Sen. Greg Hembree talked about the importance of #NAEP and using assessment data to inform education policy.

Melanie Barton, senior education advisor to Governor Gov. Henry McMaster, is sharing insights on how the pandemic has affected education and the importance of moving forward using #NAEP data.

Great to sit in on this panel of SC education leaders (two of whom are EOC members) at NAGB meeting in Charleston.

Thank you, Matthew Ferguson of EOC and Dr. Melody Schopp of SAS Software 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

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:

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

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

Try to be interested, more than interesting. #EIE22

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

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

"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.

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.

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 Addsterra Personal

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.

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

SC teacher vacancies decrease but remain above pre-pandemic levels, report finds scdailygazette.com/2024/11/25/sc-… via SC Daily Gazette || bsky @scdailygazette.com from Skylar Laird

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 TED Talks, Zearn CEO & Co-Founder Shalinee Sharma shares her experiences and offers four steps to help everyone thrive in math. Watch: bit.ly/4fLbK4d