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Official account of The South Carolina Education Association. Your Voice. Our Power. Their Future. #TheSCEAstrong

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#TheSCEA was honored to participate in such a powerful space during the 2025 @neatoday.bsky.social HBCU Summit where our country's 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities were able to unite, strategize, build, and rise together. #NEAHBCUSummit #BlackEducators #HBCUPride #StillWeRise
NEA HBCU graphic South Carolina's in-person delegation comprised of students, faculty, and staff. We are proud that at least half of the state’s HBCUs were there (Morris College, Voorhees University, Benedict College, and Claflin University) Group pic of the entire participants at the recent summit in Atlanta.
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Today, we pause to honor brave individuals for their service to protect and defend our country.

We thank you for your strength, courage, and commitment to US.

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #Freedom #Gratitude #HonoringOurHeroes #USA
Thank You Veterans 11th November 2025
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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#TheSCEA had the privilege of attending the #CircleofHope event at Winthrop University where education stakeholders, nonprofits, and policymakers gathered to advance youth well-being and stronger schools. #YouthWellbeing #CommunitySupport #SchoolSafety #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #SCpol
Image of a maroon and gold banner with the words "Live. Learn. Lead" and Winthrop University's emblem. With a screen projector that says Circle of Hope - Advancing Youth Well-Being and Stronger Schools: A South Carolina Overview by CERRA and Empowering Youth SC. Dr. Lindsey Yearta from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) is behind a podium soon to present SC data related on the matter. Hope Requires Action. South Carolina Can Lead The Way. Join Empowering Youth SC is making hope visible by: Investing in school-based peer intervention programs. Mandating early intervention & mental health education. Being an advocate for organizations paving the way to a brighter future. While I breathe, I hope which is South Carolina's mantra shown on the LED screen projector with five panelists sitting in front of it. From left to right is Eric Workman (Hope Squad CEO who joined August 2025; Read more on Erich at https://www.hopesquad.com/community-stories/hope-squad-welcomes-eric-workman-as-president-ceo), Dr. Erin Forbes (Regional Director of School and Community Outreach at Hope Squad), Devin Duncan (Community Outreach youth liaison at Hope Squad), Dr. Jim Rex and Larry Lawrence from Christopher’s Hope Foundation QR codes from the coordinators of the Circle of Hope 11.07.2025 event saying "Today's event is supported by: Christopher's Hope Foundation at christophershope.org, Empowering Youth SC at empoweringyouthsc.org, Hope Squad at hopesquad.com, and Winthrop University at winthrop.edu
November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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📚✏️ Ahead of #ReadAcrossAmerica, let's celebrate literacy and creativity! Submit students' artwork for #TheSCEAArtContest. Let's support student imagination; nominate their art today. Let's inspire a love of reading and art! 🎨✨ Find more information at thescea.org/artcontest
THE SCEA 2025-2026 2026 READ ACROSS AMERICA Student Art Contest Calling All Student Artists! WIN RECOGNITION & CASH PRIZES! Using the theme "From the Mountain the Sea" students create reading across South embraces the theme. Art must postmarked to THE SCEA by November 21, 2025. Address is 2999 Sunset Blvd., Suite 200 West Columbia, SC 29169. Details can be found at www.thescea.org/artcontest Fire Up Your Students' Creativity. This page breaks down cash prizes and other important information that can be found at thescea.org/artcontest
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🗳️ Alright, polls are open! 🗳️You have until 7 PM to get in line and cast your ballot in the municipal local election. These offices directly impact our neighborhoods and communities, so make sure your voice is heard! You can find additional voter information at thescea.org/votes #TheSCEAVotes #SCpol
It's Time To Decide Our Future. Vote. Tuesday, November 4 from 7AM to 7PM. More information go to thescea.org/votes
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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🌟🗳️ Make Your Voice Heard! 🌟Plan to Vote in South Carolina’s Municipal General Election TOMORROW! 🗳️ Every vote counts. Go to thescea.org/votes to find important information on the upcoming election. #VoteSouthCarolina #LocalElections #YourVoteMatters #SouthCarolinaVotes #SCVotes #TheSCEAVotes
Election Day in red font at the center. Beneath that it say Local Elections November 4, 2025 7AM to 7PM in bold red font with an image of a ballot box that says VOTE on it. Underneath that ballot box it says "Find your polling place and other important election information at www.thescea.org/votes" in italics with The SCEA logo at the bottom.
November 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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🎃 Not a trick, but a treat! 🎃
There’s still time to vote early today. If you get in line before 5PM, you have the right to cast your ballot! Need more voting info? Visit: thescea.org/votes Make your voice heard! 🗳️ #TheSCEAVotes #EarlyVoting #EducatorsToThePolls #SCpol #SouthCarolinaElections
A patriotic graphic with red, white, and blue collars that says 'Make Your Voice Count Early! Get Out, Vote Early'. Why wait? Skip the lines and take control of your future. Early voting is your chance to cast your ballot at your convenience. Join us to make sure your voice is heard! Friday, October 31. Get in line by 5PM. For more information visit thescea.org/votes
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Today's reminder for #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek is respecting the ‼️Danger Zone⚠️ which is the school bus loading and unloading area where the bus driver can’t see the child and, therefore, the child is in the most danger. Together, let's keep our children safe! 🚍🚸 #SafetyFirst #SchoolBusSafetyWeek
School Bus Danger Zones. Graphic that shows the danger zones which are: 10 feet in front of the bus, where the driver may be sitting too high to see a child; 10 feet on either side of the bus, where a child may be in the driver’s blind spots; Behind the school bus
October 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🚸📚🚌 It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌📚🚸
At #TheSCEA, we want to thank all of South Carolina's dedicated school bus drivers for their hard work and commitment in keeping our children safe every day.
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #SouthCarolina #ChildSafety #PedestrianSafety #SharedResponsibility
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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🗳️ It's the 1st day of early voting today! Make your voice heard! Learn why voting local matters at thescea.org/votes, where you can find all the important election info and potential recommended candidates in your area.
#VoteLocal #YourVoteMatters #CommunityFirst #TheSCEAVotes #SCpol
Voter Local: Municipal Election Day 2025
October 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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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
Freedom to Read graphic.
October 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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🌟 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! 👏🧹🧼❤️
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.
October 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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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
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
September 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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🍂 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
September 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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#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
September 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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✨ 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
September 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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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
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.
September 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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#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
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
September 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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🗳️ 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! 🌟
Educational Support Professional of the Year
August 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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📚✨ 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.

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#Educators #BackToSchool #TheSCEA #EducatorSupport #KnowYourRights
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
August 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🌞 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
July 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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🏈🎉 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
Gear Up for School Carolina Panthers graphic featuring Pittsburgh Steelers and Panthers logos. Date: August 21 | 7:00PM Bank of America Stadium
July 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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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
July 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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#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
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.
July 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🎆 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
July 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM