Teacher Walkout

District: Richland One cancels school on May 1, day of Teacher Rally at State House

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…

District: Lexington Richland 5 to close May 1, day of Teacher Rally at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to district officials, all schools in Lexington Richland District 5 will be closed Wednesday, May 1st. According to officials, after monitoring staff leave requests over the past few days and considering unanticipated additional leave that could occur, the district made the decision to close schools Wednesday. Participating teachers from across the state are expected to rally…

SC Superintendent of Education says she will Substitute teach during Teacher Walkout at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education is reacting to a planned teacher walkout scheduled for May 1 at the State House. 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…