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The SCEA Educator Contract Discussions: Know Before You Sign Port Royal Library 1408 Paris Ave Port Royal, SC 29935

The SCEA Educator Contract Discussion: Know Before You Sing April 21 - 6 PM Charleston Keith Summey Library 3503 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29405

The SCEA Educator Contract Discussion: Know Before You Sign April 22 - Florence F.E. Pop's 1811 Cherokee Rd Florence, SC 29501

We're in the home stretch of traveling across #SouthCarolina to review your district's contracts before the May 10 signing. Join us at one of the upcoming sessions: 530PM Mon., 04/20 at the Port Royal Library; 6PM Tues., 04/21 at the Keith Summey Library; 6PM Wed, 04/22 at F.E. Pop's in #Florence

A special thanks to President Dena R. Crews for testifying on our behalf! 🙌 We want to hear your thoughts on H.5483 www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025... message #TheSCEA today here, underneath the comments or email us at communications@thescea.org

🌟 Busy day at the State House, but as always, #TheSCEA was present to advocate for our members' concerns. This time, our focus was on student behavior and exploring effective approaches to address this issue. #MembersMatter #SCpol #SCpolitics #Advocacy #MemberFocused #StudentCentered

Parents on Center Stage Informing, Educating, & Supporting Parents Saturday, April 18, 2026 8am to 12:30 pm Brookland Baptist Banquet & Conference Center 1066 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169 Free for All Attendees For more information sc-sic.org

P. Sloan Joseph - Keynote Speaker Dr. Tracie Swilley - 2025 National Principal of the Year (NASSP) Kristen Baker - Baker Legacy Financial Grace Ann Crocker - LRADAC (formerly referred to as The Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council) https://www.lradac.org/ Blake Easter - SC Human Trafficking Task Force Lee Fletcher - South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health https://bhdd.sc.gov/ Saleemah Graham - Mothers of Slain Teens Dr. Ebony Green - I Am Mentorship Annalyn Hall - LRADAC Dr. Lockey Plyer - Brannon Elementary Dr. Chanda Williams Robinson - Chanda Robbins Consulting

Parents on Center Stage is a free event by the Carolina Family Engagement Center cfec.sc.gov & the South Carolina School Improvement Council to support families & help parents learn how to better advocate for their children & schools. Register now at sc-sic.org #SouthCarolina #SCparents #SCfamilies

Find the bill here www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025...

South Carolina considers joining interstate compact to address teacher vacancies As school districts across South Carolina continue to grapple with teacher shortages, state lawmakers are advancing legislation they say could help fill classrooms more quickly.

#TheSCEA President Dena R. Crews said the measure would streamline the hiring process for experienced educators.

“Many of them have been teaching for a number of years...they’re qualified to teach...” Crews said. #SCpol #SCpolitics #SupportEducators #SupportEducation

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Maddie Pitts with Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Simpsonville Mayor Paul Shewmaker, Garey Collins from Greenville County Council District 27, and the rest of the Pitts family joining the fantastic celebration!

Maddie with Lt. Gov. Evette and art teacher Dr. Wonda Hillard

🎉 Congrats Maddie Pitts; the overall winner of the 2026 #PalmettoPride Litter Trashes Everyone Art Contest! 🖼️✨ A special thanks to Maddie's supportive teacher, Dr. Hillard, an exceptional art educator at BCES in #GreenvilleCounty Schools
& member of #TheSCEA. #KeepSCBeautiful #LitterTrashesEveryone

Educators who went through the process of getting a teaching license in another state shouldn’t have to start over because they’ve moved, said Dena R. Crews, #TheSCEA President. “They’ve done the work already,” Crews said. “That needs to count for something.” #SCpol #SupportEducators #SouthCarolina

THe SCEA Educator Contract Discussions: Know Before You Sign April 13, 6PM Hickory Tavern 26774 Celanese Rd Rock Hill SC 29732

Members, we've heard you! #TheSCEA is coming to a city near you to discuss contracts. On Monday, April 13th we will be in #YorkCountySC at Hickory Tavern 6PM. Register here (form.jotform.com/260714429165...) #KnowYourWorth #KnowYourContract #KnowYourRights #SCEducators #SouthCarolinaEducators

