SC Education Policy Fellowship Program

It was a great day yesterday as the School Improvement Council of Harold C. Johnson Elementary (York 1) was named the 2024 recipent of the Dick & Tunky Riley Award for SIC Excellence! Congratulations!

It's a beautiful day to celebrate education excellence on The Palmetto State with the SC Teacher of the Year "Gala in the Garden!"

Learning alongside the SC Education Policy Fellows this past year has been one of the most transformative experiences. Now more than ever, I am committed to ensuring that each and every child receives access to an excellent education and it starts with sound policy. Thank you, SC Education Policy Fellowship Program, for a wonderful year.

Do you know a teacher or leader who should be a part of the next cohort? Visit this link to learn more about the program and apply!

🔗 https://sic.sc.gov/sic-information/sc-education-policy-fellowship-program-sc-epfp

Introducing our 2022-23 SC-EPFP graduates! Congratulations to all who participated in the program, we look forward to seeing what you do next!

Today was policy project day for SC-EPFP. Fellows presented outstanding group projects on: "Education Equity - The School Start Date Situation," "Education Access - Addressing the Teacher Shortage," and "Education Finance - Enhancing Student Support Services." Excellent, impactful work!

SC-EPFP Fellows had a productive day yesterday on Capitol Hill with meetings with staffers for Sen. Lindsey Graham and Congressman Jim Clyburn. The day was capped with the SC-EPFP at the renowned DC restaurant, Zaytinya. Final sessions of the annual EPFP Washington Policy Seminar are being held this morning.

Day Two for SC-EPFP Fellows at the annual Washington Policy Seminar, learning and networking with colleagues from across the U.S. A great professional experience!

The 2022-23 cohort of the SC Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) had its annual Day at the State House last week, visiting both the Senate and House chambers and posing with State Senator and SC-EPFP Alum Kevin Johnson on the State House steps.

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