SC Teacher Rally takes to the State House Grounds pushing for better benefits
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Teachers from across the state taking part in the ‘All Out May 1’ rally have arrived at the State House.
The rally is being organized by a teacher advocate group, SC for ED.
SC for Ed says lawmakers have not done enough this year to help teachers after promising education reform.
In a statement the group says, ‘the 4% raise is a positive step forward, but it’s just one step. Join us as we march for the future.’
The group has released a schedule of events for the rally on its Facebook page:
Here’s a look at the schedule of Events per SC for ED:
9:45 – 10:30 March to and around State House
10:30-12:00 – Guest speakers including Lisa Ellis, Bakari Sellers, Louise Brown, Reilly Arford, Beatrice King, Sariah McCall, Representative Russell Ott, Michael Burgess, Representative Ivory Thigpen, Otiana Thompson, and Senator Mike Fanning.
12:00 – 2:30: Line Gervais Street to rally for education
On Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released a statement, in part saying, she will not be joining those teachers who decide to walk out on their classrooms. Instead, she will be walking into the classroom of an absent teacher to serve as a substitute.
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