A true testament to dedication, courage, and the pursuit of equity in education. Enjoy these archives from the #SpartanburgSC educators who made it possible (Ellen Watson and Dr. J.G. McCracken)! ✊📚 #EducationHistory #MakingHistory @neatoday.bsky.social

A groundbreaking union that symbolized progress & advocacy beyond race. This historic merger not only established the largest professional organization at the time in #SouthCarolina with nearly 25,000 educators but also marked the 1st in the nation to willingly integrate. #FirstInTheNation #SCpol

Explainer of the merger to create what is now THE SCEA!

Archival letter of Mrs. Watson's profound work along with Superintendent J.G. McCracken

Ellen Carter Watson (left)

Robert Watson (left), Principal, Highland Elementary School with Mrs. Larcie Smith (center) Browning of Highland Elementary, and Dr. J.G. McCracken (right), District 7 Superintendent

🎉 On this day, we celebrate 58 glorious yrs of The South Carolina Education Association! 🎉 During the pivotal Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the Palmetto Education Association & the South Carolina Education Association answered the call to forge a new path creating #THESCEA. #CivilRights #Unity

Questions for SC Superintendent of Education Candidates Thank you for participating in our community-led Q&A! We are preparing for a recorded interview with the Democratic candidates for South Carolina Superintendent of Education, and we want to ensure the...

To submit questions to the candidates for the South Carolina Superintendent of Education race: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

To participate in #ClemsonUniversity anonymous survey, go to clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #EducationPolicy #SCpol

Anonymous Survey for Educators (2026) South Carolina educators, please complete the following form to share information about the impact of recent immigration policy, including but not limited to increased deportations and ICE activity in...

📣 Attention #SouthCarolina Educators! 📚 There are several opportunities to share valuable feedback that will help shape the current and future landscape of education. 📝 Complete now and make your voice heard! To participate in the SC Multilingual Learner Educator Network: forms.gle/krDfSsVh7rxs...

Members, we've heard you! The SCEA is coming to a city near you to discuss contracts before signing day on May 10th. Our next one will be Monday, March 30 in #ColumbiaSC. RSVP today at form.jotform.com/260714429165... #KnowYourContract #SigningDay

The SCEA Educator Contract Discussions: Know Before You Sign. March 26 - Aiken March 30 - Columbia April 13 - York/Rock Hill April 16 - Florence April 20 - Charleston April 21 - Beaufort/Jasper April 23 - Anderson RSVP today at https://form.jotform.com/260714429165155

Members, we've heard you! #TheSCEA is coming to a city near you to discuss contracts before signing day on May 10th. RSVP today at form.jotform.com/260714429165... #KnowYourContract #SigningDay #SouthCarolina #SouthCarolinaEducators

The SCEA's SCENE Presents: Bingo Night Sat., May 2, 2026, 6pm The SCEA Headquarters 2999 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169 Entry Fee: $10/person, includes 2 bingo boards RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/BeSCENEBingoNite

Let's Get the Party Started, Members of #TheSCEA! The Association's SCENE (#SouthCarolina's Early & Noble Educators) cordially invites you to a fun evening of prizes, socializing, and more in honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek!
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/BeSCENEBingo...
#BeSCENE #BingoNight

Join The SCEA! | The SCEA The SCEA is the union for educators in South Carolina. By banding <b>together</b>, our members impact meaningful change for educators and students.

#TheSCEA is here for educators in every capacity, especially for South Carolina’s librarians and media specialists. Here’s to supporting our learning community! 🌟 #ReadingIsFUNdamental

Learn more today at thescea.org/join #YouBelongInAUnion #LifeIsBetterInAUnion #UnionStrong #StrongerTogether

@toddscholl.bsky.social from #TheSCEA Center for Educator Wellness & Learning delivering a powerful and packed keynote address

@thelocdlibrarian.bsky.social being recognized as the 2026 School Librarian of the Year.

Early career educator Tyler Gross shared insights on her district-led book tastings.

