Press Releases
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The SCEA responds to 2022-2023 CERRA Supply and Demand report
“The five-alarm educator shortage crisis in South Carolina schools will only be fixed with systemic, sustained solutions.”
2
The SCEA releases the 2023 Legislative Agenda
“Together we’re stronger. Together we’re heard.”
3
The SCEA responds to election results
“No matter who serves as State Superintendent, members of The SCEA continue fight for students.”
4
The SCEA recommends Joe Cunningham for South Carolina Governor
“Joe Cunningham knows that working conditions are learning conditions, and his plan to stop the educator shortage crisis addresses the root causes.”
5
The SCEA endorses Lisa Ellis for South Carolina State Superintendent
The SCEA is the only professional association in South Carolina uniting education advocates to elect champions of public education like Lisa Ellis.
6
The SCEA Unveils New Nationwide Data on Educator Pay and School Funding
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
7
The SCEA surprises winning student artist with Best in Show prize
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.
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The SCEA urges elected officials to prioritize Public Education in 2022
As the 124th South Carolina General Assembly resumes session, The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) urges legislators to prioritize public education.
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The SCEA urges legislators to address alarming teacher shortage crisis
"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.”
10
The SCEA and NEA surprise SC students with 500 free books!
"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.”
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The SCEA and NEA to deliver nearly 500 books to Greenville Students
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.
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The SCEA releases priorities for the upcoming legislative session
– 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.
13
The SCEA responds to Superintendent Spearman’s decision not to seek re-election
“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."
14
TikTok Challenges wreaking havoc in schools
"The SCEA will vigorously advocate for any member who is victimized" by TikTok Challenges.
15
Keep Schools Face-to-Face; Empower Districts to Be Safe
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.
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The SCEA Responds to Decision by South Carolina Supreme Court
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.
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The SCEA Calls on Legislators to Keep Students and Educators Safe
Legislators must prioritize student health and safety over political rhetoric and follow the advice of medical experts.
18
Response to the Governor's Executive Order on Masks
President Sherry East responds to Executive Order 2021-23 from Governor Henry McMaster
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The SCEA Supports Senate Effort
This week, Senator Shane Massey introduced a resolution that will require DHEC to allow educators to move into Phase 1A.
