SC TEACHER is a state-funded research consortium housed within the College of Education at the University of South Carolina. Our work provides comprehensive research on South Carolina’s educator workforce and pipeline. We are expanding a robust statewide data network to inform policy and practice.
Our latest research
May '26 |South Carolina Administrator Workforce Profile for 2024–25
Consider the role principals and assistant principals play in the South Carolina educator workforce with this profile of school administrators from the 2024–25 academic year, exploring personal and professional demographics, as well as their pathways into the workforce. Alongside policy considerations, the report adds to the story of educator retention in the state with a specific look at principal retention.
SC Teacher Working Conditions Survey
Gain insights into teacher experiences through this statewide survey capturing their perceptions of workplace resources and demands. Participation lets teachers confidentially share their perspectives, and districts receive survey results to act on for strategic planning.
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