News & Announcements

As a Teaching and Learning Specialist, Dr. Wine-Snyder will work closely with The SCEA's Center for Educator Wellness and Learning (CEWL).

The SCEA released a statement in response to SC for Ed's announcement that they would pause their advocacy efforts.

The SCEA Releases Statement on S.39.

The NEA's annual Rankings and Estimates Report breaks down educator wages and public education funds for each state.

The SCEA and the ProTruth Coalition speak in opposition to H.3728

Lobby Day 2023 was a big success!

On Thursday, March 2, The SCEA surprised Chapin High School student Allie Wetmore with the Best in Show Prize for The SCEA's 8th Annual Read Across South Carolina Art Contest.

“The five-alarm educator shortage crisis in South Carolina schools will only be fixed with systemic, sustained solutions.”

“Together we’re stronger. Together we’re heard.”

“No matter who serves as State Superintendent, members of The SCEA continue fight for students.”

“Joe Cunningham knows that working conditions are learning conditions, and his plan to stop the educator shortage crisis addresses the root causes.”

The SCEA is the only professional association in South Carolina uniting education advocates to elect champions of public education like Lisa Ellis.

Teachers in South Carolina are making less than they did 10 years ago; South Carolina is one of only three states with decrease in average teacher salary

On Wednesday March 2nd, The SCEA suprised Anna Dellinger of Fort Mill High School with the Best in Show Prize for The SCEA's 7th Annual Art Contest.

As the 124th South Carolina General Assembly resumes session, The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) urges legislators to prioritize public education.

"South Carolina must address the working conditions and take action to recruit and retain educators. Working conditions are learning conditions, and South Carolina students deserve better.”

"Each book donated represents a chance for Monaview’s students to feel the joy of falling in love with a book, to reinvigorate a love of learning, and, most importantly, to ensure every child has the opportunity to see themselves reflected in the texts in their classroom.”

The SCEA, in coordination with NEA, will deliver nearly 500 books to the students at Monaview Elementary School in Greenville, as the recipients of the first-ever Read Across America sweepstakes.

– On the evening of Nov. 3, The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) released its priorities and agenda for the 2022 legislative session in a Facebook Live Legislative Agenda Townhall.

“The SCEA is hopeful that a candidate with experience from the front lines, who has walked in the shoes of our educators, will run and be elected."

"The SCEA will vigorously advocate for any member who is victimized" by TikTok Challenges.

Today The SCEA held a press conference with fellow education advocates, as well as pediatric and public health experts across the state to issue a joint statement.

Today the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a disappointing decision in the State of South Carolina v. City of Columbia, denying the right of municipalities to enact and enforce mask mandates in public schools.

Legislators must prioritize student health and safety over political rhetoric and follow the advice of medical experts.

President Sherry East responds to Executive Order 2021-23 from Governor Henry McMaster

This week, Senator Shane Massey introduced a resolution that will require DHEC to allow educators to move into Phase 1A.