First Monday was pleased to host the Honorable Ellen Weaver our South Carolina Superintendent of Education as our speaker.
Ms. Weaver discussed her 2024 SC Department of Education Budget Priorities: Student Success, Teacher Support, Workforce Readiness and School Safety. Much of her talk focused on the wonderful achievements the Dept. has accomplished in the past year and her plans for the next few years to make our classrooms the best in the nation.
She unveiled her departments focus on the many programs they are implementing starting with the overall plan for Student Achievement – top one is “Our North Star” and that is at least 75% of students are at or above grade level by 2030.
Fully integrate Science of Reading-based professional development, instructional materials, and classroom practice.
Prioritize math standards and support with evidence-based instruction.
Deploy CARE (Character And Resilience Education ) initiatives to support and empower local leaders to build school culture and effectively address behavioral and mental health needs.
Launch statewide community engagement program.