RISE SC represents a network of individuals, businesses and advocacy organizations committed to improving the lives of South Carolinians through comprehensive and sustained reform of our public education system. With a supporter list that includes South Carolinians from all walks of life -- from classroom teachers to CEOs of major corporations to faith and community leaders, and elected officials - RISE SC provides an infrastructure through which the voices of every citizen to whom public education is a priority will be heard.
Empowering Public Education supporters
South Carolinians believe in public education. The citizens of our state support our public schools and want to see the kind of the sustained reform and long-term improvement our education system needs and our children deserve. RISE SC is committed to engaging our fellow South Carolinians in the effort to reform public education. By organizing education advocates at the grassroots level to impact the policy-making process, RISE SC will ensure that the voices of public education supporters are heard by lawmakers. Read more >>
Influencing Law Makers
The RISE SC Advocacy Network is a rapid-response, grassroots lobbying initiative that provides educators and public education supporters from all walks of life with the information and tools they need to directly influence lawmakers and impact the legislative process. RISE SC’s Advocacy Network will supplement the vital work of other public education advocacy groups and support a pro-public education legislative agenda Click here to join the RISE SC Advocacy Network
News
Legislative roundup: The 4th week of the legislative session
TEACHER SALARIES: South Carolina would scrap incentive pay for teachers earning a prestigious national certification under a cost-cutting measure ...
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Senate still at odds over proposal
Some senators expressed concern about the impact on schools during Thursday's floor debate.
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Sanford seeking stimulus funds for education
Gov. Mark Sanford flew to Washington on Thursday to tell the Obama administration that South Carolina wants $300 million in federal stimulus money.
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