teachers

Gov. McMaster calls for $3,000 raise for all South Carolina teachers

Governor says this will put SC among top 25 states for average teacher salary

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) –Teachers in public schools across South Carolina are one step closer to getting a pay raise. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced more than 50,000 educators in all of the state’s public schools will receive a $3,000 pay raise in his proposed budget. For some teachers, steady pay raises are not just about earning more money to do…

Senators: An education reform bill will not be passed this session

The head of the Senate Education Subcommittee says he does not his bill to be rushed through the Senate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Seeing 10,000 teachers AND THEIR SUPPORTERS stand loud and proud on the State House lawn left Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) with a strong request for his state’s lawmakers. “We’re all frustrated with the lack of response in the Senate. The Senate needs to act on the education reform bill. If we don’t pass that this year,…

Lexington 2 annual teacher recruitment fair

 Fulmer Middle Principal Megan Carrero, right, talks about her school during last year’s Teacher Recruitment Fair.   Lexington S.C. (WOLO)-  Lexington 2 is looking to hiring more teachers for the school district. Saturday, February 2nd the district will be hosting its annual recruitment fair  from 9 AM  until noon. The district will be offering a $2,500 signing bonus in select areas…