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Congrats to Pete and to all!

Congratulations to our very own Pete Stone and the rest of the honorees. Much deserved. #TeachingExcellence #HoraceMann

Freedom to Read graphic.

October 5th - 11th is 📚 Banned Books Week.

Attacks on books are attacks on people — our children included. Every student deserves the freedom to read.

Join us in protecting that right for all, supporting access to age-appropriate books, and fighting censorship. #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead

🎉 Happy #WorldTeachersDay to educators everywhere!

Since 1994, 5 October has been your global celebration.

You are the 🩵 of education and the architects of the future.

We must
📢 #GoPublic #FundEducation

Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.

A critical period of brain development happens during early childhood. 🧠 Here are 4 ways to maximize it.

#EarlyChildhoodEducation #PreK #kindergarten

Ensuring That Preschool Classroom Jobs Are Meaningful for Students Framing jobs as a form of community care allows children to see themselves as helpers, contributors, and citizens.

Preschool teachers: Looking for ways to build community in your classroom? Try assigning each student a job! 💼

#preschool #PreK #EduSky

Spend more federal money on child care, rural parents say Hello! This is Christina Samuels, the early education editor here at Hechinger. By now, I hope you’ve had a chance to read my colleague Jackie Mader’s story about the important role that Head Start plays in rural communities. While Jackie set her story in western Ohio, she also interviewed Head Start parents and leaders in other parts of the country and collected their views for a follow-up article. In a fortunate bit of timing, the advocacy group First Five Years Fund published the results of a survey it commissioned on rural Americans and their feelings on…

Spend more federal money on child care, rural parents say

Hello! This is Christina Samuels, the early education editor here at Hechinger. By now, I hope you’ve had a chance to read my colleague Jackie Mader’s story about the important role that Head Start plays in rural communities. While Jackie…

Happy fist day of #October!

Check out our IEL September Policy by the People Federal Update for the latest news, views, & tools in federal education policy, including background info about the #GovernmentShutdown, which went into effect last night.

Read more: iel.org/september-20...

National Custodian Appreciation Day October 2 Thank you to the incredible custodial teams working behind the scenes to keep schools and buildings across South Carolina clean, safe, and running smoothly.

🌟 Today is #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay! 🌟

#TheSCEA wants to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible custodians working hard behind the scenes to keep schools and buildings across #SouthCarolina clean and safe every day. We appreciate all that you do! 👏🧹🧼❤️

Resources - Orange Shirt Society Residential Schools & Reconciliation Resources Please browse our selection of resources and ideas to help you with understanding and planning Orange Shirt Day, the Residential School System of Cana...

To learn more, explore these educational resources at Orange Shirt Society (orangeshirtday.org/reconciliation-hub/resources) #IndigenousHealing #TruthandReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay2025

Staff from The SCEA headquarters wear orange in honor of #OrangeShirtDay.

A member organizer of The SCEA wears orange in honor of #OrangeShirtDay

A staff person of The SCEA wears orange in honor of #OrangeShirtDay

A staff person of The SCEA wears orange in honor of #OrangeShirtDay

Today, September 30th, is #OrangeShirtDay. #TheSCEA commemorates the residential school experience of Native survivors and honoring the children who never returned home. We stand with survivors and their families to witness, respect, support their healing journey. #EveryChildMatters #TeachTruth

🍂 This Fall, Join Our Movement! 🍂

Discover your voice through the collective action of educators across South Carolina.

👉 Visit thescea.org/join now and be part of the change!
#EducatorsUnite #SouthCarolina #JoinTheSCEAMovement #VoiceForEducation

Spartanburg Seven School Board Candidate Forum · South Carolina Education Association Join us for a moderated, nonpartisan forum facilitated by The SCEA on Tuesday, September 30 at 6 PM at CC Woodson Community Center. Meet the candidates for District Seven School Board and get informed...

District Seven (includes Beaumont Village, Camp Croft, Drayton Mills, Spartanburg, Una, Whitney): 6pm Tuesday, September 30 at CC Woodson Community Center (210 Bomar Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29306). RSVP at mobilize.us/neasc/event/834860/ to attend the candidate forum for District 7 School Board.

District Six (includes Anderson Mill, Glenn Springs, Fairforest, Pauline, Roebuck): 3pm Sunday, September 28 The Cyrill-Westside Library (525 Oak Grove Road Spartanburg, SC 29301). RSVP at mobilize.us/neasc/event/834855/ to attend and submit your questions in advance today.

#TheSCEA has three school board candidate forums left in #SpartanburgCounty.

District Five (includes Duncan, Lyman, parts of Greer/Moore/Reidville, Startex, Tucapau Mills, Wellford): 6pm TODAY at the Duncan Event Center. RSVP at mobilize.us/neasc/event/834848 to submit your question now. #SCpol

✨ Well if it isn't Uniserv 3 Director Alana Ward here to deliver a fashionable daily reminder! ✨

This #RedforEd Wednesday, let's wear red to show our support and solidarity for educators everywhere. Together, we're stronger! ❤️📚 #SupportEducators #TheSCEARedforEd

Members of The SCEA do work within their committee on human and civil rights.

