South Carolina sees teacher vacancies drop by 35% this school year, but challenges remain.

South Carolina reports a 35% decrease in teacher vacancies this school year, dropping from 1,613 to 1,043, according to the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement. This improvement is attributed to state actions like increased pay and extending the salary schedule. However, the number of vacancies remains higher than pre-pandemic levels. Superintendent Ellen Weaver aims to raise the starting salary to $50,000 by 2026. While the decrease is seen as progress, concerns about class size, teacher autonomy, and school behavior issues persist.

November 25, 2024
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