Palmetto State Teachers Association

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Congratulations Sallie S. Ortmann Aspiring Educator Scholarship winners!

05/21/2026

Check out the latest episode of PSTA Podcast! In this episode, Craig King and Patrick Kelly discuss S. 454 - Charter School Governance, H. 5073 - Grade Floor Policies, S. 416 - Student Expulsion, The Educator Assistance Act, S. 11: State Employee Leave, H. 5126 - SC State Budget, and the ongoing topic of redistricting in South Carolina. Listen and share!

05/13/2026

Our conversation with Richland County School District One Superintendent, Dr. Todd Walker is live! Visit the link in the comments and take a listen!

05/11/2026

On the latest episode of The PSTA Podcast dropping on Wednesday, Host Craig King sits down with .one Superintendent, Dr. Todd Walker. He shares his journey and people who helped to shape it, his vision for Richland One, and a few fun facts about him that you may not have known! In this clip, he reflects on why the opportunity to invest in a district with such rich history means so much to him. Full episode will be available on May 13th!

05/11/2026

Congratulations to PSTA Member, Jessie Haynes on being named a quarterfinalist for the 2027 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum!

Excited to share that our Chorus Teacher, Jessie Haynes, has been named a Quarterfinalist for the 2027 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. This national recognition honors music educators who have made significant contributions to the field of music education and demonstrated a commitment to supporting students through the arts.

According to the Recording Academy, more than 2,100 nominations were submitted nationwide, with 202 educators selected as quarterfinalists for this year’s award.
She is currently the only choral music educator from South Carolina to receive this recognition for the 2027 award cycle

05/08/2026

Happy School Communicators Day! PSTA is incredibly grateful for school communicators across South Carolina and for the support of SCNSPRA. We are thankful for the opportunity to collaborate, connect, and learn from fellow communicators who work every day to support and celebrate public education.

05/08/2026

Enter for a chance to win a Summer Fun Basket! Enter by visiting the link in comments! Entries will be accepted until 6pm and the winner will be notified via email. Good luck!
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