Members of The SCEA do committee work within teaching & learning

Members of The SCEA do committee work related to promotion of the United Education Profession

Members of The SCEA meet within their committee related to education support professionals.

Committee Day at #TheSCEA this weekend was a great success! Stay tuned for committee reports arriving soon. If you'd like to serve on a committee, send us a message today! Find more information at thescea.org/state-committees #GetInvolved #TheSCEACommitteeDay

Tabitha Brown stands behind The SCEA table at SCABSE Leadership Academy Saturday 09/20/2025

Dreher High Color Guard changing of the colors

Materials from 2025 SCABSE Leadership Academy. Participants were given a copy of the keynote speaker, Dr. Shawn Foster, book entitled Knee Deep.

Dr. Shawn Foster on stage discussing his book and expressing the importance of showing up

#TheSCEA was honored to participate in the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators Leadership Academy yesterday. A special thanks to Dr. Shawn Foster, Orangeburg County School District Superintendent, the 2026 Superintendent of the Year for a powerful keynote. #SCABSELeadershipAcademy

Educational Support Professional of the Year

🗳️ Reminder: Nominations for the 2026 NEA ESP of the Year Award are due Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST! 🏆
This prestigious award is presented by @neatoday.bsky.social and NEA Member Benefits. Nominate today at form.jotform.com/252056374312148. Let’s celebrate our ESPs impact every day! 🌟

Flier on a teal/blue background that has CEWL Conversations on the top center then below that Know Your Rights. It then shows the panelist for the evening who are the following: Dena Crews - The SCEA President Dee Murph - The SCEA Member Advocate Al Nickles - The SCEA Attorney August 20 from 6-7PM Live on Facebook.com/TheSCEA

Know Your Rights A back-to-school event focused on the Educator Assistance Act and other important information educators should know. Wednesday, August 20 6-7PM Live on Facebook.com/TheSCEA

📚✨ Educators, Welcome Back! ✨📚

To provide clarity on the Educator Assistance Act, join us for #CEWLConversations next week as we discuss this bill and any other questions you may have.

🔗 www.facebook.com/share/1BCx2j... 🔗

#Educators #BackToSchool #TheSCEA #EducatorSupport #KnowYourRights

🌞 Summer's still here, but it’s winding down! Don't miss out on early enrollment with #TheSCEA — where you can join the association at NO COST and become part of our vibrant community. 💪✨

Complete your membership today at thescea.org/join and stay connected!

#SummerReminder #JoinNow

If planning to bring a group of 10 or more then email Panthers Group Sales Coordinator Matthew White at Matthew.White@panthers.nfl.com

Note: This is not an event organized by The SCEA.

Gear Up for School Carolina Panthers graphic featuring Pittsburgh Steelers and Panthers logos. Date: August 21 | 7:00PM Bank of America Stadium

🏈🎉 Looking for a fun night out with some great football? Attend the Carolina Panthers Gear Up For School preseason event 7pm at the Bank of America Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, August 21. 🎒🏟️

👉 Purchase your tickets at gofevo.com/event/Carolinapanthersgearup4school?ref=MATTW

It was a truly moving gathering, featuring inspiring moments from Sebé Kan and an incredible keynote by @imarajones.bsky.social.

Last week, #TheSCEA was honored to accept an award on behalf of Kate Selvitelli who was named @neatoday.bsky.social 2025 Student Activist of the Year during the Conference on Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ) Luncheon. Congrats again Kate! #YouthActivism #LiteracyMatters #BannedTogether #NEA #NEACRSJ

On a chalkboard backdrop, The SCEA logo is featured at the top center below it the words "Back To School Drop In". It features the date and time: Saturday, July 26 from 11am to 2pm. As well as the location which is The South Carolina Education Association headquarters at 2999 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169. Along with a QR code to RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/HEPEbtwpGq. This event is free for all public school educators to attend.

#TheSCEA is excited to invite ALL public-school educators to our Statewide Back-to-School Drop-In Sat., July 26th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at our headquarters. Join us to connect, energize, and get free stuff! RSVP now at forms.office.com/r/HEPEbtwpGq #SupportEducators #BackToSchool #SouthCarolina

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Just a friendly reminder that #TheSCEA office is closed this weekend. Wishing everyone a fantastic and safe Independence Day celebration! 🎉✨

#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #CelebrateFreedom

A Victory for Religious Freedom and Public Education The Senate Parliamentarian just struck a major blow to efforts to undermine public education and erode the separation of religion and government. The proposed national school voucher program, modeled ...

Read more today at www.interfaithalliance.org/post/a-victo...

Interfaith Alliance community supporters in front of the Capitol holding signs that say "Vouchers Harm Religious Freedom" and "Pastor. Public School Graduate."

The U.S. Senate Parliamentarian’s move to strip a national school voucher program from the proposed federal budget is a win for public schools and a loss for the ultra-wealthy and Christian nationalists. Find more @interfaithalliance.org or in the comments. #SavePublicEducation #EndSchoolVouchers

A Victory for Religious Freedom and Public Education The Senate Parliamentarian just struck a major blow to efforts to undermine public education and erode the separation of religion and government. The proposed national school voucher program, modeled ...

Read more at www.interfaithalliance.org/post/a-victory-for-religious-freedom-and-public-education