Artwork from SCASL

Gotta say, #March is arguably one of our favorite months. It marks the start of Spring and more importantly, it's #NationalReadingMonth! 📚✨ From #ReadAcrossAmerica efforts earlier this month to now wrapping up an incredible three-day conference with @scasl.bsky.social, it's been a fantastic time.

A huge thanks to all the coaches, advisors, and judges who helped with portfolios, interviews, and so much more! 🙌 #ShapingTheFutureTogether #GrowYourOwnTeachers #CommunitySchools #FutureEducators #SigningDay #CongratsSeniors #FutureEducation #FutureEducationProfessional #GrowYourOwnEducators

Ed Rising graphic

What makes #TheSCEA profoundly unique is our unwavering support for those passionate to serve within our public schools. From high school students to retirees, we're shaping education 🎓🌟. Not even a tornado 🌪️ could derail another successful #EducatorsRising Spring Conference. #EdRising

Books by Theme | NEA Use these lists from NEA and Colorín Colorado to connect children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures and spread the joy of reading.

Let’s continue to inspire a love💕 and joy for reading📚 and lifelong learning in every child. Find your next great read @neatoday.bsky.social: nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america/support-your-readers/books-by-theme #JoyOfReading #ReadingIsFun #ReadingIsFUNdamental

NEA Director for #TheSCEA Stephanie Johnson (left) poses with iconic characters from books and a group of students from H.B. Rhame Elementary in Richland One Schools.

Teacher and Learning Director from #TheSCEA Center for Educator Wellness (CEWL), Dr. Marcella Snyder reads before a classroom of students from H.B. Rhame Elementary in #ColumbiaSC

One of the #TheSCEA Read Across America Art Contest winners with Ollie the Owl, President Dena R. Crews, and art teacher Malissa Wright (right)

#TheSCEA President Dena Crews hold check for one of this year's art contestants.

🎉 We certainly had a great time celebrating literacy during #ReadAcrossAmerica this week! Every child deserves the freedom to explore diverse perspectives and ideas through books, helping them understand and connect with the world around them. 📕✨🗺️

Read Across America at H. B. Rhame Elementary school District and community leaders spent the morning reading with students and talking about the importance of literacy.

Thanks WLTX News19 for covering H.B. Rhame Elementary School's #ReadAcrossAmerica event. #TheSCEA enjoyed our visit celebrating literacy through this @neatoday.bsky.social initiative to help spread the joy of reading! www.wltx.com/video/news/e...

South Carolina AM 🌙🌴 LE Association for Middle Level Education

We had a fantastic time at South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education conference! ✨🎉 If there's a conference you'd like us to attend, comment below or send us a message today. #TheSCEA would love to be at your next event. #SCAMLE #ConferenceFun #SupportingEducators

The SCEA Spring Conference March 6-7, 2026 Transforming Education: From Equity to Excellence March 6 (7 PM) | March 7 (9 AM - 4 PM) The SCEA headquarters | 2999 Sunset Blvd. | West Columbia, SC 29169 Registration closes February 27, 2026 https://form.jotform.com/260335245706151

🚨 Attention! Registration is still open for the #SpringConference
Sign up today at form.jotform.com/260335245706... and don't miss out on all the exciting events and opportunities #TheSCEA has in store for you. 🎉
#DontMissOut #Opportunities #Networking

The SCEA Building Representative Training Saturday, Feb. 21st 9am to 12pm (Virtual) Click here to register: https://form.jotform.com/253504219260046 Contact Ellen Giovinazzo, Statewide Field Organizer, at egiovinazzo@thescea.org

Reminder that tomorrow is our building representative training. If you already are one or interested in serving as one at your school worksite, then sign up to attend the training. RSVP here: form.jotform.com/253504219260...

Feb. 8, 1968: Orangeburg Massacre Two years before the Kent State murders, 28 students were injured and three were killed in Orangeburg, South Carolina — most shot in the back by the state police while involved in a peaceful protest.

You've heard of Kent State (1970) & maybe Jackson State (1970).

Did you know #tdih 1968, 28 students were injured and three killed (one a HS student) — most shot in the back by state police while involved in a peaceful protest in Orangeburg, SC? 💔 🧵

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