Our state is facing an unprecedented teacher shortage crisis. Nearly 1 in 7 public school teachers left their job last year and we currently have over 1,000 teaching vacancies in South Carolina. This shortage is an emergency and we have to treat it like one. That's why today I am releasing my plan to end the teacher shortage crisis in South Carolina. It includes record pay raises, paid family leave, additional scholarship opportunities, and more freedom for #teachers. #teacherpay #scteachers #education #joeforthefuture #joeforsc #scgov