COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Richland School District Five officials announced that the Board of Trustees voted to forgive a day students missed on May 1, 2019 due to the teacher rally at the statehouse. According to district officials, the day has been waived for students, but employees who missed the day will be responsible for ensuring they make up missed work…
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,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education released a statement on the May 1 teacher rally early this week. Participating teachers from across the state are expected to rally on the State House for better pay. SC for Ed is organizing the All Out On May 1 rally. Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released a statement, in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The ‘All Out May 1’ rally is set for Wednesday, May 1. It is being organized by a teacher advocate group, SC for ED. SC for Ed is organizing the All Out On May 1 rally, saying lawmakers have not done enough this year to help teachers after promising education reform. In a statement the group says,…
In his ten years studying the history of teacher and student activism, USC Associate Professor Jon Hale says the number of teachers coming together to protest is unprecedented.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– District officials in Richland Two announced they will be closed on May 1. In a message sent to parents and employees the district said all schools and offices in Richland School District Two will be closed for all students and staff on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Below is the message: Dear Richland Two Family, All schools and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sumter School District officials announced Tuesday that due to a high number of expected teacher absences, all Sumter School District schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, May 1. In a release, officials said, “Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our students and staff at all times. It is out of an abundance of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Across South Carolina, at this point, a number of School Districts have announced they will not hold classes on May 1. May 1 is the date for a rally at the State House organized by SC for ED. At the rally teachers are demanding better pay, among other things. School districts affected include Richland One, Richland Two…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland District One officials announced Tuesday that students will not attend school on May 1. According to officials, due to a high number of expected teacher absences and the district’s concerns about not having enough staff to fill in for them, Richland One students will not go to school May 1. Wednesday will be a work day for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some teachers in the Palmetto State are planning to take part in an organized teacher rally on May 1. The ‘All Out May 1’ rally is being organized by a teacher advocate group, SC for ED. SC for Ed is organizing the All Out On May 1 rally, saying lawmakers have not done enough this year to…
