While teacher shortages remain a nationwide issue, Charleston County School District is not facing the same challenges. With around 3,700 teachers, the district currently has only about 25 vacancies, including 9 for upcoming retirements or resignations. This is a significant contrast to the national crisis, where an estimated 55,000 teaching positions are vacant and many more are filled by underqualified teachers. Charleston County’s success in staffing appears to be due to proactive measures, including an $8,000 salary increase for teachers this year, making it the highest pay in the state.
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