tuesday’s primaries.
Superintendent Molly Spearman announces endorsement for her replacement
This morning, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced her endorsement in the upcoming race to replace her in 2023.
