C. Matthew Ferguson

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m just not a 'math person'?” It's time to give math a second chance. In her new @TEDTalks, @zearned CEO & Co-Founder @Shalinee_Sharma shares her experiences and offers four steps to help everyone thrive in math. Watch: bit.ly/4fLbK4d

SC teacher vacancies decrease but remain above pre-pandemic levels, report finds scdailygazette.com/2024/11/25/sc-… via @SCDailyGazette from @sky_latte_

Teachers have been asked to do the impossible for years. Too often, they’re left to figure out instructional materials on their own. @natwexler dives into the Calkins debate and the bigger picture of what’s really holding students back—and why teachers need better support.

The “switch cost effect” is a big challenge in schools/culture today! Every time students switch from learning to checking their phones, they lose focus, making it harder to engage and retain information. #FreeToFocus #EIE24

Following final approval by State Board of Education of a statewide model cell phone policy Tuesday, the SCDE has launched ‘Free to Focus SC’. This will serve as a one-stop shop for educators, parents, and students as they begin a school environment without digital distractions.

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Are you passionate about leveraging research to shape policy and drive impactful change? Tag someone you know who'd be perfect for this role or apply today governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/job… via @GovernmentJobs

In your career, the most valuable currency is not how much you know. It's how well you learn. In a stable world, success depended on building expertise. In a changing world, it hinges on evolving expertise. Potential is no longer defined by ability. It's a function of agility.

"If the teachers are going to be asked to do this, I need to know what I am asking them to do." Watch as State Superintendent Ellen Weaver embarks on her own LETRS professional learning journey.

“If we’re not tackling literacy, we’re wasting time.” #RighttoRead

“If we’re not tackling literacy, we’re wasting time.” - Right to Read

@chrimelt Congrats it has certainly been an honor to work with you for children!

Thank you, South Carolina. Every step along my path and to those I’ve been fortunate to work with #knowthyimpact ! 🌻 Officially retired 🤯

@SarahBurkeWhite @NewTechMann @gcschools Congrats! Proud of you!

I am thrilled to have been announced as an Assistant Principal and Director of @NewTechMann at the @gcschools board meeting on Tuesday night! I’m excited to see what our students will accomplish in the next 10 years of this exciting program! #PBL #OneMann

Try to be interested, more than interesting. #EIE22

“Success is never final; reform is never complete.” #EIE22

Attending Georgetown University’s Certificate in Education Finance course this week. Fascinating discussions.

Robert Greene is one of the greatest writers of our time. Here’s 10 things I've learned from Robert about mastery, creativity, and human nature:

Thank you, Matthew Ferguson of @SC_EOC and @DrMelodySchopp of @SASsoftware for starting Day 3 off right by sharing your innovative #PreK data dashboard! #ECLS22

Spoke to leaders from all 50 states today about transforming data into actionable insights to improve outcomes for children #ECLS22

@saludaschools @EducationSC Congrats @asduggins!

Dr. Abbey Duggins has been named the new Director of Early Learning and Literacy for the @EducationSC. She has been an invaluable member of the One Saluda Family for over 20 years. We wish Dr. Duggins the best in her new role and look forward to her leadership at the state level.