S.C. Department of Education

Prescription for Success! 🩺✨ Dr. Christie Palladino is a 2027 SC Teacher of the Year Finalist. Superintendent Weaver made the announcement at Highland Springs Middle School in Aiken County. One finalist left to reveal… stay tuned! 👀 @AikenPublicSch

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Rhodes, the 3rd 2027 finalist for SC Teacher of the Year!🌱 Kaitlyn, a horticulture teacher at SC Governor’s School for Agriculture, is helping students grow confidence, leadership, and a love for agriculture!🌳🚜 @JDLHSchool

🎉Congratulations to Mrs. Nashari Williams, a 2027 SC Teacher of the Year finalist! 👏 Superintendent Weaver surprised her at Hodges Elementary, where she inspires with passion and joy. Her second-graders’ smiles say it all!😊📚 @Gwd50Schools

Surprises & Smiles to start the day! 🙌 🎉Congrats to Meagan Johnson, our first finalist for the 2027 Teacher of the Year, for inspiring every student. ✨Stay tuned to see who else is in the running for the 2027 Teacher of the Year! @Flo1Schools

It’s Civic Learning Week, SC! Citizens don’t sit on the sidelines—they engage. 📬 Send a message 📞 Make a call 💬 Share your voice Find your lawmakers → scstatehouse.gov Show up. Speak up. Shape your state. @henrymcmaster

🧠Our classrooms aren’t just where students learn—they’re where South Carolina’s future leaders are born. 🤝🏼Proud to partner with @Maxwell_Leaders to launch the Maxwell Student Ambassador Program—building leadership, community service, and stronger SC campuses. #SCLeadership

Skip the boring—bring on the books! 📚 A book‑filled classroom is alive with imagination, joy, and discovery. Happy Read Across America Week!

⭐️Teacher of the Year Monthly Motivation⭐️ Teacher perseverance is quiet but powerful. It’s about showing up every day with belief in your students, knowing that your support can change lives. Thank you for all you do to make a difference.💛 #TOYMonthlyMotivation #SCeducation

Career readiness never looked so good! 💇‍♀️ Superintendent Weaver got a firsthand look at the future thanks to Seniors Victoria & CeCe, who are making the world more beautiful with their skill, professionalism, & confidence. CTE in action! ✂️ @BeaufortSchools @BJACE20

🐝SCDE Spelling Bee Today's word: GRATITUDE Think you know how to spell it? Watch these students show us how it’s done! Gratitude boosts kindness and blessings. Every word helps us grow in humility, connection, and heart!❤❤️ #Gratitude #Literacy #America250 @LexRich5Schools

We're looking for School Bus Technicians across the State! 🚍🔧 The real MVPs who keep our buses running and our students safe! Apply Today! bit.ly/SCDE_Jobs

Section 1: ‘Explore’ of the Industry Engagement Toolkit is here! Industries, educators, parents, and students, members of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) have come together to create the Industry Engagement Toolkit! Designed to leverage connections through Work-Based Learning, one of the most powerful tools to help students find their future in South Carolina, this toolkit was created to amplify the great work-based learning opportunities in the state and to enhance the partnership needed to impact the future workforce. When industries, educators, and parents support students' early involvement in the workforce, everyone wins! 💪Stronger workforce pipeline ✨Real-world learning experiences 🫂Community enhancement and engagement Visit findyourfuture.sc.gov/industryengage… to explore Section 1 of the Industry Engagement Toolkit! A special thank you to the Work-Based Learning Committee, members of the CCWD, for continuously providing insight and feedback for the Industry Engagement Toolkit. @SCDEWinfo @SCTechSystem @SCETV @EducationSC @SCcommerce @RichlandOne @SCASAnews Stay tuned for the release of Section 2: ‘Engage’ in the coming weeks!

Career, College, Military Ready Highlight 🌟 Zyien Gunter, Lake City High Junior & JROTC 1st Sergeant, shows leadership and discipline, embodying the SCDE vision: every child college, career, or military ready! 🎖️ #CCMRHighlight #Militaryready

🐝SCDE Spelling Bee Today's word: PATRIOTISM Can you spell it? These students can! Every word learned strengthens our purpose & unity! Patriotism inspires us all! 💙❤️ #SCDESpellingBee #Hope #Literacy @AikenPublicSch

Behind the Scenes: School Bus Driver 🚍 Join us in highlighting Ms. Pete, a school bus driver, & the impact that happens behind the scenes. 🎬 She drives with kindness, smiles, and care, building a community beyond transportation. 🌞❤️ @LexRich5Schools

A son of the Palmetto State, Dr. Ronald E. McNair’s legacy of science and courage lives on. 🚀 Today, Superintendent Ellen Weaver honored him in Lake City as our newest Palmetto Pioneer!

🎒Cheers for National School Choice Week! Celebrating all the ways South Carolina students can learn, grow, and thrive. #schoolchoiceweek #schoolchoicesc #educhoice #scstatehouse

🐝SCDE Spelling Bee Today's word: HOPE Spell it: H-O-P-E Hope inspires us to create a brighter future through education in South Carolina! 🌟 #SCDESpellingBee #Hope #Literacy @RichlandOne @LoganLeopards

CCMR Highlight 🌟 Madison Farber, a senior at May River HS, earned her Patient Care Technician certification while still in high school! A perfect example of SCDE’s mission: every student college, career, or military ready. #CCMRHighlight #CareerReady

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. We honor his legacy by educating hearts and minds.