The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership will host its ninth annual gala on April 17, 2026, bringing the community together to recognize the lasting influence of public education across the state.

The evening honors educators and graduates whose achievements reflect the power of strong schools, dedicated leadership, and sustained investment in learning. By celebrating these individuals, the gala underscores how public education shapes lives, strengthens communities, and prepares students to succeed on national and global stages.

For attendees, the event is a chance to affirm the value of education—not only as a system, but as a shared responsibility that fuels opportunity and progress for future generations.

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April 17, 2026
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, will host its ninth annual gala on Friday, April 17, 2026, to celebrate the 2026 South Carolina Educator Hall of Fame Inductees, the Distinguished South Carolina Public School Graduates who have excelled nationally and internationally in their respective fields, and the South Carolina Public Education Impact Award Recipient.

The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership Gala will be held as a celebration of the impact of public education and how it has contributed to the achievements of the honorees.