Younger teachers find an ease teaching students close to their own age
Does social media, having the same interests and more easily understanding new technology make a difference?
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Budget provision puts TikTok in jeopardy in SC classrooms
The S.C. legislature passed a measure compelling schools to block TikTok on all state-issued devices – or lose almost half their funding.
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Columbia store sells DJJ students’ creations: ‘It is absolutely transformative’
Store of Hope students create and sell tables, pens, chairs, woodwork, art, crafts and more.
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Teacher vacancies and school leadership can go hand-in-hand
Teachers are leaving the profession in droves. Those remaining work longer hours while school districts scramble for solutions.
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The ‘COVID slide’ has educators looking inward
The time spent in virtual learning the past few years has shown more cracks in the foundation of the state’s methods for teaching reading.
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Bill restricting the discussion of race in schools will move to the House floor
An education bill that would restrict what teachers can teach about race now goes to the full House of Representatives.
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McMaster pledges more for SC teachers. Is it enough?
Teachers and teacher advocates are responding tentatively to Gov. Henry McMaster’s proposal to increase teacher salaries.
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What should be expected from SC gov candidates?
Henry McMaster and Joe Cunningham had their sole debate this week before the Nov. 8 election.
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Fairfield schools aim to recruit, retain teachers with affordable housing option
Fairfield County Schools is developing a village of affordable housing for teachers in the district. The development is the first in the state.
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Amid education crisis, S.C. teachers receive starting salary boost, bonuses
As teachers are leaving the classroom at record-breaking numbers, legislators approve a $40,000 starting salary for teachers and local school districts provide educators with multiple bonuses.
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S.C. schools get more funding against COVID-19
South Carolina school districts are receiving $33 million to support plexiglass barriers and other personal protective equipment to assist in conducting face-to-face instruction.
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Side hustle is new normal for SC teachers
Low teacher income in South Carolina has forced teachers to obtain a second job to help make ends meet.
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