MORNING NEWSBREAK | A coalition of Charleston teachers, school staffers, elected officials and business leaders will hold a press conference this afternoon before a routine Charleston County school board meeting to call for better teacher pay.
The group is pushing for a minimum of a $5,000 raise for teachers as well as a pay hike for school support staff of all levels of experience.
“In a remarkable display of community support, a recent survey disseminated among Charleston County residents has garnered over 300 responses in just a few days, emphatically endorsing the initiatives for improved educator compensation,” said a press announcement from Lowcountry Teacher Advocates. “The overwhelming response serves as a testament to the community’s recognition of the value and impact of educational professionals on our children’s futures.”
The group encouraged people throughout the county to wear red today to show solidarity and to post photos to social media with the hashtag #LivableWageTeachCHS. A press conference will be held at 3 p.m. today at 75 Calhoun St. ahead of the board’s 5:15 p.m. meeting.
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