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Results of student assessments show need for high expectations as we prepare students for success in colleges and careers

Columbia – Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman released the results of the ACT assessments given to SC students for the first…

EOC pleased with first year results of career readiness exam

Columbia – Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released the results of the WorkKeys®, a career-readiness assessment that was…

Grants available to SC school districts focused on four-year old kindergarten quality

Editor’s Note: The grant application is located online at http://tinyurl.com/p4m35yd. Districts intending to apply should contact Bunnie Ward, bward@…

Presentation for the South Carolina Oversight Committee

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Efficiency review identifies measures that would result in significant savings for school districts

Four districts studied could save over $11 million over five years, study states Editor’s Note: Tidwell and Associates presented an overview of the…

SC students to be challenged to “Read Your Way to the Big Game”

Columbia – The SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) today announced “Read Your Way to the Big Game,” a partnership with the athletic departments of…

Five South Carolina school districts awarded grants for innovation

Columbia – Five South Carolina school districts – Beaufort; Charleston; Clarendon 1; Colleton; and Jasper County School Districts, are the 2015…

New study shows SC students with military parent high achievers on state assessments

Federal dollars for military-connected students not coming to SC school districts due to under-collection and under-reporting Editor’s Note: The “…

EOC adopts statewide profile of the graduate

Columbia – At its February 9 meeting, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) adopted the “Profile of the South Carolina Graduate”, a set of skills…

Dr. Bob Couch Newest Member of EOC

Columbia – Dr. Bob Couch, a state and national leader in career and technology education, has been appointed as the newest member of the South…